Recognition That Resonates for the Government Workforce
It’s the time of year when we reflect, take stock of our lives and appreciate people who make them better. That should include expressing gratitude to public service employees.
It’s the time of year when we reflect, take stock of our lives and appreciate people who make them better. That should include expressing gratitude to public service employees.
The first key to maintaining a motivated workforce is understanding that it’s completely normal to become demotivated from time to time. Understanding that demotivation is not a failure, but a reality will help set the tone for how your organization responds to it.
Studies show that employees who feel appreciated at work are happier there, and that there’s a big disconnect between how well managers think they appreciate their employees and how employees actually feel. “Recognition,” after all, is not the same as “appreciation.”
Why does everyone have to move up constantly? What is wrong with staying in a place where you’re happy, and doing good work every day?
Why does everyone have to move up constantly? What is wrong with staying in a place where you’re happy, and doing good work every day?
The expression of gratitude should be said sincerely and from the heart, it should verbally specify the action/achievement, and if possible, explain how it influences or makes a difference to you.
Should you show appreciation to someone who isn’t performing well?
Here are four ways you can recognize your star employees for their work when a bonus or a promotion isn’t an available option.
Check out if you qualify for any of these awards for professional development, career advancement, mentorship, knowledge sharing, skill building, and goal achievement.
There are many types of recognition, but here are some easy ways to recognize the efforts of employees, whether the recognition is top-down or peer-to-peer.