Positive feedback is more effective when it is Behavioral, Explicit, Strengths-based, and Timely (BEST). In our research on what makes work meaningful, one of the most powerful, but underused, ...

The good news is it is easy to reverse. The more genuine, positive feedback coworkers receive, the more likely they are to accept it. This often inspires people to give it to others, and so on.

Establishing a positive organizational culture, one in which employees and managers support one another, should be a top priority for organizations. Expressing praise and gratitude is particularly ...