I can't help but feel a bit disheartened by how things are being handled this appreciation week, especially with the new higher-ups (in my division) focused on cutting costs. I would love to hear what other locations are doing to celebrate? So far, all we've gotten is a goody bag on Monday, and we’re having a family day on Friday. That’s it. After being with the company for over a decade, I've never seen an appreciation week like this.
I know we’re not entitled to anything, but it’s tough to shake the sense that the appreciation isn’t really there this time around (albeit, was it ever?). I wonder if other teams are feeling the same way or if they’re having a better experience? It’s important to recognize the hard work of employees, especially when morale is already shaky due to the rumors of layoffs, etc. The energy feels off more than ever.
Is anyone else stuck in meetings with a select few going on about how “valued” we are? Honestly, the speeches are so generic, at best, it’s almost painful. You can practically see them relishing the sound of their own voices. It’s like they think we’re all just hanging on their every word. I get it; we should feel appreciated, but a little authenticity wouldn’t hurt. It’d be nice to hear something real for a change instead of the same old clichés.
Why does it seem like you become less human the higher up the ladder you get? These people are completely out of touch on so many levels.