I think that celebrating and sharing business successes with staff is very important, because everyone spends a large portion of the waking day in a position supporting the needs of our office. Everyone is part of the team, which together enables our business to function. To know how well our business is doing provides positive reinforcement that my part in the business as a staff member is indeed important. I need to know that what I do really does matter. I have to solve problems on the job, and sometimes these problems are complex. When the outcomes are positive it really helps my motivation. We are always given short term and long term goals for our niche in the business, and when these goals are reached its nice to hear the appreciation. It is good to know that our office has the knowledge, skills, and experience to do our jobs competently. To have a nice cake and coffee once in a while on office time provides an opportunity to show that the boss truly cares about the employees. This is really a welcomed expression of appreciation to know that each employee makes a contribution towards the business success. A little recognition from the manager to the employees is a good recipe for a successful business.