Help Resolve Your Staffing Issues with the Appreciation at Work Certified Workplace

Leaders and HR professionals are facing some major challenges in today’s workplace: Keeping top talent from walking out the door, attracting the right people in a competitive market, and engaging remote teams for peak performance – as well as:
- Expanding expectations and demands in the workplace
- Limited resources for programs and policies
- Ineffective tools and historical traditions using up your resources
- Lack of respect (internally) and limited support (professionally)
So, what is the solution? A highly effective, low-cost suite of resources that provides the tools to help you succeed. Using evidence-based resources to address the wide range of issues affecting employees, and online train-the-trainer courses that focus on the core issues underlying the challenges of retention, recruitment, and remote employees.
Introducing the Appreciation at Work Certified Workplace
The Appreciation at Work Certified WorkplaceTM is a globally recognized mark of excellence in workplace culture. It confirms that your company fosters an environment where employees feel truly valued, respected, and engaged.
Unlike traditional recognition programs, this certification focuses on authentic appreciation, measuring trust, respect, belonging, and encouragement to ensure every effort feels personal and meaningful.
Your People Are Your Most Valuable Asset
Research shows employees don’t primarily leave for more money – they leave because they don’t feel valued. In fact, 79% of employees cite a lack of appreciation as their main reason for quitting. The Appreciation at WorkCertification helps to ensure your workplace culture communicates authentic value, leading to higher retention, stronger engagement, and better performance.
Talent Attraction
Companies with the AAW Certification stand out to job seekers, signaling a culture where employees feel genuinely valued, not just compensated.
Improved Recruitment and Retention
Research shows that employees rarely leave just for more money but for lack of appreciation. Certified Workplaces attract and retain top talent by creating environments where people want to stay.
Certified Workplace Brand
Display your Appreciation at Work Certification badge proudly on job postings, social media, and your company website. Show candidates, clients, and current employees that your culture is people-centered and high-trust.
Benchmark and Improve
Receive your company’s Appreciation at WorkRating (AAWR) Score, along with benchmarks comparing your results to industry standards. Gain actionable insights into what’s working and where to grow.
Exclusive Leadership Training
Access structured, year-long development programs for business, HR leaders, and certified coaches covering advanced topics. All certifications include MBAI Assessments for your team, weekly training for HR leaders, access to our training and resource library, and an annual employee appreciation survey.
PLUS…
- Ongoing Training to help you deal with common HR challenges
- Access to full library of resources (videos, articles, slide decks)
- Membership in an interactive group with HR colleagues and Appreciation at Work team
- Ability to market your company as a leader in addressing workplace culture issues
- Major discounts on AAW resources, tools, and services
Intentional appreciation, rooted in strategic leadership, can directly impact retention, recruitment, and remote performance. Visit our website for more information on how your workplace can become Appreciation at Work Certified or contact us at admin@appreciationatwork.com.
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