A Reminder for Leaders: These have been tough times for employees. Many have lost their jobs. Many are feeling uncertainty about the future. And, many are continuing their dedicated work in hopes that their loyalty and determination will be recognized.

Whatever the formalities of your reward and recognition systems may be, these are the times to be sure employees who dependably do their work feel appreciated. One of the most effective ways to do this is to take a genuine interest in your employees. Know their family circumstances, their hobbies and interests, and their career aspirations. It is demoralizing to feel unappreciated or that the person for whom you work has no interest in your well being. 

A mistake many managers make is to forget what it’s like to be “an employee.” You may see employees’ needs through your own filter of what’s important in terms of recognition. Whatever your own needs may or may not be, it is your responsibility to reach out to your people. Such appreciation goes a long way, especially now.

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