Workhuman analyzed 9 million unique award messages over 12 months, revealing key trends in employee recognition. Commonly recognized actions included documentation, automation, and inspection across various industries. Top skills recognized varied by sector, with healthcare focusing on "patient" and "help," and tech emphasizing "dedication" and "play." "Support" was the most frequent word in recognition messages, and inclusion-related terms were widely used. Biases in recognition messages, such as gender stereotyping and unrealistic expectations, were flagged, and messages related to wellbeing and AI saw significant growth, particularly in healthcare, government, tech, finance, and biotech. Understanding these trends provides insights into company culture and workforce dynamics.

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