If you want your team and company to thrive, you need to make sure that your employees feel valued. When your workers are happy, they are typically more productive. Plus, it helps you build a strong, positive culture.
Showing your employees that you care can make a big difference. If you are looking for options beyond giving them a card to express your gratitude, here are some worth considering.
Talk to Them
A few simple conversations can go a long way when you want to forge a connection with your employees. By asking them how they are doing, requesting their opinion on a matter, or otherwise engaging with them and providing them with a voice, you are showcasing that you value them and their input.
A Free Meal
If you’re looking for a near-universally appreciated gesture, free food is hard to beat. When you provide a meal for your team, you are boosting morale and, if eaten together, promoting a sense of comradery. Plus, you are giving them something useful. After all, everyone has to eat.
Just make sure that, when you arrange the meal, you respect any dietary restrictions your team may have. If you don’t want to pry, opt for a buffet-style lunch and make sure that there are entrée options that are vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free, as that will cover most dietary restrictions.
Provide Training
When you offer your employees opportunities to develop professionally, you are actively investing in their capabilities. Professionals favor employers who will help them grow and advance, as it shows that the company wants to see them reach their career goals or otherwise succeed.
This approach also comes with a bonus for the organization. By selecting the right training options, you can close skill gaps and enhance your team’s capabilities. As a result, their growth allows the company to be more productive, creating a win-win scenario for all involved.
Birthday Parties
Showing up to work without anyone acknowledging your birthday can hurt. If you want to make your employees appreciated, make sure that never happens to them.
If your team is small, then you can throw a party on the worker’s actual birthday. Just bring in a cake and take a moment to gather everyone together to make the employee feel celebrated.
For managers with a large team, you can go another route. Consider throwing a small party every month to recognize all of that month’s birthdays. Your employees will still feel seen even if it doesn’t fall on their actual birthday.
Offer Support
At some point, your employees will encounter challenges. By having their back and providing them with support, you show that you care about their well-being. This can include anything from having flexible scheduling options or a telecommuting program that allows them to adjust how they handle their responsibilities when they have a personal issue to standing up for them with upper management when appropriate.
Building Your Team?
All of the tips above create opportunities for you to show your workers that you care, so use the ones that best fit with your workplace. If you’d like to learn about other options, the staff at TRC Staffing Services can help. Contact us to speak with a member of our team today and see how our employee appreciation expertise can benefit you.
