Making Appreciation Stick
Let me share five guiding principles that can help appreciation “stick” in your workplace.
Posts Tagged: appreciation
Employees May Not Love Their Work, But They Can Still Be Engaged: 4 Categories of Work Experience
The hope is that through implementing a healthy engagement plan, even those who don’t love their job will be engaged—committed to putting forth effort to meet the company’s goals.
Do Millennials Want to Be Shown Appreciation Differently?
The one thing that is foundational for successfully conveying appreciation in the workplace is to communicate in the appreciation language that is desired by each individual.
Is Appreciation Just an American Concept?
The need for appreciation is expressed in a variety of countries and cultures. You can’t miss the mark by saying “thanks” for a job well done, regardless of the cultural background of your colleagues!
Communicating Appreciation Effectively When You Manage Large Groups
How do you communicate appreciation effectively when you manage large groups of employees?
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 »
How to Show Appreciation to Your Colleagues Without Spending Money
If you feel underappreciated at work, you can easily imagine many of your colleagues feel the same way. You can make a positive difference by showing your appreciation to your coworkers—and you don’t have to spend a dime to do it.
