Increase workplace engagement and performance with a digital employee recognition board

A healthy workplace is a satisfied workplace. When employees feel supported and appreciated, they transmit that to customers, who respond with more shopping and return business. This, in turn, improves staff retention, stability and efficiency, not to mention saving the cost of seeking, hiring and training a new employee.

Unfortunately, many employers struggle to engage and motivate employees. A study by Workhuman showed that more than half of employees felt under or unvalued at work. That has real consequences, as McKinsey revealed the top two reasons employees quit are not feeling valued by their organizations and managers. This is where technology — especially a digital display — can help turn the tide by offering new opportunities to recognize and celebrate your employees’ hard work. Here’s how.

Recognition creates a more satisfied, loyal workforce

When an employee gives 110% but receives no recognition, chances are they won’t make the effort again. On the flip side, even a few kudos can go a long way toward inspiring even more effort. That’s important because research suggests that companies with high employee engagement see a 23% increase in profitability. Some of that comes from the reduced absenteeism seen in employers with high engagement, pegged at a 78% difference in Gallup’s 2024 State of the Global Workplace report. That translates to real money. Unscheduled absences cost employers up to $3,600 per hourly worker annually and $2,500 per salaried worker, revealed a 2024 report by Circadian.

Recognizing associates boosts morale and encourages a positive culture of support and inclusion. Employee recognition display boards create a dynamic and vibrant way to celebrate your team’s achievements, especially when combined with a robust content management system (CMS).

Samsung VXT combines cutting-edge displays with a full-force CMS

Installing a digital display only gets you halfway toward impactful recognition. It takes a CMS, such as the cloud-based Samsung VXT, to achieve the goals. Here’s how Samsung VXT makes an ideal choice for your employee recognition board ideas.

1. High-resolution LED display: Powerful recognition requires a top-level LED display — including Samsung’s All-in-One IAC Series — to render vibrant, clear visuals that capture attention and make recognized moments stand out. Displays lacking Samsung models’ resolution and color precision may underwhelm those digital recognitions.
2. Cloud-based CMS: With Samsung VXT, your team can manage content and easily make updates from anywhere. This means you can upload new posts, update information quickly and keep the board fresh and engaging. It also means you can recognize achievements quickly — even within moments. Many others lack the comprehensive CMS capabilities of Samsung VXT, making content management more cumbersome.
3. Seamless integration: The Samsung VXT integrates smoothly with many corporate data systems. This makes pushing employee information and achievements into the display easy. The automation saves time and ensures accuracy. Other systems don’t offer the same level of integration, which necessitates tedious manual updates and error corrections.
4. Interactive features: Touch-enabled screens and interactive elements make the recognition display board more engaging. Employees can leave messages, vote for peer awards, and view profiles of recognized colleagues. The Content Journey Map also allows you to see the screen list that has published the content and the workspaces to which the content has been shared.
5. Reliable support: Samsung provides access to certified technicians and robust customer support, ensuring your display system and employee recognitions run smoothly. Samsung VXT’s new chatbot feature offers a live chat with the Samsung help desk so you can resolve any questions. Samsung digital display experts are also brimming with better and brighter recognition board ideas for your workplace.

Setting up your employee recognition board

Setting up your Samsung digital display as an employee recognition display board is remarkably easy. These step-by-step instructions will get you started.

1. Evaluate your needs: Determine your display’s size and placement. Consider high-traffic areas like a lobby, break room or elevator where employees can easily see the board.
2. Choose the right display: Select a Samsung display that suits your needs, considering elements like resolution, size, colorscape, interactivity, digital tools and budget.
3. Set up a CMS: With the Samsung VXT, your team can upload and manage content easily. You can create templates for different recognition types, such as employee of the month, project milestones, peer-to-peer shout-outs, promotions, and birthdays and anniversaries.
4. Integrate with other systems: To automate data updates, integrate your CMS with human resources and corporate databases. Integration enables seamless updates and keeps displayed information current, recognitions included.
5. Engage your team: Encourage employee participation by asking associates to nominate their peers for recognition and to leave comments. Also, use the interactive features to create a more engaging experience.
6. Make it routine: To maintain engagement and interest, make recognition on the digital displays routine, celebrating achievements big and small.

Creating a grateful — and recognized — workforce

Installing a Samsung digital display as an employee recognition board can improve workplace culture. Celebrating people’s achievements shows them that you value their work, which can lead to greater job satisfaction, performance and profit. Not only does a positive environment boost morale in your current employees, but it may attract new talent who want to work for people who value them.

A Samsung digital display with a CMS is more than a tool. It’s an investment in your employees’ happiness and organization’s success. Ready to transform your workplace? Learn more about Samsung VXT and begin creating your own culture of recognition today. Also, learn how The Wall All-in-One is changing how businesses use LED displays.