Eighty-two percent of employed adults consider recognition an important part of their happiness at work, and 82% feel happier as a result, according to a SurveyMonkey study.

For 55% of employees who planned to switch jobs, lack of recognition was the No. 1 culprit in driving their decision, according to an Achievers.com survey.

Even more telling: 69% would have been more likely to stay if their employers offered more rewards and recognition.

An extensive study into happiness and productivity has found that workers are 13% more productive when happy