This research brief identifies four key drivers of employee productivity, especially during economic uncertainty: recognition, feedback, connection, and manager effectiveness. Employees recognized frequently, supported by effective managers, and whose feedback is acted upon are significantly more likely to report high productivity. Only 25% strongly agree they are most productive at work, highlighting opportunity for improvement. The guide encourages HR leaders to focus on recognition frequency, relationship-building, and leadership capability to boost measurable workforce performance.

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