Why it’s never been more important to recognise innovation this Employee Appreciation Day
Days out and team events may be on hold until this turbulent world resumes to normal play, but that doesn’t mean Employee Appreciation Day UK 2021 has to be cast aside and cancelled too. Quite the contrary, in fact. Increasingly, more and more companies in the UK have gathered momentum with Employee Appreciation Day as a way to recognise staff for their efforts throughout the year1. So, let’s make this March 5th the best one yet! Don’t let what has already been a difficult year stop you shouting the achievements of your employees from the rooftops. Make 2021 a year of greater recognition for innovation displayed across the workforce.
Without choice, many UK businesses have uprooted from the office and adapted to remote working – almost overnight in some cases. Fight or flight. This is your opportunity to shine, by demonstrating greater malleability during this COVID-19 situation. Start with your employee recognition programme. Part of the roadmap to becoming a successful business leader is the ability to control the controllable factors – especially during adverse times of crisis like now. By harnessing the power of rewards and recognition that support ongoing effort and commitment, you’ll find employee productivity and happiness simply gel hand-in-hand. Considering that 49% of employees in the UK feel underappreciated at work, don’t let this ship sail. Your best workers could decide to set sail out of the harbour on it too!
Oh, how we’ve underestimated how energised a two-minute chat by the coffee machine or a team exercise in a meeting room can make us feel. But not all is lost. Retake control of any dwindling morale by reinforcing the importance of rewarding a job well done. In turn, you’ll keep employees energised and motivated2.
Don’t underestimate a simple ‘thank you’. It goes a long way to show your appreciation3. And when a gracious thank you doesn’t quite cut the mustard, decide on a reward scheme that offers different forms of bespoke, personalised incentives for its beneficiaries.
That’s where we come in. Here at Red Letter Days Corporate, we offer an abundance of amazing ideas for Employee Appreciation Day and beyond. Pick up inspirational, indulgent and truly once-in-a-lifetime gift experiences your hard-working employees can enjoy now or later down the line. Whether they’d relish a thrill-seeking adventure in the great outdoors, or an overdue mini break to remedy wanderlust-filled hearts, we’ve got it covered with a unique reward for every team member. No matter their personality type. Complemented with voucher validity for 20 months and free extensions and exchanges, you can pass on reassuring peace of mind too – so they can take pleasure in our experiences when the time is right.
If time is of the essence, our online and at-home experience gifts are just the ticket. Explore motivating options like learning a valuable new skill, or health and well-being gifts that promote self-love and positive life changes. Now, has never been more important to look after your employees’ well-being and happiness. As the best, originals in the business, we’re by your side to support you with a comprehensive employee reward programme, not just this March 5th, but all year round.
Let’s celebrate all that’s remarkable about your team and their triumphs in the face of unprecedented challenges. Protect your greatest asset with recognition that knows no calendar. Collaborate with us to reinvigorate your workforce through magical memories from the heart. Because everyone deserves a sprinkle of joy from time to time – and there’s no better time than right now. As Employee Appreciation Day founder Bob Nelson says, “You get the best effort from others not by lighting a fire beneath them, but by building a fire within4”.
2.Reward Gateway, 2020
3.Power2Motivate, 2017
4.Vantage Circle, 2021