While employee recognition programs can be effective in acknowledging achievements and performance, they are not successful in helping individuals feel appreciated at work. Senior leaders can learn the foundational issues necessary for employees to feel truly valued and create a more positive work environment, which has been shown to have numerous benefits for the organization's functioning. Be prepared to challenge your thinking about employee recognition and communicating appreciation in the workplace. You will also receive practical action steps to help make a culture of appreciation a reality in your organization. By participating in this webcast, you will be able to: \* Delineate the differences between traditional employee recognition and authentic appreciation. \* Identify the four core components for employees to truly feel valued. \* Avoid two major misconceptions leaders often have about appreciation in the workplace. \* Establish (and measure) the positive impact that can occur when authentic appreciation is consistently communicated among team members.