Is Employee Recognition Part of Your Company Culture?
What comes to mind when you think about company culture? Maybe it’s trust, honesty, good coworkers, etc. Does employee appreciation come to your mind? Employee appreciation is huge in the workplace! In fact, in a study conducted by The Boston Consulting Group, the main reason employees liked coming to work was to feel appreciated.
The Importance of Appreciation
Even though National Employee Appreciation Day has already passed, it’s important to help people feel appreciated year round. In another study by Bersin & Associates, “companies that provide ample employee recognition have 31% lower voluntary turnover rates than companies that don’t.” Gestures don’t have to be huge, but a simple “thank you” or “you’re appreciated” can suffice. Appreciation can be your secret weapon to reduce employee turnover and create a happier work environment.
Why Employee Appreciation Matters and How to Show it…
Author of Rising Above to Toxic Workplace, Dr. Paul White, discovered four conditions that need to be present in the workplace for true employee appreciation.
- Be genuine and authentic. Make sure you mean any compliment you give out. Your body language, eye contact, and tone of voice can show your true meaning.
- Communicate on the regular. See what feels right for your workplace, but make it a priority to communicate with others on a regular basis. More than the once-a-year review. This is where you can build trust and learn!
- Tailor messages to individuals. Once you get to know your employees and co-workers better, you’ll learn how they prefer to be recognized. Some people may like an email, while others may like a high-five.
- Individualize and personalize. Recognize specific actions and accomplishments for meaningful employee appreciation. If someone really shines in a certain area of their job, it could be the perfect time to recognize them for it.
- Creating a Culture of Recognition...
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