15 September 2026

The School Support Staff Federation (SSSF-CSQ), in collaboration with the Fédération des syndicats de l’enseignement (FSE-CSQ) and the Fédération des professionnelles et professionnels de l’éducation du Québec (FPPE-CSQ), has contributed to a research project led by Professor Geneviève Sirois and funded by the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Société et culture (FRQSC).

This study focuses on non-monetary forms of workplace recognition and their role in employee retention.

Why this study?

The research aims to better understand:

  • the different forms of non-monetary recognition offered in workplaces;
  • how these forms of recognition are perceived by employees;
  • their influence on employees’ motivation to remain in their positions.

How can you participate?

Interested members are invited to complete an online questionnaire that takes approximately thirty (30) minutes to complete. You have until October 31 to respond.

Participation is entirely voluntary, and all information collected will remain confidential.

👉 Access the questionnaire:   https://universiteteluq.limequery.org/766831?lang=en

Consent and Confidentiality

An information sheet outlining the study’s objectives, participation procedures, and confidentiality measures will be presented at the beginning of the questionnaire. We encourage all participants to review it before getting started.

Participation is voluntary. You may discontinue your participation at any time or choose not to answer specific questions without providing a reason.

Questions?

For additional information, please contact the research team: genevieve.sirois@teluq.ca.

The SSSF-CSQ thanks all participants for contributing to this important research project. Your input will help advance our understanding of workplace recognition and employee retention.

 

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📢 Your Voice Matters!

How does workplace recognition influence employees’ desire to stay in their jobs?

A research project led by Professor Geneviève Sirois, with the collaboration of the The School Support Staff Federation (SSSF-CSQ), the Fédération des syndicats de l’enseignement (FSE-CSQ) and the Fédération des professionnelles et professionnels de l’éducation du Québec (FPPE-CSQ), is seeking participants to share their experiences with non-monetary recognition in the workplace.

📝 Online survey
⏱️ About thirty (30) minutes
🔒 Voluntary and confidential participation

Your contribution will help researchers better understand the impact of recognition practices on employee retention and workplace well-being.

👉 Take the survey: https://universiteteluq.limequery.org/766831?lang=en

Thank you for helping advance this important research!