With that increased recognition came opportunities away from gymnastics and, since Beijing, Johnson has become a familiar face on television.

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He also says, "We have heard from a number of CEOs who tell us of multiple benefits their organizations receive from the World's Most Ethical recognition, " including retaining customers because of the increased trust that such third-party recognition brings, and improved employee morale.

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"In recognition of the increased resources needed to support teaching in some schools, over the past two school years, 14 schools in areas of greatest deprivation have each had their staffing formula increased by one teacher, " said Mr Leaver.

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Also facing increased demand for its services is the Gender Recognition Panel, which furnishes transgender people with certificates documenting their gender transitions.

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Ethnic Albanians, who make up about one-third of Macedonia's two million population, have fought for better recognition of its language and an increased presence in parliament and the police force.

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World at Work, a total rewards research and trade organization, reports that the use of recognition programs to motivate specific employee behaviors has increased from 9- to 34 percent between 2008 and 2011.

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No recognition of the fact that, whilst one of the causes of the increased financial needs of the NHS is improving life expectancy, the flip-side of that is the need for increased saving for retirement.

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The world body should back his government decisively, supplying the political recognition that will earn it international credibility and -- by extension -- increased influence over the provinces.

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