In today's rapidly evolving work environment, organisations are grappling with rising levels of burnout, disengagement, and attrition. Amidst these challenges, employee recognition has emerged as one of the most underleveraged yet powerful levers for organisational resilience and performance.

According to the O.C. Tanner 2026 Global Culture Report, only 16% of employees globally are thriving in their roles. The cost of disengagement is staggering-not just in lost productivity, but in the erosion of workplace culture, innovation, and trust. Beyond disengagement, many employees report feeling resigned and apathetic, which silently undermines collaboration, creativity, and commitment.

Recognition, when done right, is not just a feel-good gesture-it is a strategic imperative. It has the power to heal, energise, and align employees with organisational purpose. Yet, many companies still treat recognition as a transactional or ad-hoc activity, missing the opportunity to embed it into the very fabric of their culture. This high-impact panel discussion will bring together thought leaders and practitioners to explore how recognition can be transformed from a peripheral HR initiative into a core driver of culture, engagement, and performance.

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