“40 years of loyalty? Here's a mug and a handshake!“
Are we actually this stupid with talent?
Apparently, yes.
And I'm tired of pretending it's okay.
Companies preach loyalty like it's gospel
Then treat dedicated employees like disposable parts
The math doesn't math. 🧮
Here's what's actually happening:
↳ Veterans carry institutional knowledge
↳ They train your new “rockstars“
↳ They solve problems before they reach YOUR desk
↳ And we “thank“ them with generic recognition
But wait, it gets worse:
While we're busy praising “hustle culture“
Your most loyal people are silently updating their LinkedIn
Because actions > words. Always. ⚖️
The solution isn't complicated:
It's about making promises and KEEPING them
Like that Chevrolet Corvette story that's going viral
40 years of service ➝ Dream car delivered
That's how you do recognition that matters
Real leaders understand:
↳ Exceptional service deserves exceptional rewards
↳ Promises made are contracts with trust
↳ Big moments require big gestures
Stop normalising mediocre recognition
Start celebrating loyalty like it matters
Because it does.
♻️ Share if you believe in meaningful recognition
🤝 Follow Hayden Swerling for more workplace truth bombs
Are we actually this stupid with talent?
Apparently, yes.
And I'm tired of pretending it's okay.
Companies preach loyalty like it's gospel
Then treat dedicated employees like disposable parts
The math doesn't math. 🧮
Here's what's actually happening:
↳ Veterans carry institutional knowledge
↳ They train your new “rockstars“
↳ They solve problems before they reach YOUR desk
↳ And we “thank“ them with generic recognition
But wait, it gets worse:
While we're busy praising “hustle culture“
Your most loyal people are silently updating their LinkedIn
Because actions > words. Always. ⚖️
The solution isn't complicated:
It's about making promises and KEEPING them
Like that Chevrolet Corvette story that's going viral
40 years of service ➝ Dream car delivered
That's how you do recognition that matters
Real leaders understand:
↳ Exceptional service deserves exceptional rewards
↳ Promises made are contracts with trust
↳ Big moments require big gestures
Stop normalising mediocre recognition
Start celebrating loyalty like it matters
Because it does.
♻️ Share if you believe in meaningful recognition
🤝 Follow Hayden Swerling for more workplace truth bombs