The Importance of Employee Appreciation
The happiest employees are the employees who are appreciated. Let’s discuss the top ways you can thank your staff for the hard work they put in every day.
Personalize It
Part of being able to thank an employee is being aware of what they are contributing. Track their accomplishments and successful projects in their HR file. Maybe their attendance is perfect or they saved the company money by coming up with a creative idea. Every employee has a quality that can be highlighted. Use this valuable information to personally thank them. Whether it is in a meeting on in an email, highlight the ways that they have added value to the team. Send them a note of thanks. Encouragement is free but goes a long way. This also shows employees that you are paying attention to their efforts, making them more likely to continue to engage.
2. Monetary Bonus
In a recent survey pay structure and bonuses were still above remote and hybrid positions on the list of priorities job seekers are looking for when searching. If an employee is producing results and working lots of hours, a bonus can be a tangible way to recognize their work. If it is feasible, this is also a great way to thank departments for putting in work on a special project or during a busy time of year. Many employees have families and goals that they are wanting to support. Extra money can benefit not only your employee but also their families. It’s a gift that is almost always welcome.
3. Additional Benefits
Another way to express gratitude is by giving your employees flexibility. Give them an additional day of PTO. Provide continuing education programs for employees who want to move up in the company. Gift your employees creative perks like discounted gym membership rates. Thank yous that show that you are interested in their overall success inspires loyalty. Whether your thank you is big or small, the main goal is to show employees that you see them. You see the hours they put in day to day. That you know that your company wouldn’t be where it is without their valuable input.
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