{"id":54761,"date":"2022-03-11T19:22:16","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T19:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teambuildinghub.com\/?page_id=54761"},"modified":"2024-05-17T22:23:09","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T22:23:09","slug":"employee-appreciation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/teambuildinghub.com\/team-building\/employee-appreciation\/","title":{"rendered":"22 Employee Appreciation Ideas to Keep Your Staff Happy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At a time when employees are leaving their jobs at an all-time high<\/a>, it\u2019s critical to let your staff know how appreciated they are. \u201cEmployees who do not feel adequately recognized are twice as likely to say they\u2019ll quit in the next year\u201d<\/strong> (Gallup<\/a>). As this issue increasingly arises across the workforce, employers are looking for meaningful and authentic ways to reward their workers for their efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why celebrate employees?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Employers may think that bonuses, promotions, and other workplace perks let staff know that they deserve something in return for the time they put in. But a display of appreciation that is tailored to your employees\u2019 unique talents carries more weight than you realize. With forty percent of employed Americans<\/a> reporting that being recognized for their hard work would increase their motivation, it\u2019s crucial that you set aside time to celebrate your staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the hustle and bustle of a busy work schedule, it\u2019s all too easy to forget to give kudos to your team. Days, weeks, and even months can pass before administrators and managers stop to tell everyone \u201cthanks for all you do.\u201d Pressing the pause button every once in a while to celebrate your employees guarantees that your employees will see just how valuable they are to the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Employee Appreciation Day?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Employee Appreciation Day is a time when you can show your team just how much you value their contributions and accomplishments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may already be showing them on a daily basis that you appreciate their efforts with small gestures. Perhaps small expressions of gratitude are already part of your company culture. However, Employee Appreciation Day is a good time to take it up a notch with a more overt display of recognition or some extra team building<\/a>! Most importantly, a formal company-wide gesture demonstrates your dedication to establishing a unified strong team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When is Employee Appreciation Day?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Employee Appreciation Day falls on the first Friday of every March and the workdays leading up to Employee Appreciation Day are known as Employee Appreciation Week. Though it won\u2019t appear on a calendar of national holidays, this unofficial national holiday is becoming more and more vital<\/a> to celebrate within your company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bob Nelson, one of the founding board members of Recognition Professionals International<\/a>, created Employee Appreciation Day. While the date may seem arbitrary, it\u2019s likely that Nelson chose that date based on government statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has tracked job turnover since 2014 and its Job Openings & Labor Turnover report<\/a> routinely shows a slight increase in employee turnover between December and March each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Employee departures in December make sense as it is the time of year to wrap things up and forge new beginnings. But why the increased turnover in March? First, due to tax laws, companies wait until March 15 to hand out yearly bonuses. Employees wait for that money before moving on to another position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there is a second, less obvious reason that staff quit in March. As February is the shortest month of the year, deadlines and turnaround demands may leave staff feeling burned out. Thus, the beginning of March is the ideal time to reward your team for their extra efforts. With spring around the corner, March is a wonderful time for the whole team to re-energize and management can reset a positive and encouraging tone for the year ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to celebrate employees any day of the year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are countless ways to celebrate your employees and make them feel special. This article highlights familiar ideas and also shares some that may not have crossed your mind. Before we lay out the list of ideas, here are some pointers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n