Most workers don’t hate recognition. They hate recognition that feels fake. That distinction matters when organizations start adding points, badges, leaderboards, rewards, certificates, dashboards, and “training challenges” to their safety programs. The goal is usually positive. Safety managers want better participation. HR wants employees to finish required training on time. Supervisors want fewer reminders. Senior leaders want proof that training is happening. Everyone wants workers to pay more attention. So the organization launches a recognition system. Workers earn badges for completing modules. Departments compete on leaderboards. Points appear after quizzes. Supervisors receive progress reports. Maybe the company adds small rewards for teams that finish […]