Great Employee Appreciation Ideas
It is amazing how far a "thank you" can go. Looking back, we generally realise that we rarely take the time to thank people who dedicate time and effort to the company's goals. It is becoming increasingly common and necessary to have an agenda with each of our employees. Giving feedback, highlighting achievements, recognising performance and celebrating accomplishments is essential to employee well-being. But how can we harness the power of appreciation? Here are 10 great employee thank you ideas to thank your employees, customers and vendors.
Great Employee Appreciation Ideas:
1. Be Honest:
If you're genuinely not feeling it, don't say it. Your employees will know immediately whether the "thank you" was sincere or not. If you go around the world thanking anyone, it won't mean much when it's really worth it. Employees easily pick up on a bureaucratic and superficial thank you, so save your genuine thanks for special occasions.
2. Write a Personal Message:
When was the last time you wrote a handwritten message? In the technological era, we have abandoned this kind of practice. Don't underestimate the power of sending a written note instead of an email, it's a great employee appreciation idea.
Taking the time to write a note shows a deeper level of appreciation than simply sending an email or text message. Since handwritten letters are practically a lost art, the extra effort will motivate employees to work better.
3. Be Specific:
Focus your gratitude on concrete examples to highlight what the employee has actually done. Instead of saying "Thank you for your good work" it is more effective to say: "Thank you for staying those extra couple of hours, it meant a lot to the company". Use the same strategy with your salespeople: Acknowledge them when they have achieved goals beyond expectations. A focused and reasoned "thank you" is more meaningful and increases employee productivity and motivation.
4. Add an Extra:
Because sometimes words are not enough, it is always a good idea to accompany your thank you with a gift. It doesn't have to be something expensive and grand. A small but thoughtful gift is usually enough. These kinds of gestures are the ones that work best in the long run.
5. Think Out of the Box:
If you want to catch the attention of your salespeople, send them a unique thank you gift. Don't settle for a voucher or an impersonal gift card. Some people receive hundreds of gifts a year. You need to stand out and give them something different and special that will make them remember you. There are plenty of original corporate gifts that will be a great employee appreciation idea.
6. Make it Personal:
Connecting your thank you to the recipient's personal life makes your message more effective. If you give a corporate gift, try to choose something outside the office. This kind of intimacy breaks the ice emotionally and not just professionally. All your employees have wish lists and experiences they dream about. Those wishes and those moments are special and very personal. Giving them the opportunity to choose the experience of their dreams can create a special bond they will never forget.
7. Praise in Public, Correct in Private:
Thank your employees publicly. A good idea is to mention them on social media, from your private or corporate account, letting them know why you appreciate them. Most of your employees are your online fans or followers, so show them how much you value them in the social media environment.
8. Focus on Engagement and Team Spirit:
We spend many hours of our lives at work. Make sure that your employees have a strong sense of belonging and that they also work well as a team. Saying thank you and showing appreciation helps to create a better working environment, but sometimes this is not enough. We must pay attention to working relationships, both with colleagues and management, and always promote clear and constant communication.
Encouraging employee engagement will not only help us to have a better working environment. Healthy employee engagement also makes a company more profitable and productive.
9. Don't Forget any Employee:
It is easy to acknowledge the people you work with on a daily basis. But it is also important to thank those who contribute to the success of your company in less obvious ways. Leave a thank you note or organise a special meal for cleaning staff, messengers or canteen staff. Many employers never bother to thank these hard-working people who are key to the day-to-day running of the business.
10. Ask for your Employees Feedback:
In addition to thanking, it is very important to show interest in the opinion and well-being of your employees. It is an essential tool for management to be aware of both positive and negative feedback. Few dissatisfied employees will be confident enough to tell you the reason for their dissatisfaction. It is important to pay attention to them, as this usually means that they still want to work with you, if the problem is solved. When someone in your team complains, first thank them for contacting you, and then keep them informed of the changes and actions you plan to take to solve the problem.
These tips will help you to remember the much-needed gratitude towards employees and staff. It is important to incorporate it into your daily routine and make time for it in your schedule. It won't take long to see the positive impact it will have on your most valuable asset.
How can we help?
At We Wander we offer an experience-based business gift solution, which will give you the opportunity to re-engage, create synergy and team spirit.
With our Experience Gift Boxes you will plant seeds for a purposeful relationship. Being able to invite each employee into a unique experience of their choice, will increase employee satisfaction, remove barriers and shift the dynamics of the relationship towards fulfilling purpose, and value.
We Wander's experience gift boxes are not just a great "thank you" gift. By giving a quality gift, you can take advantage of other engagement opportunities. Welcome a new employee, give a corporate gift for someone's birthday, anniversary or Christmas, or recognise that employee who has exceeded targets. If you need a great employee appreciation idea to boost your company's morale, We Wander Experience gift boxes are an excellent choice.
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