Encouraging feedback is of immense importance to a person's motivation and well-being at work.
The vast majority of us greatly value genuine and targeted positive feedback. It responds directly to the human need to be seen and appreciated through one's own abilities and efforts.
When a person receives genuinely encouraging feedback for high-quality work, it directly nourishes their needs for competence and relatedness. Feedback acts as a catalyst that shifts motivation from external performance towards an inner drive to succeed and develop.
By giving regular feedback, you build a psychologically safer work culture and support your colleague to succeed in the best possible way. This creates an environment where expertise can truly shine. In this way, you ensure that they feel valued, stay with the company, and continue as a happy and efficient employee for a long time. One of the most common reasons for changing jobs is the feeling that one's hard work is not appreciated and goes unrecognised.
When did you last receive feedback that reminded you of the value of your work?
Alex Bern
Recruitment and HR
050 464 01 84
alex@jidoka.fi
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