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Our third #NaisLIVE on Facebook focused on appreciation and employee engagement

Our guest was Ewa Wawszczak, General HR Manager at Randstad. As part of the quarterly Randstad Labor Market Monitor survey, Nais asked Poles whether they receive feedback at work, what it concerns, when it is given, and how it affects their work and engagement.

Key findings from the survey

Iwona Grochowska, CEO of Nais, highlighted that only 6 out of 10 Polish employees report receiving feedback on their duties. Moreover, among those who do receive feedback, 3/4 get it after completing a task or project, while 62% are assessed cyclically.

Ongoing feedback and its impact

Both the CEO of Nais and the General HR Manager of Randstad leaned towards the idea of ongoing feedback—providing continuous feedback or staying in touch with employees regularly, rather than infrequently, such as quarterly or, even worse, annually.

Ewa Wawszczak’s thoughts on ongoing feedback

• Iwona Grochowska: “Does ongoing feedback affect what happens in an organization? Is its implementation stressful?”
• Ewa Wawszczak: “It depends on the organization and whether employee engagement is part of its culture. If a company has never addressed this before, there might be some fear. Anything new can be a bit stressful. However, once tried, many companies cannot imagine operating without this tool and understanding what employees like. It is a tool that can improve companies.”

The benefits of peer-to-peer feedback

Iwona Grochowska also noted the advantages of peer-to-peer feedback—not just from manager to employee. Such relationships can enhance team functionality and effectiveness.

• Iwona Grochowska: “Ongoing feedback should not be feared or seen as a confrontation with the team, but as a managerial tool that helps in development.”

Tips for giving feedback

• Ewa Wawszczak: “For me, the most important aspect is intention. It’s crucial to share your intention, take care of the delivery, even when conveying things that need improvement.”

You can watch the entire LIVE session here.

Want to learn more about appreciation? Download the Nais handbook titled “A Brief History of Appreciation: How to Build Daily Habits” from www.doceniaj.pl.

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