The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People

by Gary Chapman

Managers and employers need to incorporate this reality into their plans. Their business or organization is at risk of losing quality team members because their staff doesn’t feel appreciated by supervisors and coworkers. Most supervisors are not aware of this fact, and thus they focus more on the power of financial benefits to retain employees. But, as one fed-up manager told us, “They couldn’t pay me enough to stay here. The lack of support is deafening.”

Thus, the following conclusion can be stated: the level of satisfaction experienced at work is significantly influenced by the degree to which the employee feels appreciated by those around them—and engaged in their workplace and organization.

For some individuals, commending them for their kindness or honesty or tact means more than any other form of recognition. Start taking notice!