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Quality time: focused attention, quality conversation, shared experiences, working collegially with coworkers on a task, small group dialogue

People in the workplace need to feel appreciated in order for them to enjoy their job, do their best work, and continue working over the long haul. When team members feel truly valued, good results follow.

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The single highest driver of engagement, according to a worldwide study conducted by Towers Watson, is whether or not workers feel their managers are genuinely interested in their wellbeing.

“(which may sometimes mean help. ing them find a position that is better for them than their current role). Recognition requires only that you implement certain behaviors: defining desired behaviors, monitoring them, and reward-
ing them when they occur. Authentic appreciation involves both behavior and heart attitude.”

“Recognition is largely about behavior. "Catch them doing what you want and recognize it," the books say. Appreciation, conversely, focuses not only on performance but also affirms the employee's value as a person. Recognition is about improving performance and focuses on what is good for the company. Appreciation emphasizes what is good for the company and good for the person”