{"id":10351,"date":"2016-02-11T09:00:04","date_gmt":"2016-02-11T15:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.appreciationatwork.com\/?p=10351"},"modified":"2016-02-11T09:44:50","modified_gmt":"2016-02-11T15:44:50","slug":"whats-the-connection-between-valentines-day-and-appreciation-in-the-workplace-not-much-with-one-exception","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appreciationatwork.com\/blog\/whats-the-connection-between-valentines-day-and-appreciation-in-the-workplace-not-much-with-one-exception\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s the Connection Between Valentine’s Day and Appreciation in the Workplace? Not Much! (with one exception)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Valentine\u2019s Day is quickly approaching. It is a great opportunity to communicate your love to those close to you. Unfortunately, it seems\"hearts<\/a> many in the world of employee recognition try to link recognition and appreciation to any holiday (I can\u2019t wait to see what they try to do with St. Patrick\u2019s Day!)<\/p>\n

So let me state firmly upfront \u2014\u00a0there isn\u2019t (or shouldn\u2019t be) much connection between Valentine\u2019s Day and communicating appreciation<\/a> in the workplace.<\/strong>\u00a0Why? Because Valentine\u2019s Day is about\u00a0personal relationships\u00a0<\/em>\u2014 spouses, boyfriends\/girlfriends (and maybe other family and friends, to a lesser degree.)<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s keep our boundaries clear, and not try to convince others of the importance of appreciation in the workplace by using inappropriate connections.<\/p>\n

Having said that, I do think employers and supervisors can demonstrate appreciation (indirectly) to their employees by supporting their efforts to do something special for their spouse \/ special person. Why?\u00a0\u00a0People are happier when their personal relationships are going well.<\/em>\u00a0And for many, Valentine\u2019s Day and all the cultural expectations surrounding it, can create additional stress in our lives (\u201cWhat should I do? What should I get them?\u201d)<\/p>\n

Recognize that this added stress may be there for your employees and support them in their efforts to communicate their love to their \u201cvalentine\u201d (if appropriate, let them off a little early to go get a gift, card or flowers.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"  Valentine\u2019s Day is quickly approaching. It is a great opportunity to communicate your love to those close to you. Unfortunately, it seems many in the world of employee recognition try to link recognition and appreciation to any holiday (I can\u2019t wait to see what they try to do with St. Patrick\u2019s Day!) 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