New research from Moonpig for business reveals how recognising employees in the wrong love language is costing companies talent
More than half of UK workers (51%) would be less likely to look for another job if their employer simply recognised them in the way they prefer, according to new research from Moonpig for business.
The study of 2,000 UK workers reveals that employees have distinct workplace ‘love languages’ - and getting recognition wrong could be costing businesses their best talent.
While 40% of workers say words of affirmation (being told they're doing a good job) makes them feel most valued, preferences vary dramatically by gender, age, and career stage.
However, three quarters of business leaders surveyed (76%) confess that they could do more to recognise their employees, and more than a third (39%) aren’t confident that their recognition aligns with what their employees actually value.
The UK's workplace love language rankings:
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