Explore the new State of Recognition 2026 report

 
PARTNER WEBINAR

PARTNER WEBINAR

How Leaders Drive Authentic Employee Engagement

 
March 4, 2026
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How Leaders Drive Authentic Employee Engagement

In this session, Amy Butler, Vice President of People Operations at Awardco, shares how meaningful recognition can transform employee engagement, culture, and business performance. Drawing from real-world leadership experience, Amy explains why recognition works best when it’s authentic, timely, and integrated into everyday workflows—not treated as a once-a-year engagement survey or a compensation substitute.

Key Takeaways

  • Recognition should be real-time and authentic: Employees want to feel seen and heard, and recognition is most impactful when it’s timely and meaningful.
  • Listening must lead to action: Engagement strategies fail when organizations collect feedback but don’t act on it—closing the feedback loop builds trust.
  • Recognition drives behavior and culture: When recognition aligns with company goals, it reinforces the behaviors that improve performance and engagement.
  • Employee experience requires integration: Combining recognition, engagement data, and feedback helps leaders turn insights into measurable business outcomes.
Amy Butler
Awardco

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