How to Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day – 6 Ways to Show Them You Care

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While your employees deserve – and should receive – appreciation every day, Employee Appreciation Day, March 1st, is a great opportunity to show them how much you care! When employees feel appreciated, they’re more likely to stay. An Employee Appreciation Survey from Glassdoor found that although 68% of participants said management shows them enough appreciation, 53% said feeling more appreciation would encourage them to stay longer at the company.

Here are some more details on our six ways to celebrate employee appreciation day:

  1. Social Media Recognition

    Whether it’s a company-wide appreciation post or a few special call-out posts for teams or individuals, social media recognition is a great free way to celebrate your people. The best part of a social media post is that employees can share it with their network! This shows that they are proud of their accomplishments and tells their connections that your company is a great place to work.

  2. Bulletin Board Display

    If you have an in-person workplace, a special bulletin board display is a great option. You can include images and notes thanking your people and even encourage them to join in on the recognition.

  3. Peer Appreciation

    Peer-to-peer appreciation is just as important as management appreciation. When team members appreciate one another, it strengthens their communal bond. While peer appreciation can be done via messaging apps like Microsoft Teams or Slack, a dedicated recognition platform is a helpful tool to centralize appreciation.

  4. Have a Meeting Just for Fun

    Setting an optional meeting that's focused on fostering connections is a great idea for remote or hybrid workers. Their meetings tend to be shorter and lacking in personal conversations. You could play a game together, such as Bingo, where team members are sent cards to print.

  5. Special Speaker

    Invite a speaker from outside of your industry to give a talk. Avoid travel fees by having the talk via video call – this allows employees to attend no matter where they work from. Topics can include the importance of Curiosity, Emotional Intelligence or Storytelling to name a few.

  6. Unveil a Rewards Platform

    When better to unveil a rewards platform than on Employee Appreciation Day? This announcement can be made through a company-wide email or during a special all-hands meeting. Curious about how a Rewards Platform can work for your company? Visit our website at https://www.hinda.com/.

After setting this appreciation precedent, be sure to continue it year-round. Establishing a culture of recognition and appreciation is key to keeping your employees engaged, motivated and, most importantly, at your company!