According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the Number 1 reason people leave their jobs is because they don’t feel appreciated.
A Gallup poll of over 4 million employees shows that regular recognition and praise increase company loyalty, productivity and even safety.
In Inc. Magazine’s recent article, 9 things that Motivate Employees More Than Money, The #1 suggestion was, ”Be Generous With Praise.”
Corporations that value employee recognition understand the power of a simple “thank you” or “good job”. Indeed, employee recognition is one of the least expensive and most effective ways to create a positive work culture. However, it is also one of the most under-utilized.
In poll after poll, survey after survey, employees say the same things: They want to know that they have done a good job – and that someone has noticed. Just let them know that and they’ll be more engaged, more productive and more loyal. Simple, right?
With all of this research and commons sense you would expect to find recognition programs set into every firm’s HR strategy…
But no.
The fact is, the majority of firms set aside just one day of the year to appreciate their staff — Employee Appreciation Day — and it is certainly NOT celebrated or recognized by all companies!
March 6, 2015 is the day!
Praise. Salute. Write a note. Give a gift, Break bread. Make the day memorable and fun for your employees. After all, there would be no YOU without YOUR PEOPLE. Celebrate the value they bring to your organization as individuals. It’s THE best way to increase employee engagement, commitment, and motivation.
How does your firm recognize Employee Appreciation Day? Please share…