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Small Gestures Build Community
Published on 18/11/09
by Carrie Brancheau, PHR
Debra Neri was one of our honorable mention submissions in our Small Gestures Contest. She posted a great story and one that contains an important reminder for leaders.
Time is never wasted when you spend it connecting with the people you work with and creative activities that help teams connect with other is time well spent. Thanks for sharing your “Small Gesture” experience with us, Debra:
I once had a boss that thanked me every day for doing my job and always remembered every ones birthday and actually took time to talk to everyone. Also, having get togethers at the office like lunch at the end of the month when we closed for and hour or so even the receptionist could relax. In these days of every business being open 24/7 it is … Read Morehard get to know your coworkers and I feel that when people spend more time at work than with their family it is important to know each other and then there will a sense of community at work. I remember when businesses would close for lunch. I know for myself a workplace can be more than just a place to get paycheck. I know some people you can never please for what ever the reason, but we all want to feel important!
–Debra Neri
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