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Stop The Blah: 10 Ways To Show Appreciation At Work

“Hey, can I speak to you for a minute?”

Rohan hesitated at the doorway, clutching the report he had stayed up all night perfecting. His manager glanced up, distracted, muttered a quick, “Leave it on my desk,” and returned to scrolling through emails.

Rohan walked away, feeling like another cog in a giant, unfeeling machine.

We have all been Rohan at some point in our corporate lives - working tirelessly, hoping someone notices. It stings, doesn’t it?

While we have all felt that sting, we often forget what it’s like when the roles are reversed. How often do we pause to acknowledge a teammate’s effort? Or tell someone, “Hey, I see the hard work you have put in”?

Appreciation is simple, yet it’s the first thing we overlook in the hustle of corporate life. Don’t let the people around you feel like Rohan. Let’s break the cycle and build a workplace where recognition isn’t rare but routine.

Practical Ways to Show Appreciation at Work

Personalized Thank-You Notes

Public Recognition in Team Meetings

Celebrate Milestones Beyond Work

Offer Growth Opportunities

Create a Wall of Fame

Surprise Rewards for Extra Effort

Give Genuine Feedback

Make Recognition Peer-To-Peer

Ask for Their Opinions

Small, Consistent Gestures

The truth is, appreciation isn’t just a feel-good gesture; it’s the lifeline of a healthy workplace. It builds trust, sparks loyalty, and makes Monday mornings a little less daunting.

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Shivangi Vatsal

Sr. Associate Content Strategist @Unstop

I am a storyteller by nature. At Unstop, I tell stories ripe with promise and inspiration, and in life, I voice out the stories of our four-legged furry friends. Providing a prospect of a good life filled with equal opportunities to students and our pawsome buddies helps me sleep better at night. And for those rainy evenings, I turn to my colors.

Updated On: 13 Jan'25, 04:39 PM IST