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Glossary term

Inadequate reward and recognition

Definition

Inadequate reward and recognition means there is an imbalance between the effort workers put in and the recognition or reward they get. Reward and recognition can be formal or informal.

Synonyms

Inadequate recognition
Inadequate reward

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