“Moral uplifting does not satisfy every employee. I believe every employee reaches a saturation level in their professional life, where monetary compensation or a pay hike can act as a motivating factor. For each month's completed targets, the performer can be compensated monetarily or extra days off can be provided,” says Srushti Bhakare, a city-based digital media professional, who began her career as a full-time employee in early 2022, when the country was recovering from the Omicron effect and employers were considering ending the hybrid work system.

For the 21-year-old, who feels motivated by supportive coworkers and managers, appreciation at the workplace is about nudging an employee to recognise their potential, enhancing their confidence level and helping them analyse their skills and growth in their job role.