Recognizing your team is crucial to building an engaged and motivated workforce. You've put in the effort and even implemented a Recognition Program, but despite these efforts, your employees may still feel underappreciated. If you're facing this challenge, you're not alone.

A recent survey revealed:

• 51% of managers believe they do a great job recognizing employees for their contributions.

• Yet only 17% of employees agree that their managers recognize them effectively.

So, what's missing?

Dr. Paul White offers valuable insights on "Practical Ways to Use the 5 Languages of Appreciation." The key takeaway?

Different employees value different forms of appreciation.

 There are five core languages of appreciation, and understanding these can transform the impact of your recognition efforts.

Conclusion:

Relying solely on Recognition Programs isn't enough to cultivate a truly appreciative workplace. Take the time to observe your team members individually – how do they prefer to receive authentic recognition?

One size does not fit all.

Thank you to Dr. Paul White for sharing these insights, and to the WBECS team for organizing such a valuable session.

Written by: #WendyWong, a #Leadership Coach at #Petadiri.