Want Happier Employees? Learn The Right Way to Say Thank You

A simple thank you engenders good will as long as it is sincere. But, delivered the right way in the workplace, it can produce even more significant results both for you and for the recipient. In fact, employee engagement training experts often include an entire module in their programs on the right way to show your appreciation. Why? Because it makes a difference.

If you want to say thank you in a way that inspires further effort, higher performance and greater commitment, follow these simple guidelines:

1. Be specific. General praise is watered down and has nowhere near the impact as a thank you with all the specifics…where, when, how, etc.
2. Praise the effort. It is not just the finished project that should be appreciated…but also all the time, effort and sacrifice it took to complete the work successfully.
3. Share how their work affects you personally. This will reinforce your genuine appreciation and the fact tha, as part of the same organization, you share common goals.