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workplace recognition

praise or rewards for employee achievements (визнання на роботі)

performance evaluation

assessment of how well someone works (оцінювання ефективності роботи)

favouritism

unfair preference toward certain people (фаворитизм)

employee morale

confidence and motivation among workers (моральний стан працівників)

incentive system

rewards designed to encourage performance (система мотивації)

unhealthy competition

rivalry that negatively affects people or teamwork (нездорова конкуренція)

productivity metrics

measurements used to assess efficiency (показники продуктивності)

workplace resentment

negative feelings caused by perceived unfairness (образа через несправедливість на роботі)

symbolic reward

recognition with emotional rather than financial value (символічна нагорода)

employee engagement

emotional involvement and commitment to work (залученість працівників)

merit-based recognition

rewards given according to achievement or ability (визнання за заслуги)

workplace hierarchy

ranking system of authority in organisations (робоча ієрархія)

demotivation

loss of enthusiasm or interest (демотивація)

toxic competitiveness

harmful pressure to outperform others (токсична конкуренція)

peer recognition

praise received from colleagues rather than managers (визнання від колег)