When your manager is quick to give negative feedback but rarely offers praise, it can be frustrating and demoralizing. As social animals, we all have an innate desire to feel valued and appreciated for our efforts. At the workplace, recognition fulfills this need, while lack of recognition can lead to frustration, resentment, reduced motivation, disengagement, and quiet quitting.

Additionally, feeling dependent on recognition by a manager can also be detrimental to our personal sense of efficacy and our overall emotional health. leading the way in peer recognition will positively impact your own work environment. Research has shown that peer recognition has a significant positive effect—for instance, by boosting productivity and a sense of belonging.

Here are different ways peer recognition can work:

Important Tip: It's crucial to remember that authenticity is key. Recognition should be genuine and based on real merit or effort. Exaggerated or insincere praise can backfire and have the opposite effect.

Recognizing and appreciating employees is crucial for fostering a positive work environment, boosting employee morale and motivation, and creating a team culture that supports team members' emotional health. And all of these, ultimately, contribute to organizational success as well.

References

"Seeking to Belong: How the Words of Internal and External Beneficiaries Influence Performance." Working Paper 17-073. Paul Green, Francesca Gino, and Bradley R. Staats. Harvard Business School.

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When your manager is quick to give negative feedback but rarely offers praise, it can be frustrating and demoralizing. As social animals, we all have an innate desire to feel valued and appreciated for our efforts. At the workplace, recognition fulfills this need, while lack of recognition can lead to frustration, resentment, reduced motivation, disengagement, and quiet........

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