Tapping into the Power of Employee Appreciation and Recognition During Covid-19

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Virtual 

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For Senior Leaders, Chairs, Directors, and People Managers

Appreciation, recognition, and gratitude are a remarkably strong source of energy that we all possess. When leaders can tap into that powerful source of energy it can have a deep, positive effect on work relationships and successful outcomes. In this session we will explore the science behind the impact of appreciation, recognition, and gratitude, what makes it such a dynamic force and the specific ways you can integrate these energy sources into your daily leadership practice.

What Participants Will Learn:

  • Describe the difference between appreciation, recognition, and gratitude and why it is essential to know the difference
  • Explain the rewarding appeal of a focus on appreciation and recognition
  • Recognize the positive performance and health impacts of employee appreciation
  • Summarize the most effective appreciation and recognition strategies and activities that can make a real difference
  • Demonstrate how to provide feedback/feedforward in an appreciative way
  • Identify opportunities for personal and collective expressions of gratitude and explain the benefits
  • Advocate for the UofG’s Appreciation and Recognition Initiative and relate core elements to others and the benefits to them personally and to the university overall

Facilitator: Linda Watt, Director, HR Learning and Development, and Sarah Joosse, Wellness@Work Coordinator, HR

Learn more and register on the Learning and Development website. 

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