Employee Appreciation: Experts reveal how employers can show they value their workforce

Employee Appreciation Day is an opportunity for employers to recognize the hard work and dedication of their staff. Showing appreciation for employees is essential to building a positive work environment and fostering a culture of loyalty and commitment. 

Here are five tips on how to best show appreciation for your employees:

1. Offer meaningful recognition

Show employees that their hard work and contributions are valued by providing regular and meaningful recognition. This could be in the form of public praise in a company-wide meeting, a personal message, or a thank-you note.

2. Provide professional development opportunities

Workers appreciate the opportunity to grow and develop their skills. Offer opportunities for training, mentorship, and career development to help employees improve their skills and advance in their careers.

3. Celebrate employee milestones and achievements 

Mark the milestones and achievements of individual employees or teams. This could include things like work anniversaries, hitting major key performance indicators, or completing a significant project.

4. Provide tangible perks and rewards

Perks and rewards like bonuses, extra time off, or even small gifts can go a long way in showing workers that they are valued. Consider tailoring the rewards to the individual to make them even more meaningful.

5. Foster a positive company culture 

Creating a positive work culture where employees feel supported and valued is essential. Encourage teamwork, offer flexible work arrangements, and create opportunities for socializing and team-building to help workers feel more connected to their colleagues and the company.

Charlene Vella Portelli, Head of Vibe at Game Lounge Group, adds:

“In 2022, 22% of Game Loungers progressed to the next stage in their career as we strongly believe in motivating, training, and giving autonomy to everyone so they can focus on developing their skills and doing something they’re passionate about every day.

Other ways we show appreciation to our employees include but are not limited to offering a variety of benefits such as hybrid-flexible and remote working, referral bonuses, health insurance, wellness allowance, birthday leave, work anniversary gifts, company swag and more. In addition, we connect with one another through weekly after-work events, team building, CSR initiatives, sports activities, and annual fancy parties. This year, we are all going to Greece for a company get-together and team-building event.”