Employee Appreciation Day is Friday, March 6th! Whether you are planning a single day of thanks or a full Employee Appreciation Week, now is the time to finalize your strategy to ensure every employee feels seen and valued. 🌟
The Impact of a "Thank You"
Did you know that recognition makes employees feel 5X more connected to their company culture? While employee engagement has dropped to an 11-year low of 30%, Employee Appreciation Day is your chance to move the needle in employee engagement with recognition. Effective appreciation can:
Preparation Checklist for a Monetary Program
To ensure a smooth rollout for Employee Appreciation Day, check these boxes in your Awardco Admin Portal today:
- Fund Your Program: Ensure your Budget is topped off so points are ready to fly.
- Theme Your Outreach: Use the Email Template Easy Editor to create a "Happy Employee Appreciation Day" email.
- Pro Tip: Make sure to select "Recognition" under Email Type.
- Schedule Bulk Recognitions: Use the Bulk Recognition tool to ensure everyone receives their award at the exact same time for a "company-wide moment."
Go Beyond One Day
Consider a "Spirit Week" approach! Using multiple one-day recognition programs, set a specific prompt for each day. Here is an example to get you started:
- Monday: Recognize a mentor who has guided you.
- Tuesday: Recognize a team member who always brings positivity.
- Wednesday: Recognize a coworker who consistently meets deadlines.
- Thursday: Recognize a colleague who brings innovative ideas.
- Friday: Recognize someone who has helped you in the past week.
A "Low-Cost, High-Reward" Strategy💡
You don't need a massive budget to see massive results. Many organizations enter participants into a drawing for a small point prize, where every recognition given is one entry into the raffle. Simply pull reports at the end of the day or week to identify your raffle entries. It drives adoption and builds a habit of gratitude! Even a one-off non-monetary recognition program without a raffle can have a massive domino effect.
With this, you can still send out a celebratory announcement to all employees. Use the Email Template Easy Editor to create your template.
- Pro Tip: Make sure to select "Bulk Email" under Email Type.
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Join the Conversation! 💬
We want to hear from you, the experts! What is your organization doing this year for Employee Appreciation Day? Are you doing a themed Spirit Week, a simple point deposit, or something totally unique? Share your best practices or "lessons learned" from previous years in the comments below to help your fellow Admins!
