Have you been recognised by your own team members for an excellent work you have completed lately? How did you feel after that?

In the Zappos family, peer-to-peer employee rewards programmes help build a positive team spirit.

Zapponians (as they fondly call themselves) have the chance to acknowledge others who are excellent examples of the culture and have done a praiseworthy job.

Here are five reasons why you should seriously consider peer-to-peer recognition in your organisation.

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