Many of us have heard the term, ‘The Great Resignation,’ in describing the massive amount of employee turnover the last few years. In 2021, federal data shows nearly 50 million workers left their jobs for various reasons — higher pay, new career opportunities and more. With an already strained job market in the skilled trades, employee retention is more important than ever.

According to an article in Forbes, a survey by OnePoll found almost half of U.S. workers (46%) left a job because they felt underappreciated. Another 65% of respondents said they would work harder if they felt their contributions were noticed by management, proving that recognition and appreciation can go a long way in the workplace — especially amongst the younger generation.