The Dark Side of Employee Appreciation: When It Feels Forced or Inauthentic
Introduction Employee appreciation is a crucial element of workplace culture, fostering engagement, motivation, and job satisfaction. However, when recognition lacks sincerity, it can do more harm than good. Performative appreciation—when organizations prioritize optics over genuine gratitude—can leave employees feeling disconnected and undervalued. Over-the-top recognition, excessive praise, or insincere gestures may seem beneficial on the surface […]
