Recognition programs are used most often to create a positive environment and to motivate high performance. Companies also report using recognition to:

• Create a positive environment (80.7%)
• Motivate high performance (75.2%)
• Reinforce desired behaviors (69.5%)
• Increase morale (65.3%)
• Support mission and values (61.6%)
• Increase retention (49.4%)
• Encourage loyalty (38.1%)
• Support culture change (23.1%)