Celebrating World Kindness Week at Jacobs

In a chaotic and fast-paced world, it's easy to forget that kindness can be a powerful tool. I’ve been talking about kindness in my recent culture of caring moments – a tradition we use at #OurJacobs to open up meetings with an inspiration or learning. So, I love the coincidence that Nov. 13-17 is World Kindness Week.

Kindness is not just a nice gesture, it can…

• Boost employee morale: Acts of kindness, whether big or small, can lift the spirits of coworkers and lead to increased engagement and productivity.
• Strengthen relationships: Kindness creates a sense of unity among teams and fosters a strong bond between colleagues.
• Enhance wellbeing: Sharing some kind words of encouragement can help reduce stress for the recipient as well as increase a sense of fulfillment for the person showing kindness by triggering the release of “feel-good” chemicals in the brain.

During World Kindness Week – let’s take an extra moment to extend kindness to each other.

• Show your appreciation by writing a thank-you note to a colleague who has been helpful.
• Send an email to a colleague who has achieved a milestone.
• Pick up a task for a coworker who is feeling overwhelmed.
• Volunteer your expertise and help others learn and grow. It can be as simple as answering questions for others or engaging as a mentor.
• Show genuine interest by actively listening to others and helping create an inclusive and supportive work environment.
• Surprise a colleague with a coffee or treat.

One act of kindness can make a difference in a person’s day and contribute to how others feel overall about #OurJacobs. Plus, it’s contagious.

Let’s celebrate kindness this week and every week as we make #OurJacobs a place where our people thrive.

What acts of kindness will you offer this week?