- Human Resources
Celebrate the small wins at work
- The Resources Group, Inc.
Why you should celebrate the small stuff?
When it comes to motivating employees, you don’t have to wait until you reach major achievements or milestones to recognize their progress. Taking time to celebrate the small wins can make a big difference, especially during challenging times. This not only helps employees see the value of their contributions and feel good about their work. There is actual science behind how it works! Dopamine is released in the brain which can help employees feel happier in their work lives.
7 tips for making the most of small wins:
- Take an impromptu gratitude pause – Your celebration doesn’t have to be a large, organized event; an immediate, small gathering can go a long way, such as in a stand up meeting.
- Celebrate early and often – Recognizing wins frequently and consistently helps create positive momentum and allows everyone to see the progress you are making toward your goals.
- Applaud those ‘lesser-known’ efforts – Looking beyond the outstanding achievements encourages the reinforcement of successful behaviors at all levels.
- Continue to recognize outstanding performers – Celebrating excellence keeps the bar set high for your team.
- Share with all employees – Be sure to tie their success to the company’s success.
- Get creative for remote workers – With many workers missing the benefits of in-person connections, adding an element of surprise (such as having a gift card delivered to their home, or including a family member in a moment of praise) can leave a warm and lasting impression.
- Make it genuine – Be sure the celebration is authentic and a true win! Be a cheerleader for your team knowing that small victories are the key to success; plus, they ignite happiness and make work life a whole lot more enjoyable.
