Employees Thrive When Leaders Recognize Good Work
- Mary Beth Crawford
- Oct 7, 2024
- 1 min read
tEEmatters, LLC Tip #4 on Improving EX
This is installment #4 in an ongoing series about how leaders shape employee experience (EX).
EX improves dramatically when employees receive recognition and praise for their good work. Gallup’s Q12 engagement survey asks workers if they've received recognition or praise in the past seven days. But why seven days? Because frequent, meaningful recognition (or simply acknowledgment that your work is headed in the right direction) boosts engagement, motivation, and performance.
Think about how it feels when your work is recognized. You walk a little taller, smile a bit more easily. It validates that what you’re doing matters. Now consider the opposite. When was the last time you felt invisible at work, like no one noticed or cared? Motivation takes a hit.
So how can leaders shape a culture of recognition? Make praise immediate, specific, and sincere. Share stories that highlight great work. And don’t wait for annual reviews to give feedback.
The little things matter when it comes to making employees feel valued.
As Ken Blanchard said, “Catch people doing something right.” Regular recognition is key to keeping your team engaged and motivated.
Leaders have immense power to shape EX. But with great power comes great responsibility. It’s on us to recognize the good happening all around us.
Want to create a culture of recognition in your workplace? Contact us today to learn how tEEmatters, L.L.C. can help you empower your employees through meaningful praise and recognition.
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