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A person who feels valued will do more than is expected. And they'll be happier while they do it. Under-appreciated employees lead to: 🔴 Disengaged employees 🔴 Negative interactions 🔴 Declining morale 🔴 Lower output 🔴 Loss of trust Appreciated employees lead to: 🟢 Productivity 🟢 Voluntary trust 🟢 Creative thinking 🟢 Higher commitment 🟢 Greater job satisfaction 5 simple ways to make employees feel valued: 1/ Empower With Autonomy → Share more responsibility and delegate decision making. 2/ Provide valuable training → Invest in your team with future-focused training and coaching. 3/ Offer Growth Opportunities → Build creative progression options so your team can grow. 4/ Make Salary Transparent → Don't keep salary in the dark. Be open and transparent. 5/ Invest in Team Experiences → Help your team build trust in each other outside the office. Recognition is a powerful motivator. Make people feel valued. They will do more than is expected. Who made you feel valued at work? Let me know below 👇 ♻ Repost this if it resonated with you. ✅ Follow me Alec Rickard for actionable advice to accelerate your career.
And then there are those who will always do more than expected even when they don't feel valued hoping that one day, they will be valued appropriately. 🙏
Totally agree. Overall, people want to feel that their impact is unique and seen as a valuable contribution to the overall team. And a big call out about salary transparency. In the last company I worked for, some of the folks on my larger team had a 50k salary difference even though they were doing the same work (same job title and responsibilities). As a leader, this was a sticking point for me, as I had a responsibility to even the financial playing field.
Absolutely! When employees feel valued, it’s like unlocking a superpower. Recognizing their hard work and giving them room to grow can turn a job into a passion. When you invest in them, you get so much more in return: creativity, loyalty, and a team that truly cares about the mission. 🙌 I’ve seen it firsthand—appreciation can turn a ‘just doing my job’ attitude into ‘how can I contribute more?’
When employees feel valued - they bring their best selves to work. Thank you for sharing, Alec Rickard 💡
I completely agree with you, Alec. Feeling valued is a crucial factor in employee satisfaction and productivity. I think one of the best ways to make employees feel valued is by giving them recognition for their hard work and achievements. It doesn't have to be a grand gesture, even a simple thank you or a shoutout in a team meeting can go a long way. As for me, I always made an effort to recognize and appreciate contributions, which made them feel motivated to work even harder. Thanks for sharing these valuable insights!
Offering growth opportunities not only helps the team but strengthens the organisation overall.
Recognizing and valuing employees truly transforms the workplace. Empowering autonomy and transparency, combined with growth opportunities and team experiences, fosters a culture of trust and innovation. Thank you for sharing these insightful strategies! 🙌
This post really highlights the importance of appreciation in the workplace. Empowering employees and providing growth opportunities can truly enhance morale and output. Transparency around salaries also builds trust and fosters a positive culture. I remember a manager who consistently recognized team efforts, which made a big difference in our motivation.
Investing in people always pays off. Whether it’s training or experiences, it’s worth it.
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