In a busy workplace, it is easy to forget about focusing on appreciation and gratitude. The pressures of your daily tasks can feel overwhelming. But, if you let appreciation fall through the cracks, your workplace will feel flat and maybe even a bit like a machine that is just going through the motions. Appreciation is one of the key components to maintaining a healthy workplace and it can truly transform the atmosphere. Here are some ways to help encourage appreciation in the workplace, no matter how busy things get.
#1: Recognize your employees.
When employees at work do not feel appreciated or recognized for the efforts they are putting in for your company, they leave. High turnover is not only stressful and time consuming, but it can be costly for your company. Reduce turnover by acknowledging your employees and expressing your appreciation for them. Whether this is through regular thank you notes, spontaneous time off, monetary bonuses, or regular appreciation lunches, find ways that make your employees feel seen and honored for the time that they invest in your company. Creating a culture of praise goes a long way.
#2: Focus on engagement.
Appreciation in the workplace positively impacts almost everything about your employee’s experience at the company. If your employees feel appreciated, they will not only engage more in their work, but they will also be more likely to engage with other people in the company. Over time, this builds a company culture that is stronger and more people centric.
#3: Don’t overwork them.
Sometimes, it’s necessary to change up the job descriptions for certain employees. Adding new duties or revamping their role with the company may be required as your company grows and changes. However, expecting them to take on new duties without discussing an increase in pay or change in title is something that not only has the potential to stress them out, but it can cause them to feel overworked. Don’t assume that your employees can take on additional responsibilities. Instead, sit down with them and talk about their workload and discuss the possibility of adding new duties. They should always be part of the conversation.
Making appreciation part of your company’s core values is a powerful way to transform your work environment. It not only helps encourage your employee’s health and wellbeing, but it also assists in helping you retain qualified, long-term employees