Wouldn’t it be great if we loved our jobs! I hope you derive satisfaction and reward from your work, but research shows that’s not the norm. I’d like to walk you through some of the current research on the typical American workplace and employee dissatisfaction, and then share how we can improve. Employees in 2013: […]
Continue Reading "The Story Research Tells about Appreciation in the Workplace"…Think of the last time someone gave you an appreciation for a quality or characteristic you have or an action you took. Many people feel a sense of well-being, fulfillment, or elation when they are appreciated. Employees tend to become more engaged, productive, and committed to the organization’s success when they receive appreciations in the […]
Continue Reading "Sincere Appreciations Stem from a Genuine Feeling of Gratitude"…One key to the development of strong and effective teams is the ability to appreciate the benefits of the differences each team member presents. Those differences can be confusing and frustrating and cause misunderstandings – OR – they can be illuminating, broaden our horizons, provide growth, and help us to gain new insights. The process […]
Continue Reading "Appreciating Diversity and Differences"…Do you look forward to going to work? Do you feel valued and appreciated by your employees or employer? If you work by yourself, do you feel seen by others? If you answered, “no” to any of the above, you’re not alone. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 64 percent of Americans who leave […]
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