7 Ways Employees Feel Appreciated at Work

Don’t we all want to be acknowledged and appreciated for our work contributions? How often do you feel appreciated when you go the extra mile? And when you think about it, saying “thank you” or “job well-done” doesn’t cost a thing and could bring loads of return in employee engagement and satisfaction.

 Take the Time to Know Your Employees

Companies which have highly engaged employees know who their employees are as people, individually and as teams. They seek out ways to build engagement by providing opportunities for their employees to develop and to participate in activities which have meaning to them.

 High levels of employee engagement mean individual employees are benefiting from a great culture and have excellent leaders.

 Here are 7 Ways Employees Feel Appreciated at Work:

1. They feel heard. When they share an idea or express a concern with their boss, they know their boss heard what they had to say, and gave it serious consideration. If they didn’t get what they requested, they still felt valued and appreciated.

2. They are valued. Employees want to know that their boss and their bosses’ boss know who they are and what is important to them to keep them engaged in their work. For instance, do they value flexible work hours, work that has a purpose, and a boss who is a strong leader? I utilize the Harrison Assessment to measure employee engagement levels and what employees value in teams and whole companies.  

3. They contribute. Being a part of the mission of the organization, staffers want to know what to do to contribute to the mission.

4. They feel part of a community. Workers feel connected and have at least one friend at work.  They feel they are part of a community that sees them and knows who they are.

5. They are aligned with the company mission. Employees want to feel that their work has purpose because the organization they work for has a clearly defined purpose.

6. They give back. Giving back to the community outside their organization by volunteering is a way to give back to employees. Companies with high employee engagement levels have leadership which understands the value of providing paid days off, allowing employees to volunteer for causes important to them.

7. They can grow. With clearly defined career paths and specific development plans, team members can plan for a longer stay. Management needs to support employees with a learning management system like TLC from HR Performance Solutions, to increase employee engagement, and help employees feel valued and appreciated at work.

Don’t Let Lack of Employee Appreciation Lead to a Retention Problem. Let me help you with a bigger picture strategy to employee retention and cultural development. Complete the Harrison Assessment contact form to get started determining the levels of engagement with your employees.