Hey guys!
I work for a pretty small company supporting developmentally disabled and mentally ill individuals. A couple of our clients are not doing great and are requiring a lot of extra work- both in hours and just dealing with some tough behavioral issues on shift.
I just see a lot of posts of insulting and tone deaf “gifts” from employers and don’t want to make that mistake! How do I find the balance between something I can afford and something that actually shows my appreciation?
Not sure if this extra info matters, but a lot of our staff is African and many are new to this country and still learning English (did you guys know that most African people speak at LEAST three languages?!) , so there’s some cultural differences I’ve been learning. Also asking directly how I can help or show appreciation tends to get a polite but dismissive response. Do I take their word for it or continue to try to do something special? And if so, what?
Thanks for reading, any suggestions are greatly appreciated!