One of the significant challenges for leaders today is to help all team members (especially remote and hybrid team members) feel seen, heard, and valued.

About 93% of employees who feel valued are motivated to do their best at work. However, only 33% of employees surveyed feel valued, motivated, and engaged in their work. That means two-thirds of the workforce struggle to give their best because they don’t feel like their work is valued and their contributions aren’t appreciated. That is a HUGE gap.

One way to show an employee that they’re valued is through recognition. But before you recognize their contributions in your style, take a minute to consider their style. Some people like getting the spotlight on a team call. Others would much prefer a private note of appreciation. If your teams have taken the SDI, we give you specific tips for each of them. But if they haven’t taken the assessment yet, ask yourself, “How do they prefer to be recognized for the recognition to be the most meaningful?” To get you started, here are some ideas.