Your morning huddle is a perfect time to show people they are appreciated. Leaders — call out your team members for the amazing things they are doing!
The MDS Dental Practice and Benefits Committee encourages you to celebrate wins. During your morning huddle, in addition to looking at your goals and numbers, take time to make your team members feel important and recognized. Create an environment where team members feel confident to recognize their peers who helped them the day before. Let everyone know — in front of leadership and your colleagues — how much you appreciate anything that anyone has to say. Your kind words and acknowledgment will go a long way.
Appreciation develops an atmosphere of respect, encouragement, and motivation among team members. In 2022, OnePoll, a market research company, conducted a workplace survey where almost half (46%) of the respondents said they had left a job because they felt unappreciated. When asked how their current place of employment could improve, 35% said they’d like recognition from their employers in the form of perks, bonuses, or a recognition program. All things considered, 65% admitted that they would work harder if they felt it would be noticed by management.