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Employee appreciation is a big deal. It’s a great way to encourage employee engagement within your organization and can help promote a healthy company culture. If you’re looking for additional inspiration and exciting ways to show your team you value their contributions and recognize their achievements, look no further than these five workplace holidays. The year is packed with holidays aimed at giving back to the people who keep your organization running smoothly. Whether you celebrate these occasions with a catered lunch or gifts for employees , taking time to put your team front and center can make a difference in their day, week, month, and even their year. Here are a few opportunities for celebration you won’t want to miss. Employee Gifts Employee Appreciation Day—March 4 Every year, the first Friday of March is Employee Appreciation Day. It’s a catchall day to recognize employees of all kinds. Every business celebrates this day in their own way, but it’s a great excus...

Bringing inspiration to a workspace can help create a more dynamic and exciting work environment. Plus, it can also provide a boost of motivation, engagement, and even collaboration among team members. Encouraging a more inspirational workspace can often be as simple as implementing new strategies, such as promoting co-working spaces and giving fun employee gifts . Here are five ways you can cultivate a more inspiring workspace for your team. Liven Up the Office with Plants Livening up the office can be as easy as adding more plant life to the work environment. For many people, a collection of plants can help them feel more relaxed and possibly even more energized. It’s also a convenient way to spruce up the design of your workspace. While houseplants are a common choice, other options like cacti, succulents, and low-maintenance flowering plants are an excellent way to mix things up. Plus, a little bit of extra color in the workspace can’t hurt! Choose a Variety of Awards ...

Recognizing your team member’s accomplishments can be the perfect way to help them feel appreciated. Plus, it can be beneficial for your business. A team that feels valued and acknowledged can help promote greater employee engagement and a more robust company culture. All these benefits are best accomplished by rewarding and recognizing your employees’ achievements. From giving fun, heartfelt gifts for employees to publicly recognizing team members for their contributions, here are some effective employee recognition strategies to try for your organization. Make the Most of Every Opportunity Opportunities for recognizing and rewarding team members can and should cover a variety of accomplishments, from meeting sales goals to work anniversaries. Exceeding individual goals and deadlines, closing deals, gaining clients, and making sales are all perfect opportunities to recognize employees. Employee anniversary gifts are also ideal for acknowledging a team member’s loyalty ...

The holiday season is often referred to as the season of gratitude. That makes it the perfect time to share thanks and give back. Sharing gratitude with others by making kind gestures, giving appreciation gifts , and any other ways you can think to express your thanks is absolutely essential, especially in the workplace. In the business world, whether you are part of a small business or a large corporation, sharing gratitude with team members and employees can have a significant impact on company morale. Gratitude plays an integral role in building and maintaining a strong company culture. When you and others in your organization make a point to share gratitude with others, you strengthen professional connections, improve employee engagement, and foster an environment of collaboration and success. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Here are three reasons why expressing gratitude should be a regular part of any organization. Gratitude Recognizes Achievement and Foster...

Before you know it, the year will have come to an end. In what seems like a blink of an eye, the new year will arrive, complete with new possibilities, will be ahead of you. However, as this year winds down, it’s important to recognize the achievements your team has made over the past year. From the accomplishments of individual employees to the achievements of the entire team, it’s crucial to look back on what factors contributed to your team’s success. After all, their individual successes are the success of the business. Recognizing the successes of the past year can lay the foundation for successes yet to come. Here are a few ways you can celebrate with your team, including ideas for employee gifts that put everyone’s success front and center. The Classic Company Party One of the best ways to celebrate everyone’s achievements is with an end-of-the-year company party. Whether you host the party at the office or reserve a section at one of your favorite local restaurant...

A healthy, positive corporate culture is crucial for any business. If established and maintained, corporate culture can help improve performance, encourage engagement, and strengthen team relationships. It’s also critical for both attracting new talent and retaining your current workforce. Plus, it just makes everyone’s life a bit better while they’re at work. Strategies for promoting a robust corporate culture can be as simple as giving thoughtful appreciation gifts to team members who have excelled. Here are a few strategies to consider. Appreciation Gifts   Encourage a Flexible Work Culture Flexible work culture has become one of the top priorities for today’s workforce. It’s no secret why—flexibility simply makes life easier. Flexible work culture also has the additional benefit of letting your team members know that you trust them to manage their schedules and do their jobs. That trust can be attributed to greater loyalty, increased motivation, and stronger engag...

Do you know an employee who consistently goes above and beyond their duties? Team members who are willing to go a step further are invaluable to any company, and they deserve to be rewarded for their commitment and diligence. Although a Thank You card with a gift card tucked into it is a fine gift, you should reward them with employee gifts they will truly appreciate. Here are five employee gift ideas for the different people on your team. Corporate Gifts For the Writer or Note-Taker If the overachieving team member in question is an aspiring writer or they simply like to take notes with pen and paper, gift accordingly with a classy soft-bound journal. Find a vendor of quality corporate gifts and look for a soft bound journal with a ribbon page marker, ballpoint stylus, and a motivation message included. Alternately, you could opt for a finely crafted pen complete with a gorgeous wooden box that can be engraved with a heartfelt personal note. For the Techie   Team me...