3 simple gestures of appreciation at work
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When employees are spending 40 hours of their week at work, it's crucial they feel a sense of belonging, purpose and appreciation. For many employees, this isn't the case. According to Gallup, only one in three workers say they have received recognition or praise for quality work in the past seven days. Gallup also reports that employees who do not receive recognition are twice as likely to say they’ll leave their job within the next year.
Employee turnover is expensive, being thankful is free
Lack of appreciation and recognition is costing employers. Searching for and hiring talent is expensive. In fact, studies estimate that it can cost anywhere from $4,000 to $28,000 to hire new talent. These costs could be prevented, in some cases, if employers showed recognition and appreciation for the work employees do. Bonus: It's completely free of charge.
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3 ways to show your employees appreciation today
Consider these three ways to show your employees thankfulness, and your employees will appreciate you extending gratitude for their work. Here’s how you can show appreciation to your employees.
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Show your appreciation through hand-written notes.
We live in an age where most people would rather send a text than pick up the phone, or write an email instead of talking face-to-face. One way a company can set themselves apart? Crafting a simple, thoughtful thank you note. Length doesn't matter, just be generous, specific, prompt and personal.
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Acknowledge accomplishments and build rapport.
Celebrating accomplishments and wins not only shows your gratitude for your employees' hard work, but coming together also allows coworkers to socialize and build meaningful relationships that can create a sense of belonging.
For example, after each quarter, you can treat your team to lunch, happy hour or a few hours away from the office for a team-bonding activity. Meaningful rewards based on your employee population and organization size can go a long way in boosting morale and re-energizing your employees to stay engaged in the work they do.
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Set firm work boundaries and empower employees to do the same.
Long gone are the days when workers had a solid start and stop time at work. Your employees should never feel like they can’t take a sick day, use vacation time or take a lunch break. Lead by example by sticking to your work boundaries and your employees will follow suit.
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Sources
1American Psychological Association. (2023). 2023 Work in America Survey: Workplaces as engines of psychological health and well-being. https://www.apa.org/pubs/reports/work-in-america/2023-workplace-health-well-being