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No, Millennials Don’t Expect a Trophy For Every Little Thing They Do at Work
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Telling someone “thanks” for taking on additional responsibility is not only the right thing to do, but can also boost future efforts as well.
Surprise, surprise! Gen Y doesn’t expect a trophy, certificate or pat on the back for every little thing they do at work, according to research from Lumesse (formerly StepStone Solutions).
Of course, I’ve written repeatedly that this perception simply isn’t true, but Lumesse now confirms (quoting):
Rather than rehash the same message about misconceptions and stereotypes of Gen Y employees, I’m interested in your own take. Tell me in comments (or take the quick poll at right. TLNT readers, click through to get to it here.):
I argue that even the most committed, engaged and gung-ho employee will volunteer for extra work only so many times without receiving some kind of recognition and appreciation of those efforts. Research I’ve written about on Compensation Café shows people who are thanked for their help on a task are 100 percent more likely to help again in the future than if no appreciation is given.
The choice is obvious to me. Give employees the appreciation and recognition they deserve when they go above and beyond.
This originally appeared on Derek Irvine’s Recognize This! blog.