Since 2016, HeyTaco has helped drive employee recognition for teams of all shapes and sizes. Giving tacos makes peer-to-peer recognition approachable, friendly, and fun.
Giving is a core part of HeyTaco's mission, and we know that's different from the norm.
But just imagine every person in your team having qualities of sharing knowledge and giving credit that allow them to achieve higher goals. Your company stands out; your team is mentally and emotionally healthier.
It’s all possible when we learn how to build a culture of giving.
What is a culture of giving at work?
A culture of giving goes hand-in-hand with a culture of gratitude. Core behaviors focus on generosity. Being generous with support, recognition, expertise, understanding, and appreciation. Many organizations have generous people, but these behaviors are more visible in a culture of giving.
- Sharing experiences and advice
- Guiding others in the right direction
- Giving a moment of their time
- Helping others solve problems
- Introducing people and making connections
- Being a good listener
- Providing exceptional customer service
Emphasizing appreciation and gratitude supports givers. It shines the spotlight on them, turning giving from a nice quality into a positive culture.
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Try HeyTaco freeWhy a giving mindset is revolutionary
Research has long suggested that companies with a culture of giving are more productive and efficient. They enjoy higher customer satisfaction ratings and reduced costs.
In addition, successful givers create a ripple effect that boosts the success of those around them. Once people start doing nice things for others, they don't stop. Studies show kindness can be contagious. When someone receives an act of kindness, they'll pay it forward, which creates a habit of appreciation.
This aligns with studies HeyTaco has participated in alongside a team of researchers. Putting givers, not receivers, in the spotlight increases participation in peer recognition programs. It encourages more helping behaviors across teams. Most importantly, it feels more sincere.
Even though many givers show up in small conversations and off-the-cuff dialogue, their generosity influences the entire organization. The receiver benefits from the sharing, and the giver benefits from the simple act of giving.
"People who rise to the highest levels tend to add the most value to others and advance everyone's interests. Likewise, givers share credit, connections, and knowledge; and as a result, they are more admired and respected and more likely to achieve their goals." —ERC
How to build a culture of giving (the easy way)
Begin cultivating a giving-minded culture by focusing more on your givers. First, identify who the giving champions already are at your company.
If you're a HeyTaco customer, you can enable Giver Mode. This gives you a simple, fun recognition system. When Giver Mode is enabled, only the taco-giving leaderboard is visible to your team. Rather than rewarding those who have received the most tacos, you can focus on those who have given the most.
You can make this switch in your settings. Once enabled, both the tacos received and the tacos combined leaderboards will be disabled. Your team can then focus on celebrating taco giving.
When you foster a culture of kindness, giving, and thankfulness, you increase retention and satisfaction. And when you use HeyTaco as a simple system to highlight giving, you show that kindness and generosity are part of your company daily.
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We’re here to help you create stronger, happier, more engaged teams. No matter what that looks like for you.
If you decide HeyTaco is the right way to establish a giving culture on your team, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial of HeyTaco today. After signing up, you can personalize your taco leaderboard.
