Recognition Program and Productivity of Brewery Firms in the South East, Nigeria

This study examined the relationship between Employee recognition and the productivity of beverage firms in the South East. In order to achieve the stated objectives, a descriptive research design was used. A sample size of 184 was drawn from a population of 228 using the Taro Yamane statistical formula. In analysing the data, the correlation was carried out via SPSS. The findings from the study revealed that employee of the month programmes have a positive and significant effect on employee commitment, monetary bonus schemes have a positive significant relationship with employee commitment that employer talent brand has a positive and significant effect on productivity, and public recognition ceremonies have a positive significant relationship with employee commitment. The study concluded that recognition programmes—Employee of the Month programmes, monetary bonus schemes, and public recognition ceremonies—are crucial for enhancing employee commitment in brewery firms in southeast Nigeria. The study recommended, among others, that brewery firms should continue implementing these recognition programmes, focusing on transparency, fairness, and regular feedback to maintain and enhance their effectiveness. Three objectives, research questions and hypotheses were stated.