When is Employee Appreciation Day?
Employee Appreciation Day occurs on March 2nd.
What is Employee Appreciation Day?
People keep the ship sailing. A business is only as good as the people that operate it, from the bottom to the top, and exceptional leaders go out of their way to thank their personnel. Employers all over the nation use Employee Appreciation Day to acknowledge their team’s hard work and dedication.
Employees quit their jobs all the time. It’s a hard fact of running a business that someone’s always looking for a better opportunity. Whatever their other reasons for wanting to leave, many people simply don’t feel appreciated. Public and private recognition help employees feel more comfortable and useful where they are, which lowers turnover and improves your company culture.
Employee Appreciation Day takes one day out of the year to practice the art of motivational gratitude. It’s a chance to brainstorm how to motivate your team more effectively, but it’s also the chance to go above and beyond in thanking the people who look to you for leadership.
Fun facts about Employee Appreciation Day!
- Employees work harder for more empathetic leaders.
- Celebrating Employee Appreciation Day can boost morale and team cohesiveness
- According to Office Vibe, 60% of the employees want more frequent recognition, and 42% think their management fails to promote a positive work culture.
- More than 3 million Americans quit their jobs in May of 2017 alone.
How to celebrate Employee Appreciation Day:
- Schedule a lunch meeting outside the office—let them choose where—and use it to build relationships with your team.
- Write notes of appreciation for your employees. Be specific and genuine. Show them that you know and appreciate their strengths.
- Ask your employees for five kinds of rewards they would like. You could ask for at least a few low-cost options, and keep it otherwise open-ended.
What’s the hashtag for Employee Appreciation Day?
Use #EmployeeAppreciationDay on social media to celebrate your team.