Studies show that employees who feel appreciated at work are happier there, and that there’s a big disconnect between how well managers think they appreciate their employees and how employees actually feel. “Recognition,” after all, is not the same as “appreciation.”
Should you show appreciation to someone who isn’t performing well?
Here are some forms of negative workplace behavior, what may cause these actions and helpful steps for making them disappear from your office.
The issue of trust – or the lack thereof – is a common topic in our current culture. To understand why, we must first understand what trust is.
The easiest way to positively impact your colleagues is to tell them what you value and appreciate about them. Here are a few simple tips for doing so.
When dealing with difficult situations, we are more likely to arrive at a good resolution if we shift from complaining to sharing concerns.
Working from home is here to stay. Working with (and leading) remote employees is a fact of life we need to accept and learn to manage.
You feel stressed. Emotionally drained. Unsettled. All of these reactions are normal given what is going on around us. But they still aren’t fun.
When employees feel truly appreciated for what they do and who they are, disruption and resistance to change can be reduced significantly.
When many of us need encouragement from those who are leading us or those in the trenches along with us – take the time to act.