--- title: Using Connection and Recognition to Minimize Stress and Burnout | Reward Gateway description: Learn the actionable steps Vikki Hess, RN and Employee Engagement Expert, has to address stress and burnout in your organization to improve engagement. image: https://www.rewardgateway.com/hubfs/hero-min-using-connection-and-recognition-to-minimize-stress-and-burnout-2.png --- [![Logo-svg](https://www.rewardgateway.com/hubfs/Logo-svg.svg "Logo-svg")](https://www.rewardgateway.com/) Click to toggle Site Search ## Using Connection and Recognition to Minimize Stress and Burnout Employees are experiencing stress and burnout unlike ever before. In a recent [global survey](https://www.rewardgateway.com/press-releases/research-shows-2020-most-stressful-year-for-employees), 71% of HR professionals said that 2020 has been the most stressful year of their careers and employees reported feelings of under appreciation and a lack of recognition (30%), a lack of support (26%) and insufficient connection to the company (23%) as potential reasons for leaving their jobs.  Does your organization recognize the stress employees are under and do you have a plan to address it? In this webinar, you'll discover how to: - What defines stress, burnout and trauma and the impact they each have on productivity and motivation. - Tactical ways to create connections that create a positive impact on engagement. - How to develop a strategy for communication and recognition that makes employees feel more appreciated. **Fill in the form to watch the webinar on-demand.** ### Watch the webinar: **Products** - [Employee Engagement Platform](https://www.rewardgateway.com/smarthub-employee-engagement-platform) - [Employee Recognition Program](https://www.rewardgateway.com/solution/employee-recognition-program) - [Peer-to-Peer Recognition](https://www.rewardgateway.com/solution/peer-to-peer-recognition) - [Employee Rewards](https://www.rewardgateway.com/solution/employee-rewards) - [Manager-Led Rewards](https://www.rewardgateway.com/solution/manager-rewards) - [Reward Redemption](https://www.rewardgateway.com/solution/reward-redemption) - [Custom Rewards](https://www.rewardgateway.com/solution/custom-rewards) - [Employee Communications Platform](https://www.rewardgateway.com/internal-communications-system) - [Employee Discounts](https://www.rewardgateway.com/employee-discounts-program) - [Employee Surveys](https://www.rewardgateway.com/employee-surveys) - [Engaged Index](https://www.rewardgateway.com/solution/engaged-index) - [Employee Wellbeing](https://www.rewardgateway.com/solution/wellbeing)   **Company** - [Our Mission](https://www.rewardgateway.com/company/overview) - [Careers](https://careers.rewardgateway.com) - [Awards & Accolades](https://www.rewardgateway.com/award-winning-employee-engagement-solutions) - [Diversity](https://careers.rewardgateway.com/an-inclusive-culture) - [Leadership Team](https://www.rewardgateway.com/leadership) - [Brand Guidelines](http://rg.co/brand) - [Social Value Strategy](https://www.rewardgateway.com/social-value-strategy-example) - [Social Value Partners](https://www.rewardgateway.com/examples-of-social-value-partners) - [MoveSpring](https://movespring.com/) **Resources ** - [Resource Center](https://www.rewardgateway.com/resource-center) - [Events](https://www.rewardgateway.com/events-and-webinars) - [Case Studies](https://www.rewardgateway.com/case-study-library) - [Press Releases](https://www.rewardgateway.com/press-releases) - [Customer Success & Support](http://success.rewardgateway.com/) - [Accessibility Statement](https://www.rewardgateway.com/accessibility-statement) **Learn more on:** [ISO 27001 Certified: Ensuring Your Data's Security and Integrity ![BSI and ISO certificate](https://www.rewardgateway.com/hubfs/information-security/ISO_IEC-27001_2022-150px.png) ](https://trust.rewardgateway.com/) **Reward Gateway Integrations **[Open API](https://docs.rewardgateway.net/) | [Yapster](https://www.rewardgateway.com/integrations/yapster-employee-communications) | [Amazon](https://www.rewardgateway.com/integrations/amazon-employee-reward-and-recognition) | [MS Teams ](https://www.rewardgateway.com/integrations/microsoft-teams-recognition) | [Slack](https://www.rewardgateway.com/slack-integration-instructions) | [All Integrations](https://www.rewardgateway.com/examples-of-reward-gateway-platform-integrations)** Topics** [Employee Reward and Recognition Program](https://www.rewardgateway.com/employee-reward-and-recognition-program)  |  [Employee Incentive Program ](https://www.rewardgateway.com/topics/employee-incentive-program)  |  [Employee Experience Platform ](https://www.rewardgateway.com/topics/employee-experience-platform) |  [Social Recognition ](https://www.rewardgateway.com/topics/social-recognition) |  [Corporate Rewards ](https://www.rewardgateway.com/topics/corporate-rewards) |  [Internal Communications App](https://www.rewardgateway.com/topics/internal-communications-app)  Copyright © 2024. 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