Why Is Appreciation Important? How to Create a Positive Atmosphere at Work
I returned to my flat after my work was done, and I was sitting on my bed after a heavy meal, browsing through Facebook to check some new feeds. Suddenly, a message notification just popped up on the bar. It was from my high school classmate. We are not close enough to text each other, but I thought I would text her back.
So our conversation went like this.
Janet: Hey!
David: Hi, how are you?
Janet: I am fine. How is your work-life going?
David: Things are going well; in fact, I’ve started my own business.
Janet: That’s good. You are lucky that there is nobody to scold you.
David: hahaha! That’s true. There was no one to control us, but we too had pressure.
Janet: but not nearly as much as I do!
David: What happened?
Janet: That’s my boss, and she never lets me do my work in my own style; she wants me to do the job her way.
David: Maybe it’s because of the company’s standards.
Janet: No, it’s because she doesn’t know anything about programming, but she assigns us tasks that are impossible to complete in the given period.
David: Then why don’t you guys ask her for extra time?
Janet: Last week we worked for extra hours to finish her task, and when we submitted it, she didn’t say any compliments or good words, but instead scolded us for delaying the work!
David: Maybe you should change your job. It’s not a healthy environment to work in.
Janet: Maybe
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I sat for a while and scrolled back to see the messages again. She texted me only to share her inner turmoil.
My younger brother, who works as an accountant in a small furniture store, used to complain to me about his working conditions. He is a hard worker who, in addition to working as an accountant, also manages the store. Even still, if something goes wrong, his employer scolds and criticizes him.
Why Do Employers Treat Good Employees Badly?
Most employers assume that in order to keep their staff in line, they must be harsh with them. Another point that comes to mind is that businesses feel that if they alert their employees about their outstanding performance, they would want a raise.
Employers will sometimes treat loyal employees the worst, since they know they won’t leave. Bad employees, on the other hand, may not care and may quit at any time, thus employers do not want to push them in fear of their leaving.
What happens if you don’t recognize and praise your employees for their efforts?
- Constant complaining in the workplace has a negative impact on the team. You will dampen their spirits, and employees will find it difficult to work with you and the work environment you have created.
- If you believe that being strict with your employees will earn you respect, you are mistaken. People may be terrified of you and your actions, but they will never respect you because you are harsh with them.
- If you create a bad environment, employees who work in such setting will feel dissatisfied with their jobs, which will have a significant influence on overall productivity.
- It gives you an unprofessional appearance.
What can you do to make your workplace a happier place to work?
- Appreciate the small stuff. Appreciate the small efforts that your staff is putting out. Encourage and assist them in their work.
- Be careful with your words. They have a great impact on you and the person you are communicating with. With the words you are using to communicate and the way you are saying things, they can have both positive and negative impacts on you and the person you are communicating with.
- When you ask people to do things for you, and when they do it for you, thank them. Don’t think it’s their job, and don’t feel forced to thank them.
- Inquire about their thoughts and suggestions. Inviting them to share their thoughts and ideas will make them feel valued and included in a larger project. It will also boost their productivity and strengthen their commitment to the organization. You might be surprised by their good suggestions, which could be quite beneficial to the business.
The Risks of Being Too Nice to Your Employees.
There’s a distinction to be made between friendly and pals. It’s fine to express worry and care without becoming too personal or attempting to be more than a decent employer. Pay close attention to your interactions, give clear instructions on how to complete tasks, and encourage collegial collaboration, because the key is to keep the business or institution’s demands at the forefront.
