{"id":60518,"date":"2021-11-23T19:35:51","date_gmt":"2021-11-23T17:35:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/?p=60518"},"modified":"2022-08-05T14:39:13","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T12:39:13","slug":"gratitude-in-the-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/gratitude-in-the-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"Encouraging a Culture of Gratitude in the Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Aside from being a great excuse for ulfeasting on roast turkey and pumpkin pie, it is also a good reminder of the<strong> importance of showing gratitude.<\/strong> But appreciation shouldn\u2019t just be reserved for the festive season &#8211; we should adopt a year-round culture of gratitude. And this includes showing gratitude in the workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, many companies these days are doing just that. Famous examples range from the former CEO of Campbell\u2019s soup sending out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com.au\/why-leaders-should-show-gratitude-to-their-employees-2016-9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30,000 handwritten thank you notes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to tech company Motley Fool announcing on their blog that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">every day is Employee Recognition Day<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The aim of both companies was to create a company-wide culture of gratitude.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why might you ask?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because employees who feel valued are more motivated, engaged and productive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today\u2019s post, we will take a look at the<strong> benefits of promoting gratitude in the workplace.<\/strong> We will also share a few tips to help you create and nurture a culture where your employees can thrive for the good of their wellbeing, as well as the bottom line of your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><div class=\"js-toc toc\">\n<p class=\"js-toc-title toc__title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<nav id=\"fac_toc_nav\" class=\"js-toc-nav toc__nav\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\"><ol class=\"toc__list toc__list--level-1\"><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/gratitude-in-the-workplace\/#what-is-gratitude-in-the-workplace\" title=\"What is Gratitude in the Workplace?\" data-target-id=\"what-is-gratitude-in-the-workplace\">What is Gratitude in the Workplace?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/gratitude-in-the-workplace\/#how-to-encourage-gratitude-in-the-workplace\" title=\"How to Encourage Gratitude in the Workplace\" data-target-id=\"how-to-encourage-gratitude-in-the-workplace\">How to Encourage Gratitude in the Workplace<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/gratitude-in-the-workplace\/#the-benefits-of-gratitude-team-building-exercise\" title=\"The Benefits of Gratitude Team Building Exercise\u00a0\" data-target-id=\"the-benefits-of-gratitude-team-building-exercise\">The Benefits of Gratitude Team Building Exercise\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/gratitude-in-the-workplace\/#what-is-an-employee-recognition-board\" title=\"What is an Employee Recognition Board?\" data-target-id=\"what-is-an-employee-recognition-board\">What is an Employee Recognition Board?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/preproduction.factorialhr.com\/blog\/gratitude-in-the-workplace\/#keep-track-of-employee-satisfaction-and-productivity\" title=\"Keep Track of Employee Satisfaction and Productivity\" data-target-id=\"keep-track-of-employee-satisfaction-and-productivity\">Keep Track of Employee Satisfaction and Productivity<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is Gratitude in the Workplace?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gratitude in the workplace is all about making employees feel appreciated and valued. It\u2019s about creating and nurturing an environment built on organizational support where each and <strong>every member of the company feels that their contributions matter<\/strong> and that their health, happiness, and wellbeing are genuinely important.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gratitude in the workplace is becoming increasingly important for small and large companies around the world. This is because many organizations are realizing the benefits that it can bring at an individual, team, and company level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For one thing, <strong>a culture of gratitude leads to lower levels of stress and drives higher levels of individual employee engagement<\/strong>, satisfaction, and productivity. It also empowers employees and helps them feel ready and able to achieve their goals. Plus, it helps to build better connections between staff, improving communication and helping everyone feel they are more than just another cog in the machine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All this boosts performance levels and helps companies work more effectively and efficiently, resulting in <strong>improved productivity and increased profits.<\/strong> It also reduces turnover and increases retention levels. Plus, companies with an established reputation for taking care of their employees are far more likely to attract top talent.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Encourage Gratitude in the Workplace<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to develop an environment of gratitude in the workplace is by<strong> nurturing the concepts of employee recognition and employee satisfaction.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few strategies that can help you with this:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with any cultural shift, you need to start with management. When managers take an active role in shaping company culture and take the initiative to show gratitude in the workplace, employees become more engaged and embrace the initiative.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get to know your employees and find out what makes them happy. Hold regular development meetings to find out what forms of recognition motivate them the most.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use tools to encourage recognition and appreciation such as performance dashboards and mobile platforms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage your employees to recognize each other. Peer recognition can be powerful and engaging.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a #celebrations channel in your company chat or Slack workspace to celebrate achievements, congratulate employees on a job well done, send birthday wishes and welcome new employees.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Send handwritten cards to employees for birthdays, work anniversaries and important milestones.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider holding monthly or annual recognition ceremonies and let employees nominate peers for awards.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post messages about employee achievements on your social media pages and give shout-outs on your company blog. This is also a great way to boost your public reputation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conduct regular surveys to track employee satisfaction levels and address any issues that come up. You could also begin a suggestion box to gather valuable feedback on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/emotional-salary-employee-happiness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee happiness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> levels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promote an environment of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/coaching-in-the-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coaching<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, training and development. Find out the goals and aspirations of your employees and help them achieve them.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognize effort, not just results.