Kindness always pays off at Work. Why?

Whether you’re just starting a new job or transitioning into people management, kindness is a valuable attribute that speaks volumes about your character, commitment, and long-term value. Here are a few simple routines you can integrate into your everyday life that will spread kindness and help create a culture of kindness in your organisation.

• Practice radical self-care. The best way to be a valuable, thoughtful team member is to be?disciplined about your physical, emotional, and mental wellness.
• Do your job. Start with the basics by showing up on time and making your career to the best of your ability. This is where your self-care practice comes into play — you can’t do your best work without taking care of yourself first.
• Reach out to others with intention. Make plans to meet virtually or, even better, in person with your colleagues. Ask about their pets, their recent move, or their family. Most importantly, practice?active listening.
• Recognise and acknowledge people. Authentic, thoughtful interactions show that you’re thinking about the other person and reflecting on their unique attributes and values, which can cement social connections.
• Please be careful with your feedback. Being kind means offering input for the betterment of the person receiving it and the overall success of your company.
• When?anxiety is high and morale is low, kindness isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. With?mass layoffs, economic uncertainty, and?geopolitical tensions, kindness is needed now more than ever, especially at work.
• Research?suggests that kindness yields positive outcomes for businesses. Being kind to your employees can help you establish a thriving culture, increase employee engagement, and enhance productivity if you're an emerging leader, top talent, etc. When people receive a compliment or words of recognition, it helps them feel more fulfilled,?boosts their self-esteem, improves their?self-evaluations, and?—the result: happier, more engaged employees.
• At an individual level, when you engage in acts of kindness, it boosts?serotonin and dopamine?— neurotransmitters in the brain that promote feelings of satisfaction and well-being. It also releases endorphins, your body’s natural painkillers.
• Decades of research support it: Kindness is suitable for everyone.