Beyond “GOOD JOB!” — What Employee Recognition Really Looks Like

Published: May 28, 2025

Beyond “GOOD JOB!” — What Employee Recognition Really Looks Like

Employee appreciation isn’t just a feel-good initiative—it’s a powerful driver of engagement, retention, and performance. So why do so many leaders still struggle to do it well?

In this webinar, we’ll explore what Zenger Folkman’s groundbreaking research reveals about the connection between recognition and employee engagement—and what happens when leaders get it right. We’ll also be joined by Jayson Edwards, Founder and CEO of J. Dawgs. This fast-growing restaurant chain began in a small shack at Brigham Young University and has scaled to multiple locations across Utah. In an industry known for burnout and turnover, J. Dawgs has built a culture that keeps employees coming back—and recognition plays a key role.

Whether you’re leading a corporate team or a customer-facing workforce, this conversation will offer practical insights on how to make appreciation a daily leadership habit that actually sticks.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the direct connection between effective recognition and higher levels of employee engagement, discretionary effort, and retention.
• Learn from J. Dawgs’ experience how to create a culture of appreciation in high-turnover environments—and why personalization matters.
• Gain practical techniques for giving recognition that is timely, specific, and tailored to different personality types.