How do you like to show kindness to coworkers & colleagues?

17 Comments

1. AnonymousMay 2,2022 at 3:07PM UTC

   I've been known to leave anonymous notes on their desk with a word of encouragement or affirmation

2. Robyn WickMay 2,2022 at 3:09PM UTC

   I always like to send notes, but in the case of someone who may report to one of my peers, I like to make sure their supervisor knows how great they are, too.

3. Sharon HarrigerMay 2,2022 at 3:42PM UTC

   As someone that has worked remotely, one thing I have done is to wish my coworkers a good morning and great day. If I was on site I would bring in a treat occasionally. That's just me wanting to start the day on a positive note.

4. Megan RussellMay 2,2022 at 3:43PM UTC

   I like to send little notes or small things (candy, a pen, etc) and let them know I'm thinking about them. I've found that you should never assume that people know they are appreciated. I also like to verbally acknowledge their good ideas or actions in meetings.

5. AnonymousMay 2,2022 at 3:54PM UTC

   I utilize my company's internal platform to highlight employees/colleagues/team mates who have been crushing it at work. No matter if the work impact is big or small, I believe a little acknowledgement of all the great work they do day in and out can help boost someone's morale and bring light to their great work that might get overlooked, or go unnoticed. Just trying be part of the change I'd like to see more of in the workplace.

6. Anita GetzMay 2,2022 at 4:03PM UTC

   I always made cookies and sent to them during the holidays, and sent along little gifts

7. Christi MillerMay 2,2022 at 5:07PM UTC

   I try to say thank you in emails and calls. I also offer to help if they have a challenge. We exchange gifts at holiday time.

8. Beth HarrisonMay 2,2022 at 5:44PM UTC

   Leaving a note on their desk with or without a little something has alway been appreciated . When someone has really helped me out I love giving a roll of lifesavers with a note about being a lifesaver to me. I bought some post cards and cards too with thanks you, you’re awesome and great job already printed and I write a little note as well. A special email is always nice but sometimes going that extra step can make all the difference to someone.

9. Kim FreemanMay 2,2022 at 5:53PM UTC

   A simple heart felt thank you

10. Sarah HernandezMay 2,2022 at 6:51PM UTC

    A quick way for me is an, "I saw this and thought of you..." email with a meme or article.

11. Erika SpodenMay 2,2022 at 9:05PM UTC

    If your company uses Teams, you are able to send "praise" to co-workers. Then you can make a post stating why they did a great job and accompany it with a cheerful if silly graphic. It sounds small, but as long as we're remote, anything that breaks up the day so that people know they don't work in a horrible vacuum is helpful. My company also started doing a thing through HR where you can nominate people for job well done, mentioning either their team work or super skills. It's just a form that you fill out through Google highlighting their accomplishments and how they made work better and then management disperses some kind of bonus or swag. It has to be cheaper than a raise, so there's a management incentive, too!

12. Amanda NanceMay 2,2022 at 9:19PM UTC

    We have Kudos emails that get announced each month. And if it’s someone who deserves a super kudos, I’ll bring them baked goods or bring a souvenir back from a vacation

13. Kathleen FisherMay 2,2022 at 10:57PM UTC

    I love giving hand written notes mostly because I love receiving them too. Posting a note in my cube or at my desk makes me happy and feel appreciated.

14. AnonymousMay 3,2022 at 8:07PM UTC

    Kindness is not only the grand gesture, a delivered treat/gift item, a hand-written note, gift card, or the like. Kindness can simply be looking the person in the eye during a conversation and saying "you know, I appreciate you." Maybe they don't know a co-worker you've mentioned; make a point to introduce them to that person stating something each does really well (doesn't have to be work related - maybe they share a love of art, baking, etc.) Yet something so simple that people often forget about them is a smile, a wave, head nod; you never know what anyone is going thru and that smile, wave, or head nod could be the only ones they get that brighten their day.

15. Jackie WeismanMay 5,2022 at 5:50PM UTC

    Depends on what drives my coworkers. One of mine really thrives on public praise. So when she goes out of her way to help me, I make sure to mention it in staff meetings. My other coworker seems to like time away, so I'll invite her for a quick coffee run and pay for it as a thank you.

16. Paulla Fetzek, MSEdMay 6,2022 at 12:57PM UTC

    In any way I can.

    I thank people for helping me.

    Tell them I appreciate them.

    Send encouraging emails.

    Take a moment to talk to them and see how they're doing.

    Give a little gift or bring goodies into the office.

    Throughout my 19 years here, it's been my coworkers who've made this job worthwhile. I never hesitate to let them know!

17. Chloe ShauckMay 8,2022 at 10:22PM UTC

    I'm 5 months into a new job that I work remotely, so I'm figuring out how to do it so far in this role - but I make sure I thank them once done & again if there is any follow up AND if I'm presenting this work to others I make sure to share they had supported me & call folks out by name. This last one is a big one for me as my previous boss was not the best at providing credit where it was due.