Building a Culture of Employee Appreciation

Think you know what makes your employees feel appreciated? Think again. According to a recent study by the International Association of Administrative Professionals and OfficeTeam, there is often a disconnect between the type of appreciation employees want and what managers think they want. 

Managers responding to the survey ranked promotions and cash bonuses as the two most effective ways
of recognizing employee accomplishments, but workers said they preferred an in-person thank-you or 
having a job well done reported to senior management. In other words, though a decent bonus will always be a highly coveted form of recognition, employers often underestimate the degree to which workers value kind words delivered face to face.

A great way to thank employees is by writing a thoughtful note in a business thank you card or an achievement card to thank them for their hard work or a job well done. Its simple, cost-effective and will leave a lasting impression.  

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