Communicating Appreciation Effectively When You Manage Large Groups
How do you communicate appreciation effectively when you manage large groups of employees?
Posts By Paul White
Bored at Work? Is There Anything You Can Do About It?
Recent research has found that a majority of employees in the U.S. report being bored at work. And this appears to be a significantly more frequent issue for millennials, who report being bored at twice the rate of other workers. What are some factors that can contribute to being bored?
2 Major Misconceptions Leaders Have About Appreciation
Appreciation has become a major buzzword in many workplaces. But leaders might be taking it too far. Learn how you can appropriately encourage appreciation.
Generational Differences in the 5 Languages of Appreciation
One of the most frequently asked questions I receive when I’m training groups is: “Are there generational differences related to the 5 languages of appreciation?” The simple answer is: Yes, there are.
5 Languages Spotlight: Acts of Service
In honor of Random Acts of Kindness Week, we wanted to focus on some of the best ways to show authentic appreciation to those who are encouraged by acts of service.
When Showing Appreciation May Not Be Appropriate
While good things happen when employees feel appreciated, communicating appreciation to staff is not a miracle salve that cures all wounds. Sometimes well-meaning supervisors (and sometimes lazy managers who don’t want to do the hard work of dealing with problems) try to use appreciation as a “quick fix” for deeper issues that need to be… Read more »
Avoiding Holiday Hassles at Work – What Employees Are Saying
We had an amazing response, over 2800 people replied, and over 900 shared individual stories of their worst experiences at work during the holidays – which seems to confirm the intense energy around the issue of workplace holiday celebrations.
Don’t Be a Turkey in How You Show Appreciation this Thanksgiving
Team leaders are often encouraged (“bombarded” is actually a better word) to communicate appreciation to colleagues during the Thanksgiving holiday season. Expressing thanks for a job well done is sure to be received well, right?Not necessarily.
4 Core Characteristics For Success – In Life and Work
Leaders and managers of organizations understand that in order to create a healthy work culture, some basic building blocks must be in place.What are these core characteristics for life success?
How to Show Appreciation and Recognize Virtual Teams Effectively
How do you virtually show appreciation to remote employees in your workplace?