Celebrating success with an awards ceremony
Companies with a sound strategy to recognise team members benefit from stronger engagement, higher productivity and an overall healthier work environment. And with the gifting season just around the corner, there’s no better time to give back to your shining stars with a reward that goes above and beyond. Positive reinforcement sets an example for everyone in your company.
An awards ceremony is the ideal way to showcase talent and kick off Christmas with a celebration. Sure, it’s important to motivate and encourage employees to perform well on an everyday basis, but there’s something special about recognising excellence with an evening of feel-good fun.
Why employee awards?
Intended to generate happiness and boost team morale, an awards ceremony is a fantastic way to share success stories and commemorate a company’s achievements. But, why do awards ceremonies matter? Employee recognition is all about acknowledging and rewarding the hard work, accomplishments and contributions of an employee or team when they demonstrate the values, mission or goals of your organisation. An awards ceremony doesn’t need to be Oscar-worthy or draped in diamond-embellished decor. It’s about creating a sincere and emotional bond between your employees and your company. According to statistics from Officevibe, when asked what leaders could do more of to improve engagement, 58% of respondents replied, ‘give recognition1’. If you reward a behaviour, it is more likely to be repeated. Along with encouraging productivity and motivation, an awards ceremony is about hosting an unforgettable experience for all attendees. With generic money vouchers and bottles of Champagne lacking the ‘wow factor’, what better way to reward a deserving employee than with memories that they’ll always cherish?
The best way to award an employee
Personalising your ‘thank you’ will demonstrate that you have put thought into the process and add emphasis to the gratitude shown2 . Show them you value their efforts with a gift experience – bespoke to their personality and interests. Whether they’re into their wining and dining, outdoor adventures or relaxing escapes, reward their outstanding achievements with an experience they’ll never forget. Our iconic gift boxes offer the cherry on top of any special occasion. Perhaps you’re intending on delivering long service awards? Nothing conveys appreciation towards an employee’s loyalty and commitment over the years quite like one of our unique gift vouchers – tailor-made with our branding and personalisation options. If you’re enjoying your awards ceremony as part of your company’s Christmas party, there really is no better time to combine end-of-year festivities with the celebration of a job well done.
Why a company’s morals matter in the modern digital climate
A company’s history, public messages and even staff lists are all publicly available information. All it takes is a Google search for a prospective employee to find it3. Company ethics are more important then ever before. Displaying gratitude for your employees not only benefits the lives and work spirit of your team, but it also adds value and a level of respect to your role as a company. Rewards play a pivotal part in motivating positive behaviours and initiating values in the workplace. Cash is not always the reward of choice among employees. A study by the Incentive Marketing Association found that 65% of employees preferred non-cash incentives4. If you want your company to remain competitive in the hunt for future talent, whilst retaining key employees, it’s important to spend some time defining, perfecting and encouraging your company’s ethical behaviour.
An awards ceremony gives you the chance to honour staff members in a way that reflects the morals of your company in a public and positive light. Along with delivering happiness with our wonderful gift experiences, an exciting awards event is the perfect opportunity to lift spirits, have fun and create lasting memories.
1 - Officevibe, Inc., 2016
2 - CIPHR Ltd, 2017
3 - Forbes, 2017
4 - Engagement Trend, 2018