Going beyond a day of gratitude
National Employee Appreciation Day on the first Friday of March and you should participate. All good companies are built upon the backs of loyal and hardworking people and the day presents a chance to show them they are appreciated. Of course, a self-respecting business does not just wait for an occasion to reward their deserving team members, but it is a good reminder to always take a look at the faces that contributes to our enterprises. From the first Friday of March and beyond, there are many ways to tell them “thanks”.
Traditional and from the heart
There is a lot to be said for something simple yet personalized, and nothing says it quite like an actual note or letter. One good idea is to get cards printed with your executives’ and managers’ names or initials. Ask them to write to each member of their team using these cards. It is a way to applaud specific strengths and contributions, even if it is something as simple as making coffee for everyone in the morning. It doesn’t take long to produce the cards, too!
A sweet week
It never fails – food brings delight that is instantly shared with one’s community. It turns the office into such a special environment when everyone is sharing and talking with favorite treats or sweets in hand. Make it more meaningful by turning the snack break into a “we’d like to get to know you more” session. A delicious experience every day of the week, then culminating in a grand treat on National Employee Appreciation Day itself, warms team members’ hearts.
Social media shoutout
A creative idea is to surprise your employees with a social media video. Tell the world how proud you are to have such a team, with their admirable attitude, special skills, and unique contributions. Such a social media shoutout is great validation for them. It says, “Yes, we see you and everything you’ve been helping us do. And we think you’re awesome.”
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nd a day
Every company has its own regularly scheduled performance rewards and special activities, but you can take it further and be inspired by the spirit of the occasion by doing more. Celebrate more than just their bottom-line contributions. Have your own employee appreciation day once a month and make it about contributions that are not always included in the year-end awards. Someone always keeps his desk clean or share their food? Such things contribute a lot to a positive work culture and are worth noting, too. Imagine, with just 12 gifts in a year for your best people, you can reap the rewards of improved loyalty and motivation, and guarantee the continuous success of your business.
Advanced planning is key to making your celebration of National Employee Appreciation Day succeed. There’s still time for you to organize some rewards and special activities. Send us an email and we’ll be ready to help you.