Everyone wants to feel valued. They want to feel appreciated for the work they do… after all, they are playing a role in your company’s overall success. When you show your employees they are valued, they will help your business thrive.
If your people do not feel valued at work it can have an impact on culture, performance, and they are more likely to quit.
Research has found that 66% of employees say they would “likely leave their job if they didn’t feel appreciated.” This number is even higher among millennials. 76% said they would leave. Showing appreciation is not just a good thing to do; it plays a key role in helping keep your people feeling valued and engaged.
Here are some sure-fire signs an employee may be feeling undervalued:
So, how do you make your employees feel valued? Follow these lessons:
Employees who feel valued have more loyalty to their employer. If your employees are not feeling valued, it’s time to change this, or you could end up losing them.
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