Activity 3.1 | Working from the Heart: Building Relationships with Employees

What makes you feel valued in your workplace? 

In your journal, list gestures that help you feel valued. For example, most of us like to hear “thank you” when we do something for another.

Now, write a second list of possibilities for the program to recognize your employees' value. For example, recognizing anniversaries “Today is the fifth anniversary since Lisa joined us”; a gift certificate to thank someone for extra service; a thank you song with the children; posting an achievement that parents can see (with permission, of course). How can you incorporate some of these ideas into daily routines?