Recognition Questionnaire

1 Each employee is unique in their desire to be

recognized. This may change from year to
year and potentially, situation to situation.
Asking the right questions at the right time
can make a difference in how valued your
employees feel.

It is encouraged to have this conversation

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with new employees as well as with current
employees.
Understanding how each person likes to be
recognized will ensure meaningful and long
lasting recognition is received.
Think personal. Remember to ask specific
questions and show you are interested in the
answers.

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Find out how individuals like to be recognized,
acknowledged, and rewarded for a job well
done.
Learn about past recognition experiences that
have had an impact and enquire about specific
interests, strengths, and talents.
In short, what makes this person feel like a
valuable contributor?

Ready to start? Save this template to your desktop and use it to

help start individual employee recognition interviews.
 Employee Recognition
Questionnaire
Employee’s Name:

How do you like to be recognized, acknowledged and rewarded for a job well done?

What type of recognition or praise do you prefer; public, private, written, verbal,
or other kinds of recognition?

From whom do you most like to receive recognition or praise?

What is the greatest recognition you have ever received?

What are your ‘hot buttons’ – hobbies or interests you like to talk about a lot?

What increases your positive emotion the most?

What makes you feel like a valuable contributor?

What strengths or talents do you possess that we may not know about?

Keep these responses on file to use

when recognition is deserved.