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Employee recognition significantly boosts worker well-being by enhancing positive psychological functioning (PPF). Peer recognition has a stronger impact on PPF than supervisor recognition, underscoring the value of inclusive recognition strategies.

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  • Employee recognition is a hallmark of healthy organizations, yet the mediating mechanisms between recognition and its outcomes remain under-explored.
  • Existing research primarily focuses on the consequences of recognition, with limited understanding of the underlying psychological processes.
  • Investigating these mediators is crucial for developing effective organizational interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the mediating role of positive psychological functioning (PPF) in the relationship between employee recognition and well-being.
  • To differentiate the impact of peer versus supervisor recognition on PPF.
  • To provide empirical evidence for the psychological pathways linking recognition to employee well-being.

Main Methods:

  • A quantitative study utilizing structural equation modeling (SEM) was conducted.
  • Data were collected from a large sample of 1831 workers.
  • Key variables measured included employee recognition, subjective well-being, and PPF (comprising 11 psychological resources).

Main Results:

  • Positive psychological functioning (PPF) was confirmed to significantly mediate the link between employee recognition and well-being.
  • Peer recognition demonstrated a stronger effect on PPF (.39) compared to supervisor recognition (.20).
  • PPF exhibited a substantial positive effect on well-being (.59).

Conclusions:

  • Promoting employee recognition policies is vital for enhancing both well-being and PPF in the workplace.
  • Organizational strategies should emphasize peer-to-peer recognition due to its greater impact on psychological resources.
  • Understanding and fostering psychological resources are key to maximizing the benefits of employee recognition.