It's not always easy for business owners to find the right ways to show employees how much they're appreciated. According to the O.C. Tanner Network; an employee recognition platform, 40 percent of employees say the recognition they receive at work feels like an empty gesture. This is compounded by the burnout that Deloitte says affects 77 percent of respondents. Employers may be missing the mark when it comes to developing techniques to help employees feel valued and satisfied.