Expressing appreciation or gratitude to others can boost their spirits and contribute to their well-being, but people hold back on their compliments, unaware of the impact their words have on others, write researchers Erica Boothby, Xuan Zhao and Vanessa Bohns. "Just as people must eat regularly to satisfy their biological needs, the fundamental need to be seen, recognized, and appreciated by others, as it turns out, is a recurring need at work and in life," they write.

A new Harris Poll survey shows that 52% of workers are considering changing jobs this year, which is up 1 percentage point over 2018. The most likely to change are those who earn $50,000 to $75,000 annually, at 59%.

Virtual mental health apps are being used by companies to help employees during the pandemic, particularly Generation Z, who are more likely to prefer artificially intelligent mental health services than other age groups, per an Oracle study. VideoAmp's Laura Kay Alves explains, "There's safety in technology-based mental health assistance because you don't have that same fear of judgment," while Grey London's Jacquie King says, "I would support rolling out mental health apps for the business, but not in isolation."

Artificial intelligence deployed on workplace communications platforms holds the promise for identifying signs of worker burnout, although this comes with privacy concerns. "It's important for employees to understand that their data is anonymous, that we don't share individualized data with their employer," says Woebot founder Alison Darcy.

Results and respect should be equal priorities for leaders, in part because research shows both have a role in an organization's bottom line, says S. Chris Edmonds in this blog post and video. "Gallup’s research finds that disengaged employees cost their company the equivalent of 18% of their annual salary," Edmonds says.

My friend Colin did a favor for me recently, but when I tried to compensate him for his time, he refused payment. So I baked him and his family a sourdough coffee cake instead. As I handed him the basket, I could tell the gesture made him slightly uncomfortable. That didn’t bother me. Colin and I have known each other since we were children and he’s always been uneasy about praise.

"I tried to pay you, but you said no. So now you suffer my cooking and compliments. Maybe next time you’ll just take the money," I joked. It worked. He dropped his head and smiled and thanked me.

Gratitude or praise offered with a genuine spirit is always a good thing as we see in our top story. Think of it like a vitamin. Make sure you take yours today.

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