Dr. Laura welcomes Navin ‘nuvs’ Jain, Product Evangelist at Workhuman, to the show to talk about gratitude and recognition. Workhuman focuses on workplace cultures that foster recognition, and Nuvs is deeply committed to spreading the word on the power of thanks and elevating great work happening in organizations. He and Dr. Laura discuss why gratitude can disappear from workplaces and how it can be brought back.
There is a tendency at work to think “well that’s just their job” when work is done well, but Nuvs outlines the power of saying thanks and how research supports that appreciation for work done elevates employee mental health and productivity. Dr. Laura and Nuvs address how the workplace culture is affected by what’s role modeled and that leaders are the ones who need to make the change. A lack of empathy and a rise of toxic bosses has waylaid appreciation, but the impact of offering thanks can’t be ignored. This episode explores human connection, gratitude, and how recognition increases workplace wellness.
“I’ve talked about emotion before, and empathy. And that’s really what I think is a key difference when someone says thank you. First of all, they’re expressing gratitude. They’re recognizing something you’ve done. And that actually makes you feel like, oh, I matter. I’m actually doing something here for the organization. And that drives that sense of belonging.” – Navin ‘nuvs’ Jain
About Navin ‘nuvs’ Jain:
Based in Boston, MA, Navin ‘nuvs’ Jain is a Product Evangelist at Workhuman, and previously spent five years developing the core recognition features of the Workhuman Cloud. A Workhuman solutions veteran, Nuvs previously led the effort to bring Service Milestones, Life Events, and Inclusion Advisor to market. He is passionate about creating a culture of recognition and enjoys discussing movies, tech, and politics.
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