Employee Appreciation Day is a moment to prove whether appreciation is real, intentional, and tied to the behaviors that drive engagement, retention, performance, and culture.
Get set now to honor and recognize those who keep your organization running.
The most effective appreciation is specific, timely, and personal.
Recognize real contributions, offer meaningful choice, and reinforce the behaviors that make your culture stronger.
When recognition feels intentional, employees feel seen. That’s what drives engagement and retention long after appreciation day is over.
Validating and valuing employees with meaningful recognition is the most important factor in determining job satisfaction and motivating people to do more productive work.
68 percent of HR professionals agreed that recognition has a positive impact on retention, according to the Society for Human Resource Management.
Giving thanks, such as through verbal or written acknowledgment, fosters a positive work culture.
Appreciation is far more memorable when coupled with a concrete expression of gratitude.
There are thousands of ways to reward employees through the use of online incentives and rewards.
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Employee Appreciation Day is about your employees!
Providing a choice in incentives makes rewards feel more personal and memorable, boosting satisfaction, engagement, and overall ROI.
Swag is great for new employees, but when reinforcing your appreciation, make sure each employee is delighted with the incentive choices available to them as a reminder of your appreciation.
Curate a selection of options to please everyone, even in the most eclectic organization.
Gift Cards – Local – National – International
Merchandise – Personal Care – Electronics
Payments – PayPal – Venmo – Deposit to Debit
Virtual Cards – Visa – Mastercard – AMEX
SWAG- Logowear – Direct printing – Merchandise
Charities – Top listed charities – Add your own
85,000+ local gift card options, Merchandise, and Payments let you curate a dazzling selection of choices for even the most diverse audiences.
Thousands of HR professionals use TruCentive to recognize employees around the world. Whether it’s a symbol of appreciation for the entire organization, enabling managers, or focusing on specific individuals, we make it easy and cost-effective.
Employee Appreciation Day is an event observed on the first Friday in March, meant for employers to give thanks or recognition to their employees. It was created by Dr. Bob Nelson, a founding member of Recognition Professionals International, in 1995 to celebrate the publication of his book 1,001 Ways to Reward Employees and to remind employers to thank their employees when they do good work. Dr. Bob did his doctoral dissertation on why managers do or do not recognize their employees. He has since helped thousands of companies create a Culture of Recognition in their organization with significant impacts on employee retention, performance, and the ability to attract talent.
Though the holiday is still gaining in adoption in the US and abroad, like Boss’s Day, Employee Appreciation Day has become an opportunity for managers, company leadership, and HR to remember the importance of appreciating employees. Companies often celebrate by letting employees leave early, offering gifts, events, or special recognition for workers. Such publications as Inc. magazine, Forbes, and Boston.com, have written about the holiday to remind employers to recognize and reward employee effort and to offer tips for building a stronger corporate culture through appreciation.
Studies show that recognition and appreciation are growing in importance as drivers of employee happiness and engagement. Showing employees appreciation can result in a company’s higher retention rate, increasing not only the productivity of employees but the company. This has resulted in more and more companies and organizations using the day to thank their employees.
“We are so grateful for all of the hard work and dedication that you bring to the team every day. Thank you for your contributions and for making our company a better place.”
“Your commitment and passion for your work is truly inspiring. We are so lucky to have you on our team. Thank you for all that you do.”
“We are incredibly lucky to have you on our team. Your talent and dedication have played an instrumental role in our success. Thank you for all that you do.”
“We are so thankful for your contributions to the company and for the positive impact that you make every day. Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated.”
“We want to take a moment to express our deep appreciation for your hard work and dedication. You are an essential part of our team, and we are so grateful to have you on board.”
“On Employee Appreciation Day, we want to extend our warmest thanks for your hard work and dedication. You are a valuable team member, and we are so grateful to have you on board.”
“We couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you for your hard work and dedication.”
“Your positive attitude and enthusiasm are contagious and make the workplace a better place.”
“We appreciate your willingness to take on new challenges and your dedication to achieving success.”
“We are lucky to have you on our team. Thank you for your hard work and dedication.”
“Your positive attitude and willingness to help others make you an invaluable member of the team.”
“We appreciate your willingness to go the extra mile and your dedication to making the company a success.”
“Your positive attitude and willingness to go above and beyond make you a valuable asset to the team.”
“We appreciate your commitment to the company and your dedication to making it a better place for us all.”
We’ve got you covered. Start with one of our send-ready projects and just add your recipients. Your logo is built right in, and you can personalize everything—or keep it simple if you prefer.
• Your company branding included
• Personalized for each recipient and sent from you
• Delivered by email or text
• Automated reminders handled for you
From a single thank-you to a company-wide incentive, you can send awards, gifts, or incentives in under five minutes.
Employee Appreciation Day is a day set aside to recognize and show gratitude for the hard work and dedication of employees. Here are a few ideas for how to celebrate and show appreciation for your team:
Recognition that brings people together
These activities focus on collective moments, relationship-building, and shared memory creation.
Recognition employees can choose and remember
Incentives that highlight choice, autonomy, and lasting value.
Making appreciation public and meaningful
These important drivers of engagement focus on status, storytelling, and acknowledgment.
Recognition that respects employees’ lives
This category signals maturity in your recognition strategy and that you recognize that employees value time and autonomy as much as money.
A short demo is the perfect way to show you how TruCentive can help you realize your rewards, gifts, or payout goals in a real-world scenario, building a complete project with everything from your logo, design options, and messaging to incentive selection, deliveries, and reminders.
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