The impact of Recognition

In this digital and  one-click-away   world of email, instant messaging, pokes and likes how can one really say “well done” or “thank you”, better? Perhaps a bigger question is asking whether you are in fact recognizing your staff or colleagues at all…

“Babies cry for it…and grown men die for it“….. – an  old saying which holds as true today as ever before. Human beings crave recognition, and the more personal the touch, the more impactful it is to the recipient. Not everyone needs  public  recognition, often tending to be in the form of an award, although  certainly appreciated by those for whom  status is a driver though!

But a deliberate walk to the desk by the boss giving someone a little squeeze on the shoulder or a whispered but sincere “well done”, can leave people motivated for years! You see it’s the little things in life that make the biggest difference. A hand-written note trumps an email all day and everyday. If not done with heartfelt sincerity though, it will probably be seen for what it is – cheap manipulation.
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Take the time and make the effort. It’s not always about a shout-out on the company intranet which makes one feel appreciated.