The Labor Day holiday is intended to celebrate the contributions of Americas working class. That turns out to be most of us, given the relative few who are independently wealthy and the decreasing percentage of Americans who are currently unemployed. Perhaps this Labor Day week is also an appropriate time to reflect on what makes workers feel valued, given that those who feel valued are likely to be more productive and to stay in their jobs longer. As noted in the Harvard Business Review Management Tip of the Day for August 9, 2013, When employees feel valued, they are more satisfied, willing to work longer, and motivated to do their best.
- Verbal affirmations.
- Being told thank you.
- Others generosity in helping out and giving support.
- Being recommended and getting referrals.
- Having a sense of being part of a work family.
- Being asked for advice and input.
- Having and doing good work.
- Achieving a good outcome.
- Being paid.
- Working with nice, respectful clients.
- Being trusted with responsibility.
- Feeling included.
- Feeling that others are interested in your development.
- Being supported in bad times, both personal and professional.
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