It's sad to say, but our system is based on punishing people instead of rewarding them. The funny thing about recognition is that it doesn't have to cost anything. Each employee wants to be part of something they can be proud of. Individuals who have been employed by well-known organizations are proud of that fact. Personal growth is necessary for today's employees.
Every person employed today is aware of how much time and energy is put into the workday.
This means allowing people to use their brains in their jobs. It means pushing or even pulling people out of their comfort zones. Compensation is usually the most talked-about element as to why people stay at or leave a place of employment, but it is not the highest on the list. Unfortunately, in our society people tend to focus on salary and not much else. Compensation is more than just salary.