"The number one reason people stay at a company? It's not for the money. It's because they feel valued and appreciated. Every company needs a culture of appreciation. What's that? ↳ Regular recognition as the standard (not just at annual review time). Why should you care about it? ↳ Because happy teams are productive teams. People want purpose, not just a paycheck. 🚩 When is the right time to start? Now, but especially when you see: 1. High staff turnover 2. Low engagement 3. Lack of initiative 4. Missed deadlines 5. Increased conflicts How can you begin? With these 8 practices: 1. Frequent recognition 2. Acting on feedback 3. Personalized acknowledgement 4. Peer recognition 5. Team celebrations 6. Flexible work options 7. Celebrating personal moments 8. Handwritten thank-you notes Appreciation is the key to a healthy workplace culture. It's the glue that holds high-performing teams together. → Start now. → Be consistent. → Watch your team grow. Your business (and team) will thank you."