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People are hardwired for appreciation, so create an environment where gratitude thrives.

When it comes to feeling appreciated on the job, what matters most to employees?

If you answered “pay,” think again. Pay, it turns out, is low on the list.

At holiday time, it’s often customary to give something to team members. Starbucks gift cards and holiday cookies are popular choices. But here’s a better, more meaningful way to show employee appreciation. We’ll give you four tips to help get you started.

Employee appreciation matters. Employees thrive on it and it motivates them too. We know this because workers across the country consistently tell us so. We spoke with several companies that earned high ratings from employees for showing appreciation and here are seven key insights.

Leaders at these organizations are adopting a fresh approach to appreciation that fully embraces today’s employees and what’s most important to them.