SHOWING APPRECIATION IN THE WORKPLACE THROUGH ENCOURAGEMENT AND CONSIDERATION
Tangible Gifts A nice, personalized gift can be a display that you acknowledge your employee’s or coworker’s passions and preferences. The more you converse with them and learn about their personal lives, the easier it’ll be to choose a meaningful gift and bring a smile to their face. Appropriate Physical Touch This language can be tricky, but it’s about respecting boundaries. A high-five, fist bump, pat on the shoulder, and a handshake are generally acceptable, but it is best not to assume. Everyone’s level of comfort differs, so always ask before initiating any type of appropriate physical touch. If you take the time to understand your employees’ preferred language of appreciation, you can communicate more meaningfully and positively.
Have you ever heard of “The 5 Love Languages” by Gary Chapman? It’s an incredibly popular book that identifies different ways individuals prefer to give and receive love. You can communicate more effectively with your partners, friends, and family by considering their personal needs and using the language that speaks to them best. encouragement at work? When you understand and use your employees’ preferred language of appreciation, your workplace culture will significantly improve. Words of Affirmation A “thank you” note or shout-out from a But did you know you can apply these same principles to show appreciation and colleague is quite powerful, but it’s even more effective when it’s specific to an act or moment because it shows that you are paying attention
to what matters. For your message to be clear, consider describing the situation you’re referring to, discussing the behavior you are looking to celebrate, and highlighting the impact of the behavior on you, the team, and the organization. Quality Time This language is all about receiving complete and focused attention. This means taking the time for mentorships, checking in meaningfully, and creating moments for teams to connect. For employees who value quality time, having dedicated time to connect and learn from their employers and coworkers can be significantly impactful as they feel seen and heard. Acts of Service Simply picking up an extra coffee for a team member, or alleviating a work task off someone’s plate, shows that you care about their overall well-being and brings them joy.
Selling Your Home in Today’s Market: 3 Things to Know Before You Start
Selling your home at any time can be confusing and time-consuming. But the housing market has changed over the past few years — especially after the pandemic. With inflation on the rise, it’s not only affecting gas prices, supermarket prices, the cost of living, and other expenses, but also the housing market. Here are three things you should know before you plan to sell your home this year. 1. Home prices can vary. Buyer traffic is slower due to the rise of inflation and other factors. Along with mortgage rates increasing, these factors could decrease the value and price of your house. Therefore, you want to price your home reasonably to sell quicker than other competing real estate. In addition, be open to the concept of negotiating the price of your house. Today, buyers have a few more options than a couple years ago — which comes with more negotiating power. 2. Make upgrades before selling. With the housing market tightening, preparing your home before posting a listing is more important than ever. The days of listing a home without addressing problem areas are over. Identifying which upgrades and renovations will land you the highest return
on investment can be an important factor in selling your home at a reasonable price. So, take the time to spruce up your house — it will be worth it in the end. 3. Research your area and other regions.
Inflation may impact the entire housing market, but some regions may be more affected than others. It’s best to research your region’s housing market and dig into the specifics before you sell your home. One of the ways you can do this is by hiring an experienced real estate agent – one who is familiar with your market, and requesting a comparative market analysis for your home. This will give you a chance to overview your property’s value, characteristics, and how other nearby sales are doing. Selling your home can be stressful. But with Brooks and Crowley on your side, putting up a “for sale” sign will be a lot easier. When selling a home, you want an attorney committed to your success. We will be happy to help you navigate this market and get you to the closing table.
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