Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Has a colleague been AWESOME? Thank them!

Kathy Davis
Communications



Card racks offering colorful “Thanks for Being Awesome” notepads are now sprouting up around WSDA like spring flowers. 

These small sheets of paper offer a new and additional way to recognize our colleagues for great work. It’s quick and easy to write a simple thank-you note to someone who’s helped you out in a jam or done an especially good job that you’ve noticed. 

The recognition notepads are being distributed across the agency, including to regional offices.

How does it feel to receive a “you’re awesome” note? Here are three reactions:

Ashley Blowers, Administrative Services: “It made me smile. We all do lots of work each day that oftentimes seems to go unnoticed – the note was a nice reminder to keep on keepin’ on. I like that there's now a less formal way to recognize people.”


Paige Beck, Emergency Management: The “note was a fun and cheerful way to be thanked for a small, every day task that would normally go unnoticed. It was exciting to get a little colorful note on my keyboard as I started the morning.”

Vanessa Martinez, Financial Services: “Receiving a personalized thank you is a wonderful feeling. Taking a moment to acknowledge a coworker is something we should all do on a regular basis.” 

Remember, QUICK Awards are another way to recognize someone whose work performance goes above and beyond. Fill out a QUICK award here.  

In summary: There’s a new way to recognize colleagues who have helped you out or done an especially good job – look for “Thanks for being awesome” notepads.