Show your employees you appreciate them.
Showing appreciation is just as important in the professional world as it is in personal relationships. In fact, a survey by Glassdoor found that more than 50% of employees would stay longer at their jobs if they felt more appreciated.
Frequently thanking your employees certainly goes a long way, but there are also some simple gestures you can make to show your appreciation. Here are 10 ideas from the employee rewards platform Bonusly.
- Write a thank-you note. A handwritten note is best, but an email can also be impactful if the message is genuine. Be sure to include specifics about what the employee has done or achieved.
- Organize a team-building activity. Doing a creative activity like a cooking class can boost morale and help you bond with your employees.
- Give a gift card. It’s a simple gesture, but it shows thoughtfulness.
- Offer an afternoon off. Whether it’s a half day before a holiday weekend or it’s completely spontaneous, giving unexpected time off shows you support work-life balance.
- Take your team out to lunch. Or, if you have remote employees, coordinate a virtual team lunch and let your employees expense a meal from their favorite local restaurant.
- Have a happy hour. Whether you go out for drinks in person or have your employees snuggle up with a beverage of choice over Zoom, this is a fun way to decompress and connect on a personal level.
- Bring in some treats. If you have a small team, you can even personalize the gesture by selecting a favorite dessert or ordering from a favorite bakery. For remote employees, you can assemble a gift basket with their favorite snacks.
- Send a desk plant. Remote employees might not go outside as much as in-office workers. A simple plant can help improve air quality, prevent illnesses, reduce stress and boost overall well-being.
- Give a subscription to a wellness app. There are many to choose from, but they all say you care about your employees’ mental and emotional health.
- Create a video or piece of artwork that showcases your employees and their unique contributions.
All of these gestures are small but meaningful. The key is to be genuine.
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