The Surprising Benefits of Gratitude Your Team Should Know

Just saying 'thank you' makes people work 50% harder

Ruth Black (UK)/Stocksy

We spend more time with our coworkers than with our families. But we rarely thank our colleagues. We thank the barista who hands us coffee. We thank a stranger who holds the door. But what about the colleague who stayed late to help us finish a project? Nothing.

At work, saying “thank you” feels awkward. We think appreciation is something soft. We expect people to do their job without thanks—that’s what they get paid for.

Gratitude at work doesn’t get the attention it deserves.

With Thanksgiving around the corner in the United States, it’s a good time to reflect and be thankful.

Let’s explore how gratitude can help your team work better together. It improves cohesion and sparks innovation. Practice gratitude every day—not just on special occasions.

Why Gratitude Matters

“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more.” – Melody Beattie

Appreciation means recognizing the good things in life—the positives in our experiences. Gratitude…