The problem with Employee Appreciation Day
Briefly

Employee Appreciation Day highlights organizations' gratitude efforts, but expressing appreciation only once a year may create a sense of insincerity among employees. This year-round absence of acknowledgment can harm employee morale. With many companies reducing their DEI initiatives, embedding recognition practices can foster a culture of inclusion. Recognition, when done meaningfully and frequently, can significantly enhance trust and promote a stronger workplace environment. Organizations need strategies to make appreciation part of their daily culture, ensuring employees feel valued continuously and not just during designated days.
If organizations express appreciation only once a year, the gesture may feel insincere and fail to build genuine recognition throughout the year.
As DEI initiatives face cuts, fostering an environment of everyday recognition can ensure inclusion and reinforce employee value within the workplace.
Read at Fast Company
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