65% of Americans would choose a better boss over a raise.
According to a world leader in positive psychology interventions in the workplace, many employees feel unappreciated, uninspired, lonely, and miserable. A survey of 1000 American executives found a “whopping” (yes, please read that with sarcasm) 35% of Americans are happy at their job. And 65% say a better boss would make them happy. Only 35% say a pay raise will do the same thing.
What can you do? Appreciate people.
Here’s how: Take a post-it, write a 'thank you' note and leave it on someone’s chair today while they are at lunch, at the photocopier or in a meeting.
Allow me to demonstrate:
Jenna, thank you for the sweet suggestions last week. Love the lifesavers for those who save you.
Craig, thanks for your ideas, very creative as usual.
- For the really big idea that goes over the moon, try a Milky Way.
- For protecting a co-worker from mental or physical harm, offer a Three Musketeers.
Result: Happy, appreciated employees who smile!
Here's a few more tips from Forbes: click here