every minute spent in employee appreciation and recognition has a higher ROI than the hours you spend pouring over the ledgers.

Kudos are inextricably linked to motivation, recognition and reward.

Kudos is k-u-d-o-s. It's an ancient Greek word meaning "glory" or "praise."

Kudos represents recognition, appreciation, respect and honor for your fellow employees.

It was first recorded as used by Homer, an ancient Greek poet who introduced Kudos into his epic works as a word of praise, renown and honor.

if you want to grow apples, plant apples! If you'd like to grow appreciation, plant appreciation, and do it by giving Kudos liberally to everyone who half-deserves it.

Meaningful recognition in the form of Kudos makes for an excellent motivator across all kinds of work structures.

Here are some ideas for Kudos giving:

Email or handwritten notes of thanks
Shoutouts on Kudos software- like the Slack Kudos app Matter!
Physical awards, whether they're engraved or not
Kudos-points toward a Kudos kitty or Kudos jar
Kudo-candy

Kudos aren't just top-down. They're something that can be shared between coworkers or even from staff to their higher-ups.

Employees who receive Kudos return the favor with Kudosing their teammates; it's kind of like a snowball effect