Intangibles go a long way as an employer.

They can increase worker engagement, improve morale, and generate good will amongst teams and groups.

Appreciation goes far.

Not simply saying that one's work is appreciated.

Instead, show that it's appreciated in a relevant and elaborate way.

Here's how:

1. Showcase a senior employee's work on a high-profile project in a reasonably public way. There's no better way to express a job well done, than to show how a senior team lead or senior individual contributor successfully completed an important project. This is not only a source of pride for the senior employee, but can also tie into other team members and related projects. Definitely highlight their good work.

2. Demonstrate the value of a mid-level employees value and contribution to a project. If they carried a specifically challenging part or piece of an overall project, demonstrated innovation, gained collaboration of others, or made important discovery, let them see the value of their work and how it impacted and improved the overall project and way ahead. Allow them to narrate and present their work to others.

Show and prove that your employees are talented, capable, and valued team members.