The Appreciation Equation: Why Valuing Employees is Key

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In this episode of the Mind, Body, Work podcast, host Joanne Swann is joined by Dr. Alexandra Dobra-Kiel, Innovation and Strategy Director at Behave, and Amrit Sandhar, CEO of &Evolve. Together they discuss the psychological advantages of expressing gratitude in the workplace and share effective strategies for employee appreciation. This discussion comes just in time for Employee Appreciation Day on March 1st.

Guest 1: Dr Alexandra Dobra-Kiel, Innovation and Strategy Director at Behave

Dr. Alexandra Dobra-Kiel is an Innovation & Strategy Director at Behave, specialising in combining corporate strategy and behavioural science. Alexandra holds an award-winning PhD from Warwick and a master’s from Cambridge. Her expertise focuses on emotions and ethical decision-making. She recently developed Behave’s Reveal-EX, targeting psychological safety in the workplace. Alexandra has contributed to discussions on workplace wellbeing in The Independent, Vice, and WorkLife.

Questions for Dr Alexandra

  1. What is the psychological impact of employee appreciation on an individual’s motivation and job satisfaction, and how does this vary across different personalities or work environments?
  2. How does receiving recognition at work affect an employee’s mental and emotional state from a behavioural science perspective?
  3. In terms of long-term psychological well-being and career development, what are the effects of consistent employee appreciation?
  4. Can you discuss how cultural or generational differences influence the perception and effectiveness of employee appreciation?
  5. What are the psychological impacts of active employee appreciation practices on team dynamics and overall workplace culture?

Guest 2: Amrit Sandhar, CEO of &Evolve

Armit Sandhar is the founder of &Evolve. Amrit has worked with several well-known brands across the UK, to improve employee engagement, experience and organisational productivity. With a particular passion for neuroscience and psychology to drive behavioural change, combined with his experience in employee engagement, he uses a data-driven approach to identify the issues organisations are struggling with, and to work with them to create solutions leading to drive sustainable change.

 

Questions for Amrit
  1. Could you share some innovative and effective ways businesses can show appreciation to their employees that go beyond traditional bonuses or rewards?
  2. How can technology be utilised to enhance employee appreciation practices in today’s digital workplace?
  3. In your experience, what are some low-cost but high-impact strategies companies can implement to show appreciation, especially for small businesses or startups with limited budgets?
  4. Can you discuss the importance of personalised appreciation and how companies can tailor their appreciation strategies to suit individual employee needs and preferences?
  5. What are some common mistakes or pitfalls companies should avoid when trying to show appreciation to their employees, and how can they effectively address these challenges?

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Dr. Alexandra Dobra-Kiel is an Innovation & Strategy Director at Behave, specialising in combining corporate strategy and behavioural science. Alexandra holds an award-winning PhD from Warwick and a master’s from Cambridge. Her expertise focuses on emotions and ethical decision-making. She recently developed Behave’s Reveal-EX, targeting psychological safety in the workplace. Alexandra has contributed to discussions on workplace wellbeing in The Independent, Vice, and WorkLife.

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Armit Sandhar is the founder of &Evolve. Amrit has worked with several well-known brands across the UK, to improve employee engagement, experience and organisational productivity. With a particular passion for neuroscience and psychology to drive behavioural change, combined with his experience in employee engagement, he uses a data-driven approach to identify the issues organisations are struggling with, and to work with them to create solutions leading to drive sustainable change.

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