About this session
Gratitude Circle is a 60- to 90-minute team recognition session for teams who want to recognize each other's contributions and share genuine appreciation. It runs live online or in person.
A facilitator guides a structured, comfortable way for colleagues to name specific contributions, so appreciation feels sincere rather than forced.
Teams leave having shared appreciation that matters and with simple ways to make everyday support more visible.
What your people take away
- Recognize specific contributions colleagues make
- Share appreciation in a structured, comfortable way
- Hear how your work helps others
- Make everyday support more visible across the team
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What each length covers
30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Recognize specific contributionsA focused 30-minute session on the essentials of Recognize specific contributions: reflect on recent work and make it specific.
- Reflect on recent work
- Make it specific
Covers Recognize specific contributions, in brief.
60 minutes
Notice and share appreciationA facilitator helps colleagues reflect on specific contributions and share appreciation in a comfortable, structured way. Everyone hears how their work helps others.
- Recognize specific contributions
- Share appreciation in a comfortable way
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 3 parts: Recognize specific contributions.
90 minutes
Make appreciation a habitAdds agreeing simple ways to keep recognizing everyday support across the team. Teams leave with habits they can keep up.
- Recognize specific contributions
- Share appreciation in a comfortable way
- Make everyday support more visible
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 3 parts: Recognize specific contributions and Share appreciation in a comfortable way.
3 hours
Covers all 3 parts.
Full day
Covers all 3 parts, in more depth, with more time to practice.
Also available as a 4-week program, for change that lasts. Ask us about it.
What’s covered
Recognize specific contributions
Every length- Reflect on recent workParticipants think back over recent weeks and note specific ways colleagues helped.
- Make it specificThe facilitator shows how to name the action and its effect, not just say thanks.
Share appreciation in a comfortable way
90 minutes and longer- Use a simple structureColleagues share appreciation in turn using prompts, with the option to write instead of speak.
- Receive it wellParticipants practice accepting appreciation without brushing it off.
Make everyday support more visible
3 hours and longer- Agree simple habitsTeams choose easy ways to recognize support, such as a weekly shout-out or a shared board.
- Include everyoneTeams check that quieter and behind-the-scenes contributions get noticed too.
Tools and materials
- Reflection prompts
- Appreciation cards
- Online appreciation board for remote teams
- Recognition habits card
Who it’s for
- Teams at the end of a project or year
- Teams after a demanding period
- Remote and hybrid teams
- Managers building a culture of recognition
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Gratitude Circle
How long is Gratitude Circle?
Gratitude Circle runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers the essentials of Recognize specific contributions: reflect on recent work and make it specific. A 60-minute session covers Recognize specific contributions in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Share appreciation in a comfortable way. A 3-hour session adds Make everyday support more visible. A full-day session covers everything, in more depth, with more time to practice. It is also available as a 4-week program.
Can Gratitude Circle be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Gratitude Circle?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Gratitude Circle to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.