A better way for managers to give thanks at work

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Times are challenging. Work is frenetic. Your people are digging in and doing their best to produce good work. You want to acknowledge this and thank them for their efforts. But you aren’t quite sure what to say.

Expressing appreciation to people at work (and in life) can go a long way. Many people work tirelessly without any acknowledgment. A paycheque is never enough when it comes to fostering long-term good will, heightened engagement and discretionary extra effort. People want to feel recognized and appreciated.

Expressing appreciation comes naturally to some people but for others it might feel awkward. If you manage people, it is important to learn