I am delighted to share with you how Kudo Cards has turned a negative work environment into something extremely positive. We introduced it three months ago, as soon as our law firm was allowed to operate again after a two-month lockdown due to the pandemic.
My staff was hesitant and skeptical when the Kudo Box was introduced in October, but the session went well. There was laughter and a feeling of appreciation throughout the office. Last month, we did it for the second time and I was surprised to hear how some of our quieter staff were able to write such beautiful notes of appreciation to their colleagues. The horizontal and vertical appreciation in the organization has worked wonderfully.
As a boss, I too was encouraged by the words of appreciation from my staff. This year has been particularly tough for most employers, as no one is spared from the pandemic’s challenge. The two new staff who joined us after September were elated by our firm’s positive culture. In fact, all of us are.
When we tell people that we’re grateful, we step outside of ourselves and focus on the other, which is important especially during hard times. It might feel counterintuitive to focus on someone else when you’re struggling to stay afloat, but in fact it’s the best medicine when things get tough.
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