Held on the first day of September, Labor Day is a national holiday honoring our work force. While an extra day off is always welcome, it is important to celebrate and reward your employees on a regular basis. Reason being? Happy employees make for productive employees – while unhappy employees drain resources and produce a lower quality of work. According to the Healthways-Gallup Health Index, it is estimated that disengaged employees make for more than $300 billion in lost productivity annually. Employee recognition delivers a double-bonus: It boosts employee morale and also recognizes and rewards ideal performance.
Here are some easy ways to celebrate your employees:
- Give a Starbucks Giftcard
- Include The Employee In Your Business Newsletter
- Honor The Employee At A Company Meeting
- Give Your Employee A Flexible Work Schedule For A Week/Month
- Throw A Pizza Party (…Think Elementary School!)
- Give A Complimentary Day Off
- Flowers
- Create An Employee Of The Week/Month Program
- Assign Reserved Parking Spots
- Take Your Rockstar Employees Out To Lunch
- Invite A Masseuse To The Office For Free Massages
- Handwritten Thank You Notes
- Host Company Cook Outs
- Free Tickets To A Movie/Sporting Event/Concert
- Stock The Kitchen With Free Breakfast
- Recognize Hard Workers At Business Meetings
- Extra Long Lunch Breaks
- Celebrate Employee Birthdays
- Allow Employees To Work From Home When Needed