5 Tips for Expressing Gratitude to Employees

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Whenever I present on topics such as leadership or team building, I always incorporate a section on the importance of gratitude. While gratitude may seem like an intangible topic, it is quite the contrary. Research shows that gratitude is a leading factor in team-member engagement.

For instance, years of research led to the development of the Gallup Q12 survey, the leading survey determining employee engagement. The survey consists of 12 questions, of which more than two-thirds are directly or indirectly related to feeling appreciated. For team members to stay engaged and do the best work possible, leaders must be mindful and intentional when it comes to expressing gratitude.

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