Appreciation and gratitude go a long way, especially in the workplace.
Employees who feel appreciated and valued tend to be more loyal, productive, and satisfied in their roles, leading to a more positive experience of work.
The Harvard Business Review article, The Little Things That Make Employees Feel Appreciated, by Kerry Roberts Gibson, Kate O'Leary, and Joseph R. Weintraub highlights small, common-sense practices that make employees feel appreciated, and have the potential to make a big difference in the workplace.