From the course: How to Build a Culture of Appreciation as a Manager

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Recognition: The heart of your work relationships

Recognition: The heart of your work relationships

From the course: How to Build a Culture of Appreciation as a Manager

Recognition: The heart of your work relationships

- Deloitte surveyed 16,000 employees around the world about what they wanted for their day-to-day work. 85% just wanted a written or verbal thank you. In my research, I found this to be true. No matter if somebody was a CEO or individual contributor, whether they were in the US or Zimbabwe, people feel valued when they're recognized. If you've ever worked for or with somebody that you felt valued you, and somebody that didn't, then you know firsthand the difference that it makes. When people feel recognized and valued they tend to say things like, I feel like I can do anything. I'm more creative. I take risks. I do my best work, and I love my job. Sadly, when they don't, the opposite's true. They may say things like, I hate my job. I feel like I'm constantly watching my back. I do the bare minimum, or spend my day looking for another job. But what I find most interesting is that when people feel recognized and…

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