I hope this doesn’t sound like I am bragging, but I thought it might be interesting to read. I sometimes get appreciated by the companies that I work for. One time I had a boss send me a bonus using the companies internal bonus program. I thanked him for it.
Why am I sharing this? To say that being appreciated isn’t just words it is actions. I didn’t care about the dollar amount that he sent, I felt great that my fears of being downsized/let go weren’t real. When companies let go of people all the time, it is easy to feel job insecurity. When you are complimented or even given a gift, that fear goes out the window.
Yes being let go could happen even when they give you gifts like this. There is no job security unless you are a Supreme court judge with a lifetime appointment. Still helping the common person feel secure in the job goes a long way towards having the energy and good attitude to keep struggling each day to do their best.
The rewards of valuing your employees are so immense for everyone.