{"id":139061,"date":"2025-12-30T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/talogy.com\/?p=139061"},"modified":"2025-12-19T16:03:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T16:03:36","slug":"gratitude-in-the-workplace-5-tips-to-show-appreciation-to-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/talogy.com\/en\/blog\/gratitude-in-the-workplace-5-tips-to-show-appreciation-to-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"Gratitude in the workplace: 5 tips to show appreciation to employees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u2018Thank you.\u2019 Such a basic phrase that I not only work to use myself but have also been drilling into the head of my toddler on a daily basis. Chances are it\u2019s second nature for you to say it in everyday life, but when someone doesn\u2019t<\/em> say it, you take notice. At the end of the day, it\u2019s a simple gesture to show our gratitude toward someone who has positively impacted us in some way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s no surprise then that extending that simple act into the workplace makes a difference. One study<\/a> reported that 83% of employees tied their success at work to being recognized. Additionally, 82% reported that their level of engagement improved with recognition and 71% said they were more likely to remain with the organization if recognition was received frequently. These are clear indicators that expressing gratitude in the workplace is more than checking a box, it\u2019s directly tied to metrics like turnover and employee engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to express gratitude at work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Workplace gratitude is the intentional act of showing appreciation to a colleague, manager, administrator, or any other person you encounter in your day-to-day work life. This can be implemented in numerous ways which require varying levels of effort, and when done authentically, can be such an easy way to boost employee morale and company culture<\/a>. A few ideas include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Send a note<\/strong>: Write an email, send a message on chat, pick up the phone, reach out via text. These may be overly obvious, but they are also majorly underutilized. With so much technology at our disposal, let\u2019s work to use it as a force for good. Next time you grab your phone to scroll social media or start composing an instant message, stop and think first of whom you can send a quick note of thanks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Share accolades<\/strong>: Create a central location where teams and leaders can share kudos for one another. Encourage employees to share their workplace gratitude for their peers \u2013 both those on their teams as well as across departments \u2013 as a way to thank them more publicly for work that may go unnoticed otherwise. In hybrid or in-office environments, these could be housed on a bulletin board in a common area. In remote or globally dispersed groups, you could store them on the company intranet or by utilizing a platform like Kudoboard. Making this a regular part of business will go a long way toward instilling a healthy culture within your organization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Make it a routine<\/strong>: You want gratitude in the workplace to take hold and become a normal part of life within your company without becoming background noise. Whether it\u2019s a weekly, monthly, or even quarterly initiative, set some intentional time aside to thank and recognize employees. Think along the lines of Thank You Thursday, Grateful April, October Ovations, or Autumn Appreciation as some quick ideas to get started.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Host a surprise guest<\/strong>: When holding a meeting, invite a colleague or leader to join in person or remotely to share a recent experience with that particular team or an individual on the call. You want this to be a genuine interaction that highlights the success and work of the person\/people involved, not merely going through the motions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Provide rewards<\/strong>: I was hesitant to include this one because I truly feel that workplace gratitude can be effective despite any budgetary constraints. As seen in the above examples, a lot of ways to show gratitude at work do not cost a thing. But if you\u2019re looking to take those efforts one step further and invest some capital into thanking employees, here are a few ideas: \n