This December, remember to show appreciation not only for your friends and family but also for your colleagues and everyone you work with. Because recognition not only feels good, it can decrease tardiness, absenteeism, and turn-over. Overall, sharing appreciation creates a stronger workplace culture with others.
Here are five ways to show appreciation for this December.
1.) Show them you care
Showing your co-workers and colleagues your appreciation for them is one of the easiest yet most effective ways to show them you care, along with significantly increasing work culture. Giving them a shout-out within your department, recognizing hard work, or simply saying “good job, keep up the good work” can go a long way in showing your people that you care.
2.) Don’t leave anyone behind
Around this time of year, it is extra important to keep others in mind and to help everyone who is in need of help. Whether it’s contributing extra time you have to help a co-worker finish a project, or pulling them aside for small talk to help keep the mood relaxed, thinking of others is an important step to remember.
3.) Make time for small talk
It’s vital in today’s world to keep a healthy and relaxed atmosphere at the workplace. One of the best ways to accomplish this? Small talk. That’s right, small talk is an easy yet effective way to help keep everyone relaxed as the time gets tough. Nowadays, Zoom happy hours or Zoom virtual work outs are a great way to keep the small talk going.
4.) Listen to what people have to say
Let’s face it, a lot of changes are coming to the way we all work in the future. Soliciting employee feedback on how to improve office operations and how to transition to the “new normal” is a great way to get everyone involved and to make everyone feel like they have contributed to making an impact on the organization.
5.) Be respectful
Being respectful feels like a no-brainer, but it’s often forgotten in today’s workplace. Everyone has different situations that they are dealing with at home, and some are better at dealing with stress than others, so it is important to remember that when dealing with others.
