"Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action." — W.J. Cameron
Whilst
Thanksgiving may have evolved into a turkey eating, football supporting, Macy’s
parade watching event, the original tradition stems from when the Pilgrims and
Indians joined over a feast to give thanks to each other and God for getting
through a difficult harvest. The gratitude shown to each other is something
which many employers forget to embrace in the workplace, yet a little
recognition and praise can have a significant impact on employee engagement and
productivity.
Thanksgiving
provides the perfect opportunity for employers to reflect on how often they
offer thanks and praise to their employees. Your employees work hard for you
all year, and what better season to show your appreciation and gratitude than
now, as we celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends.
Thankfulness
is something we have to practice. It is like learning how to play the piano.
Just as anyone who wishes to play piano well has to practice scales over and
over again, thanksgiving must be practiced continually.
Regardless
of your style and how you do it, connecting with employees and taking the
opportunity to thank them, whenever you can, pays dividends for everyone.
Appreciating and thanking your employees isn’t hard or costly. So take the time
to make a difference in your employee’s life. You will be pleasantly rewarded
by them making a difference in yours.
Being
thankful for what we already have is probably the most powerful tool of
positive thinking. The ability to notice what we already have and to consider
ourselves blessed with it truly unlocks the door to abundance and to feeling
good.
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