Episode 125

125. Navigating the Holidays as the Boss: A Guide to Appreciation

In today's episode, we're delving into fostering appreciation in the workplace during the holidays.

First, let's talk about workplace recognition and appreciation. Recognizing and appreciating your team members is paramount. I'll share fantastic strategies like personalized notes, cards, and gifts. Plus, we'll discuss the importance of acknowledging achievements in team meetings and moving beyond occasional pizza parties.


Next, we'll tackle holiday office parties and employee preferences. I'll reveal why I'm skeptical about these parties and what employees truly prioritize during the holiday season. You'll also discover alternative ideas for creating a festive atmosphere in a diverse workplace.


Lastly, we'll explore ways to promote holiday spirit. It's essential to give your team time off to be with their families and find ways to wind down the business during this season. Throughout, remember that year-round gratitude and recognition are keys to successful leadership. Join me!


What you'll hear in this episode:

[0:00] Fostering appreciation in the workplace during the holidays.

[2:20] Workplace recognition and appreciation strategies.

[7:10] Holiday office parties and employee preferences.

[10:50] Alternative holiday party ideas for a diverse workplace.

[14:35] Promoting holiday spirit in the workplace.


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Jackie Koch

Hey, I’m Jackie Koch. I have over 15 years of experience prospecting talent and building teams for Fortune 500 companies, startups and small businesses in all types of industries.  Technically, I have an MBA from Concordia University, although I’d argue I learned more about growing and scaling a modern business over the last 5 years in the LA tech start up scene. There I built out recruiting and People Operations teams for high growth tech start ups. I love entrepreneurs and being one at heart, I started my own business during the pandemic. I’m the founder and CEO of People Principles where I help founders scale through fractional recruiting and people operations services.