Event: Workplace Appreciation Learning Session
Date: Apr 9, 2026
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Virtual
Description:
With the scheduling of annual performance evaluation 1:1 conversations and the Faculty and Staff Experience Survey launching on April 1, now is an ideal time to explore the powerful impact of appreciation in the workplace, both at an individual employee and unit level.
Grounded in the book The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, the Workplace Appreciation learning session is designed for all George Mason faculty and staff, including both supervisors and individual contributors, who want to better understand how meaningful appreciation boosts engagement, satisfaction, and team culture.
Participants will:
- Learn about the five languages of workplace appreciation
- Reflect on their personal preferences for receiving appreciation
- Identify practical strategies for expressing genuine appreciation to George Mason colleagues
- Discuss ways to integrate appreciation into daily interactions, performance evaluations, and team practices
This session offers a chance to deepen self-awareness, strengthen relationships, and create more positive, supportive work environments across the George Mason community.
Upcoming sessions include the following:
- Thursday, April 9, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Zoom
View upcoming sessions and register in MasonLEAPS.
Additionally, business units can request the Workplace Appreciation workshop to be tailored to their unit goals and delivered at team meetings, retreats, etc. Reach out to engagehr@gmu.edu with questions or to schedule a customized Workplace Appreciation workshop.
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