Thanking someone for a job well done is slowly becoming a thing of the past. It bums me out because acknowledging someone for working hard should be common practice. We have all heard the expression "a little goes a long way," and I am firm believer in this. It's amazing what a little gesture or a little act of kindness can do. It is so easy to acknowledge someone and their hard work; I am just surprised that it's not done more often.
I am one of those people who will repeatedly tell someone how appreciated they are. Why? Because chances are I work with people who are no where near as competent, as resourceful, or as engaged as the person I am complimenting. When I work with someone who is responsive and thorough, then I make a point to tell them. I want them to continue helping me with the same level of enthusiasm and commitment as they had done in the past. What better way to encourage someone to keep up the hard work, then to recognize the effort and simply say "Thank you!"
Saying "Thank You" or "Great job" doesn't cost you one cent. It takes very little effort, but it is much appreciated. I worked incredibly hard on the beginning stages of a new project at work last week. Come Sunday, I had a memo in my inbox thanking me for my continued effort. It put the largest smile on my face. It feels good when someone thanks you for working hard. I know that hard work is part of the job, and that the expectation is that everyone puts in the same amount of effort; but let's face it, sometimes that hard work is not demonstrated by all. A simple token of appreciation re-energized my spirit for the week, and I am ready to tackle the next phase of the project.
So the next time you see someone doing a stellar job, let them know. Give them a pat on the back. A thumbs up! A way to go. A thank you. And just remember that a little really does go a long way.
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