On Fridays, we celebrate employees (said with our best Mean Girls impression)—and that’s especially true on the first Friday in March, otherwise known as Employee Appreciation Day.
Although shows of employee appreciation shouldn’t be limited to an annual holiday, why not use it as an opportunity to put in some extra effort and recognize your employees’ achievements? After all, when employees feel appreciated, they are more likely to be productive and stay with their employer for a longer period of time, according to a survey conducted by workplace recognition platform Bounusly.
HR Brew asked HR leaders and workplace experts about plans and strategies to recognize employees.
“Don’t be afraid to show appreciation for their successes and nominate employees for industry recognition and awards. Provide a platform to shout out employees on personal and professional wins, ranging from a recent wedding to running their first marathon or going above and beyond on a recent client deliverable. Knowing that senior-most leaders are invested in getting to know employees and what matters to them goes a long way.”
—Meagan Davis, HR business advisor at Sloane & Company