Two things we want to feel each day when we come to work, two things we like our boss to tell us, and two things that keeps us going.
In May, one of our WIG SMILE Program weekly commitments was to ask staff, “What makes you feel most valued and appreciated?” Below are just a few of the 140 responses.
- “I like that they trust me to do my job and do not micro-manage me.”
- “I like to make the residents happy.”
- “The benefits that Beatitudes has to offer.”
- “promotions for valued employees.”
- “That smile from a happy resident.”
- “Getting to work with the residents or getting to help anyone at all.”
- “When I am asked for my expertise, when I am able to help with an issue.”
- “Taking responsibility and being in control of your life.”
- “Helping and serving others.”
- “Trabajar en equipo” (teamwork)
- “Talking with residents.”
- “Volunteering.”
- “What I value most from the campus is everyone getting along, being so positive and residents
and staff knowing me by name.”
- “Learning new skills and using these skills to better the campus.”
- “Being part of something that matters.”
- “When residents answer the door with a smile.”
- “When managers say good job.”
Those responses reminded me of why we come to work each day and why we work for the Beatitudes. Everyone wants to feel they are appreciated and valued.
it's not just management that make us feel good. What about us as a co-worker. We can add value to those around us, and make them feel appreciated and valued. Each one of us has the ability to add value to someone else and make them feel appreciated. It doesn't take much, write a co-worker a note, make them feel important, make them laugh, lend a helping hand, remember their name, lead by example, listen more, give your full attention, just being there for someone, etc. These simple ideas are a start to letting our co-workers know we value and appreciate them. Think of ways you can add value to others, look for ways to do it. We can change how each staff member feels about themselves just by a simple, random act.
A campus board member would always say, “Make it a great day!” That means, I need to make it great, not wait for someone else. Start today and make each day a great day for you and for someone else.
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