What you invest in your employees can affect the output they will provide to your organization. Building a culture of positivity and encouragement is an effective way to retain quality staff and promote ownership in your business. Significant improvements in productivity and performance can be made through simple acts of gratitude.
Tokens of appreciation for employees don’t always require a grand gesture. In fact, much can be said in the smallest of ways. For instance, I was working at a new job where I was just beginning to get my feet wet. I had recently found a new employee that was going to make a great addition to our team. As a way to say thanks, the department manager gave me a can of my favorite soda with a note attached that said, “You are SODA bomb.” It might not seem like much, but to me that gesture made my entire year! Your organization may be filled with newly hired individuals that have yet to work for a company that truly shows recognition and sincere appreciation.
Here are some ideas that can demonstrate anything from a simple “You rock” to a grand “We are nothing without you”:
All of these options are wonderful ways to go above and beyond for those who you expect to go above and beyond for your business and clients. What are the benefits for your organization?
Remember, what you invest into your employees directly impacts their output. Be a company that thrives on gratitude toward those who make everything you set out to accomplish possible.