Which 2 out of 3 employees on your team don’t feel appreciated?
Are you self-assessing whether or not they feel appreciated?

Which 2 out of 3 employees on your team don’t feel appreciated?
Gallup found that only 1 in 3 employees strongly agree they received recognition in the past week.
That means most of your team probably doesn’t.
And even when you do give recognition, ask yourself:
- Is it specific, or just “good job”?
- Is it based only on what you value (productivity), or what they value (effort, sacrifice, risk management, consensus-building)?
Are you self-assessing whether or not they feel appreciated?
We often give ourselves the benefit of the doubt.
The real question: how can you ask them, and ensure they’re candid in the response?
Appreciation isn’t a soft skill.
It’s a retention and performance strategy.
Teams that feel seen stay longer, work harder, and contribute more.
Next step: Audit your last month of feedback.
Who got recognized, for what, and why?
If you can’t answer that clearly, it’s time to change.
I work with CEOs and leadership teams to build cultures where appreciation fuels loyalty and results. Ready to get the most out of your people? Let’s connect.