The Art of saying “Thank You” in the Workplace

The Art of saying “Thank You” in the Workplace

Happy Monday! How was your weekend? Here’s something to help start your week on the bright side! One of my first assignments as an HR practitioner was to arrange a "Thank You Day" where the leaders will go around to say "Thank You" to their staff and give them doughnuts. 
It was a major hit... 
...for ONE DAY. 
"Happiness" died down the day after.
Engagement survey came around a few days later. The scores remained low. 
They scratched their heads wondering why the doughnut event did not positively impact engagement scores. I scratched mine wondering they thought it would... 
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