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Involve employees in the future goals of the company and promote a culture of continuous performance management.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, as simple as it sounds, say thank you!<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-608d67c7-4be9-4a36-a20d-7b70b5d0dd88\" class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\"><span id=\"hs-cta-608d67c7-4be9-4a36-a20d-7b70b5d0dd88\" class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-608d67c7-4be9-4a36-a20d-7b70b5d0dd88\"><!-- [if lte IE 8]>\n\n\n<div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div>\n\n\n<![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/4960096\/608d67c7-4be9-4a36-a20d-7b70b5d0dd88\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-608d67c7-4be9-4a36-a20d-7b70b5d0dd88\" class=\"hs-cta-img aligncenter\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/4960096\/608d67c7-4be9-4a36-a20d-7b70b5d0dd88.png\" alt=\"New call-to-action\" width=\"900\" height=\"308\" \/><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(4960096, '608d67c7-4be9-4a36-a20d-7b70b5d0dd88', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Benefits of Gratitude Team Building Exercise\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gratitude <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/team-building\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">team building<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> activities can be a great way to build a culture founded on appreciation and respect. <strong>Holding a regular gratitude activity for coworkers can encourage open dialogue and communication<\/strong> and help employees feel supported and part of a collective. This is especially important for avoiding <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/employee-burnout-in-remote-workers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee burnout in remote workers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who can often feel isolated and struggle to find the right <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/employee-work-life-balance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work-life balance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The \u201cthank you team building activity\u201d you choose will depend on both the interests of the company and your individual employees. It can be a formal activity or a series of regular informal activities throughout the year. Activities should be <strong>based around the concepts of inclusivity and motivation<\/strong> and take into account group dynamics. The ultimate aim is to build trust, connection, gratitude, and generosity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few examples of activities you could try:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask employees to write a gratitude list at the end of each week, highlighting three things they are grateful for. You could also get employees to make lists of why they are grateful for each other and pin them up on a noticeboard.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage management to give periodic employee awards for employee performance. Distribute awards publicly so employees can feel gratitude from their peers as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage gratitude in the workplace with a game known as the Reciprocity Ring. This technique is used by a number of renowned companies including Google, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, and Facebook. Everyone in the group asks for something, and everyone in the group offers help to someone else. The aim is to exchange advice, knowledge, and resources.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>What is an Employee Recognition Board?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another great strategy for encouraging gratitude in the workplace is using an employee recognition board: <strong>a wall plaque placed in a communal area that rewards exemplary employees.<\/strong> This can be a great way to promote recognition and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/what-is-employee-empowerment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee empowerment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use an employee recognition board to publicly congratulate exemplary work, announce your \u201cemployee of the week\u201d, and <strong>recognize big and small achievements in your company.<\/strong> It doesn\u2019t have to be formal achievements &#8211; even something simple like congratulating Mary on her delicious oatmeal raisin cookies can go a long way in making Mary feel valued.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gratitude boards at work can help employees feel their work is being noticed and their efforts are valued and appreciated. Why not get everyone involved and encourage all employees to <strong>post gratitude post-it notes on the board?<\/strong> This will also help foster a sense of peer-to-peer appreciation, further developing your culture of gratitude.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Keep Track of Employee Satisfaction and Productivity<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, the best way to nurture the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/nurturing-employee-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee experience<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and create a culture of gratitude in the workplace is by keeping track of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/nurturing-employee-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee satisfaction<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and productivity levels. The first step is to identify employee goals and monitor progress. The second step is to hold performance appraisals and conduct regular <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/employee-satisfaction-survey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee satisfaction surveys<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The third step is to promote a culture of <strong>communication and continuous performance management<\/strong> so that each employee feels that their development is important.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s all about providing employees with the right tools for success, creating opportunities and channels for employees to give and receive feedback, and offering support and guidance at every step of the employee journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, make sure you have the right tools and technology. For example, performance management software can help you <strong>track employee performance and appraisals.<\/strong> It can also help you schedule meetings, collect surveys, and gather 360\u00b0 feedback so that you always have access to real-time data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Factorial\u2019s performance management software solution, you can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gain insight into your workforce with 360-degree reviews<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use schedule regular performance review cycles in order to make strategic decisions based on qualitative and quantitative data<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tailor each employee evaluation to the performance needs of your company<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose from multiple-choice, short-answer, or rating questions, and select whether or not answer will be anonymous<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Track the progress of each employee performance review as it gets filled out<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automate your performance reviews processes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access feedback directly on Factorial\u2019s platform<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centralize all your HR processes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/get-started\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign up<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your free trial now and start improving your HR management with Factorial.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thanksgiving is just around the corner. 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