The Elements of Engagement provide a framework for understanding and meeting employees’ workplace needs. Behind each of the 12 items lies a fundamental need that employees and teams require to be successful.

Q4: In last seven days, I have received recognition or praise for doing good work.

Help Me See My Value:  The fourth element of engagement is about helping employees see their value.  It may represent one of the greatest lost opportunities for supervisors.  Praise and recognition should be authentic, meaningful and motivating.  It can also be a tool supervisors can use to communicate what is important. Learn why it’s important for recognition to be frequent in the video clip below.