At work: People who feel valued work more productively
Created: 11/18/2022, 7:00 p.m
By: Carina Blumenroth
Motivation and productivity – people need that at best in their everyday work.
They don't only develop intrinsically.
External factors are important.
Those who like their work usually get out of bed better in the morning.
An activity that suits you, in which you are supported and challenged, can increase your own motivation for everyday life.
Of course, an open working atmosphere with good communication also helps.
However, the appreciation that employees receive is also an important indicator of performance and productivity.
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As an employee, you are often happy when your own commitment and work is seen.
It can help that you are praised.
But praise alone does not make people feel valued.
praise | Appreciation |
|---|---|
Related to a specific professional performance | Sustainability: Permanently noticeable |
Spontaneous | Wholeness of the human being is seen |
It follows that praise is and can be part of an appreciative attitude towards employees, but praise alone will not lead to a lasting feeling of appreciation among employees.
Appreciation motivates employees
As a boss, you naturally want your employees to deliver good work within a certain time frame.
However, this is not a sure-fire success that employees bring with them as intrinsic motivation.
So that employees are satisfied in their job, bosses can also make their contribution.
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Benefits of Appreciation
Job satisfaction is linked to appreciation; those who feel valued are, on average, more satisfied with their job.
Factors that influence an appreciation are the following:
show interest
Feedback – regular and honest
Include assessment – asking for advice on job issues
Recognizing and promoting talent
Trust is created
(Psychological) stress can be reduced
Motivation and productivity increase
Sources: Raab-Verlag.de, faz-personaljournal.de
Another advantage: who appreciates, also receives appreciation.
When bosses treat their employees with respect, the working atmosphere improves on the one hand and sympathy for the boss increases on the other.
If you decide that you want to treat each other more respectfully in the company or in the company, then the good news is that everyone can learn this.
Among other things, open communication and self-reflection are important.
Appreciation as a binding magnet
The labor market is changing, and younger employees in particular tend to look for alternative jobs if they are not satisfied.
It can be difficult for companies to get employees and then to keep them.
Appreciation is an approach that can strengthen the bond between the company and its employees.