Showing gratitude and appreciation to your employees, even with the slightest sign of attention, can really fix and brighten a person’s day. Unfortunately, many people nowadays believe that only material things may be used to express gratitude, which is a serious problem because some people cannot afford to buy gifts for others, while others believe that this is not an appropriate method to show gratitude. How would they show appreciation, does the word “thank you” mean anything?

In this article, we’ll discuss about how important is to express gratitude to others, even if it’s just a simple “thank you”.

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Ways to show appreciation

1. Post tiny notes around the employee’s office with all the things you’re grateful for and that you really appreciate.

2. Bring them their favorite cup of coffee or even maybe their favorite dish.

3. Create a staff appreciation holiday. Choose one day when you’ll all together go to a day trip, have a picnic, BBQ by the lake or river, boat cruise or anything similar.

4. Reward your employees based on individual interests. Find out what they really like, what they’re interested in, their hobbies or what they want the most.

5. Allow them to have real freedom, real choices and real voice.

6. Pay attention to them and empathize with them.

7. Say “thank you.”

8. Make something from your heart, such as a painting, jewelry, write a poem, etc.

9. Make a photo album or memory book.

10. Organize a work party. End a Friday afternoon a little early and have an in-office party with food, drinks, and some games.

It’s very important to understand that even the slightest sign of attention to people means and shows that you really care and that you appreciate effort. Small things can cause great happiness.

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