Showing Appreciation in the Workplace Through Encouragement and Consideration
you understand and use your employees’ preferred language of appreciation, your workplace culture will significantly improve.
Words of Affirmation
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.
A thank-you note or shout-out from a colleague is quite powerful, but it’s even more effective when it’s specific to an act or moment because it shows 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.
But did you know you can apply these same principles to show appreciation and encouragement at work? When
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