Everyday ways to show employees gratitude
A key challenge faced by businesses currently is that nearly half of UK employees feel undervalued by their employers. This dissatisfaction can be attributed to lack of opportunities to grow; issues in communication and a general sense of underappreciation for their role in the business. As with so many elements in the role of HR, one size does not fit all when it comes to boosting staff morale and showing gratitude in a meaningful way. So it’s important to find the right approach to get your team feeling passionate and respected.
Celebrate the milestones.
It may sound simple, but marking special occasions for your team really goes a long way.
Employment anniversaries are a great opportunity to build your team’s relationships, and look back on their last year’s hard work. It’s important to take the time out of the day to congratulate their role within the company, as it provides a chance for management to assess employees’ service, and consider the next steps for them within the company, whether it be in the form of a promotion, or opportunities to develop and grow skills…
Birthdays or highlights in your employees personal life they wish to share should also be celebrated and recognised. For many of your employees, the majority of their time is spent in the office, so encouraging the team to make time for each other can boost confidence and the mood in the work place. Why not go a step further and reward your employees with extra paid leave for their birthdays, which emphases the businesses respect for its employees’ work-life balance.
Reward & Recognition & Fanmail
Rewarding your employees for long service or going the extra mile is a great way to show your team that you recognise their role in the business and that you are proud of the work they produce. My Staff Shop offers the opportunity to send Reward Beans to employees, which is an online currency your team can exchange for gift cards to hundreds of retailers. Providing employee rewards in this way will ensure that they receive a gift which will be right for them, instead of a generic gift which may end up forgotten. My Staff Shop also offers non-monetary peer-to-peer recognition, in the form of Fanmail. Employees can send a quick note of appreciation or thanks to their colleagues, which can be seen by the wider team. Fanmail can help improve internal communications, foster a stronger workplace culture, and also presents management with a visual aid to see who is a stand out within the organisation.
Coffee Mornings & Surgeries
Keeping important updates or changes for the business can allow gossip and misinformation to spread within the team. Not knowing key information can make employees feel anxious, especially if it is related to their department. So it’s crucial to open the doors and get communication flowing!
Host coffee mornings or have designated ‘surgery’ times, to give advice, hear out concerns and share ideas. Leave no opportunity for misinterpretation, and be open and honest with your team. Of course there are certain things that can’t be shared, but when information can be given, your team will appreciate the openness of the business, and feel trusted by their employer.
To find out more, get in contact today for a free demo of the My Staff Shop Platform.
