How do you let others know they’re doing a good job?
According to research, good recognition is that which is honest and based on measurable outcomes. In other words people don’t just want to be told that they’re doing a “good job.” They want to know how their work made a difference. The research shows that most people like to be individually recognized about once a week or so. That might sound like a lot but, again, if the recognition is honest and deserved it’s never too much.
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Use the comment feature at the end of this article to share your thoughts on what kind of recognition you like to receive, or what you do to recognize others in your area or on your work team.
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Art Power
I feel nothing creates better cohesiveness and team engagement than a daily dose of praise for a job well done or in progress. Every person, no matter what their role, deserves to hear how their contribution is making a difference in their daily work environment. It is imperative as an effective team member and leader to provide constructive feedback and support for your fellow coworkers individually and as a whole. I am proud to acknowledge my coworkers and equally grateful to receive their feedback as well. It is with this and continual communication that helps build trusting relationships which stimulate increased team productivity.
Patti Zettel
I believe it is always important to let the people I work with know when others approach me lauding their virtues. While I love receiving validating feedback on members of my teams, I love even more sharing what I have been told back to the individual. Without exception this sharing is met with smiles, gratitude, sometimes increduality, but always with pleasure. I may not be able to provide this recognition to the indivdual the day I receive it, but as soon as I have the opportunity, I do. This is both a very simple and important act of recognition and so very impactful in terms of our workplace cultures.
Ruth MacDonald
Personally I like to give cards to people who I know (and have seen) who are doing a good job. It goes a long way to brighten your day and let you know you are appreciated. I’ve been given cards on occasions and just knowing that someone else appreciates you makes a huge difference, especially if you feel like you are unnoticed for a great job you do.
P Yuen
Recognition is healthy food for the mind, body and soul. Some key ingredients are sincerity, genuineness and timeliness.
Small and simple acts of recognition can go a long way to supporting one another and growing a strong and healthy team and work environment.”
Monica Redekopp
We are often so focused, on a daily basis, on the work we do to support excellence of care for our patients, clients, and residents, that we may not think to include recognition of those also involved in this important work. We need to realize the importance of recognition for enhancing the culture of the care environment. We have so many truly committed and caring staff, physicians, volunteers, and students. When we see their exceptional care or work, we need to take the time to tell them. This too is a critical component of what we need to do every day.