JOB WELL DONE:
When was the last time you gave a colleague
or co-worker a pat on the back and recognized that they were doing
a good job, or that their contributions were truly appreciated?
Job satisfaction surveys often place being appreciated above many
other indicators in rating why nurses stay at their jobs. Here are
a few suggestions for giving that "pat on the back:"
- Say "thank
you" to someone who goes beyond what was expected
- Write a note
- Send flowers or a gift certificate
- Develop a
"Wall of Fame" to include letters from customers, or
start an Employee of the Month program.
- Implement
an annual Nursing Excellence event.
- Make an effort
to offer praise for a job well done to at least six people a day.
Start with six pennies in your left pocket. Move a penny to your
right pocket after every compliment. You can't go home until all
the pennies are in your right pocket!
- Take
a friend to lunch. Sometimes a slight deviation from the routine
can help break the cycle of burnout.
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