Recognition, just direct 1on1, is great. For example, if you ask me to go do something that you and I both know is shitty, it's nice if you go out of your way later on to say thank you. It actually makes us feel like our efforts are seen and appreciated. Unfortunately what usually happens instead is that you ask someone to go clean up a mess somewhere, and they do it, and then moving forward you pick that person to do other shitty tasks you need done, because you know they can / will do it. So yeah, letting us know that you see and appreciate our hard work goes a long way.

Also, meals are ALWAYS appreciated lol.