Beyond the Perk: What C-Suite Leaders Really Think About Recognition

Recognition isn’t just an HR initiative; it’s a company-wide strategy that requires buy-in and leadership from the top. When the C-suite embraces its potential, recognition stops being a perk owned by HR and becomes a real driver of performance, retention, and culture that benefits the entire business.

This on-demand panel discussion features two C-suite leaders who are rethinking recognition as a strategic investment, not just a perk. They share firsthand how recognition has helped their organizations strengthen culture, boost performance, and deliver measurable ROI.

Because while outcomes like engagement and retention matter, they’re all means to a greater end: company performance. And the data is clear—employees who feel connected, recognized, and valued are the ones who perform at their best.

We dig into:‍

• How executive leaders connect recognition to bottom-line results
• What the C-suite really wants to hear when People teams propose new programs
• How to speak the language of finance and build a stronger business case for recognition
• Tactical ways to evolve recognition from a “perk” to a core performance strategy

This is a must-view conversation for People leaders who want to influence at the highest level—and drive business impact through smarter recognition.