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The 5 languages of appreciation in the workplace : empowering organizations by encouraging people / Gary Chapman & Paul White.

Chapman, Gary D., 1938- (author.). White, Paul E., 1957- (author.).

Summary:

You appreciate your coworkers, but do they feel appreciated? In today's workplace it is crucial for employees to feel valued. But that's a challenge when you and your employees communicate appreciation differently. Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Paul White help you: Elevate employee engagement by making your staff feel truly valued ; Decrease turnover and increase loyalty with your employees and supervisors ; Reduce cynicism and create a more positive work environment.

Record details

ISBN: 9780802418401
ISBN: 0802418406
Physical Description: 251 pages ; 22 cm
Edition: updated edition.
Publisher: Chicago : Northfield Publishing, [2019]

Content descriptions

General Note:	"Now with new chapters on: remote employees and virtual teams, generational differences and appreciation, communicating appreciation between colleagues." --Back cover. "Includes MBA inventory access code"--Cover. (Requires single-use code printed on inside of back cover).
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-250).
Formatted Contents Note:	Preface to the updated edition -- Introduction -- What employees want most -- For business leaders : why appreciation is a good investment -- Appreciation : From both managers and peers -- Appreciation language #1: Words of affirmation -- Appreciation language #2: Quality time -- Appreciation language #3: Acts of service -- Appreciation language #4: Tangible gifts -- Appreciation language #5: Physical touch -- Discover your primary appreciation language: the MBA inventory -- The difference between recognition and appreciation -- Your potential blind spot: your least valued teams -- Generational differences and other FAQs -- How appreciation works in different settings -- Does a person's language of appreciation ever change? -- Overcoming your challenges -- What if you don't appreciate your team members? -- Now it's your turn.