How to Say ‘Thank You’ to Your Employees This Season
Good employees become more engaged in their work when they feel their contributions matter. One of the best ways managers can give meaning to their employees’ work is by saying “thank you.” The act of showing appreciation to employees is especially meaningful when it comes from their supervisors and managers. This goes a long way towards keeping employees excited and motivated about their work.
Making sure your employees are happy doesn’t have to mean giving bonuses or expensive gifts. Here are five simple ways you can show your staff that you appreciate the hard work they do.
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Praise Them Like You Should
Any time an employee does a good job is always good news for the company. Be sure to give credit where it is due, praising the work done by an employee during a team meeting or through a staff email. It’s always beneficial to offer praise as good work happens – it shows your staff you’re actually paying attention to their work.
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Leave Thank-You Notes
Aside from praising employees in public, it’s also important to make the way you express your thanks personal. Leave notes on their desks or computer monitors, saying thank you and explaining why. It’s a simple and authentic way of showing your appreciation.
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Make Work Comfortable
Show your employees you care and appreciate their work by making their workspace as comfortable as possible. Additions such as decent lighting, ergonomic chairs and new equipment all help make office life comfortable and efficient for everyone.
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Offer Small Rewards
Let’s face it – employees will love it even more if you pair your “thank you” with some kind of reward. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy or expensive. It can be two movie tickets stapled to a thank-you note, a basket of fruit or box of cookies, concert tickets (for really good work), or even a free subscription to a magazine you know they like.
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Celebrate Personal Victories
Another way to make employees feel appreciated is by celebrating milestones they achieved outside the office. Whether it’s the birth of a new baby, an engagement, or a child that graduated from college, you can go out of your way to highlight these occasions with balloons, food, etc. — use your imagination to make things special.
Closing Thoughts on Thanking Employees
At the end of the day, what’s important is that you say “thank you” to employees in some way or another. You don’t have to overthink things. Say what’s on your mind and your staff will see you’re sincerely paying attention to them.
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