{"id":12637,"date":"2024-02-09T14:34:56","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T14:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/?p=12637"},"modified":"2026-03-06T12:21:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T12:21:47","slug":"employee-appreciation-day-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/employee-appreciation-day-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 17 Employee Appreciation Day Ideas for 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Unsurprisingly, <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/communication\/communication-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">90% of employees<\/a> say recognition motivates them to work harder, which boosts their job performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though showing continuous recognition is an imperative for maintaining a <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/positive-work-environment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">positive work environment<\/a>, there\u2019s a day in a year when employers should make a real effort to make their team feel valued \u2015 Employee Appreciation Day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for unique ideas on how to celebrate your employees and make them feel valued and appreciated \u2014 you&#8217;re at the right place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog post, we\u2019ve got you covered with 17 ideas for celebrating this unofficial holiday, both for remote and on-site setting.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Top-17-Employee-Appreciation-Day-Ideas-cover.webp\" alt=\"Top 17 Employee Appreciation Day Ideas - cover\" class=\"wp-image-23060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Top-17-Employee-Appreciation-Day-Ideas-cover.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Top-17-Employee-Appreciation-Day-Ideas-cover-600x300.webp 600w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Top-17-Employee-Appreciation-Day-Ideas-cover-1110x555.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Top-17-Employee-Appreciation-Day-Ideas-cover-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Top-17-Employee-Appreciation-Day-Ideas-cover-1536x768.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Top-17-Employee-Appreciation-Day-Ideas-cover-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list key-takeaways\">\n<li>Companies celebrate Employee Appreciation Day on the first Friday of March to recognize employees for their efforts and achievements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As an occasion dedicated to celebrating employees, this holiday is a great time to express gratitude and boost employee morale and motivation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To thank your employees, you can record a \u201c<em>Thank you<\/em>\u201d video, make recognition certificates, or give appreciation gifts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you want to go further, you can launch the mentorship program, discuss career advancement opportunities, or implement an \u201cEmployee of month\u201d program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the end, don\u2019t forget to make it fun \u2015 organize outdoor activities, make workshops, or play team games.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-employee-appreciation-day\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Employee Appreciation Day?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Employee Appreciation Day is an event held on the first Friday of March every year dedicated to showing appreciation for employees\u2019 effort and contribution.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2024, this event falls on March 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched as an unofficial holiday in 1995, Employee Appreciation Day is an opportunity for all employers to show gratitude to their employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As such, this event is a reminder for all companies to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Realize the value their employees bring to the company,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boost <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/boost-employee-morale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee morale<\/a>, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make employees feel validated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-light pumble-gradient-templates\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Empower Team Communication<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Discuss, share &amp; collaborate with Pumble, a team communication app by CAKE.com.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/templates@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/templates.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ideas-for-celebrating-employee-appreciation-day\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ideas for celebrating Employee Appreciation Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of your company size and working model, there are plenty of ways to provide <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/employee-recognition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee recognition<\/a> and make Employee Appreciation Day special for your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some ideas for celebrating Employee Appreciation Day you can use as inspiration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Send a personalized message stating what you most appreciate about an employee,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a \u201c<em>Thank you<\/em>\u201d video,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave \u201c<em>Thank you<\/em>\u201d sticky notes,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create fun workshops,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Host a team happy hour,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give an appreciation gift,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct a thematic award ceremony,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch a meditation program,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrange a wellness day or outdoor activities,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Surprise your team with ice cream or snacks,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Discuss career development opportunities,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Play team games,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Make certificates of recognition,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share individual and team success stories,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch a mentorship program,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implement an \u201cEmployee of the month\u201d program, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Host a lunch-and-learn session.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>So, let\u2019s discuss each of these ideas!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"idea-1-send-a-personalized-message-stating-what-you-most-appreciate-about-an-employee\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Idea #1: Send a personalized message stating what you most appreciate about an employee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Giving professional compliments is a great way to keep a positive spirit and inspire employees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that in mind, our contributor, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/billcatlette\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bill Catlette<\/a>, Coach and Advisor to business leaders with 16 years of experience in leadership roles, suggests sharing a personalized appreciation note to employees to make them feel special and valued.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bill-Catlette-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Bill Catlette\" class=\"wp-image-10183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bill-Catlette-1.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bill-Catlette-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bill-Catlette-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bill-Catlette-1-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201c<em>Managers should express verbally, preferably face-to-face, or in writing, one thing they most appreciate about having the opportunity to work with their employees.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For example: &#8216;I so appreciate your reliability (it hasn\u2019t gone unnoticed that you\u2019ve had perfect attendance for 4+ years). You show up every day with a smile on your face. You personally bought lunch for the team\u2026.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>It&#8217;s a \u2018one size fits one\u2019 gift. Whatever it is, call it out. I promise you, 90% of your people will appreciate the expressed thought much more than an obligatory trinket, and it just might serve as a reminder for leaders to do this a little more often.<\/em>\u201c<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"699\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-08-at-15.04.29-min.png\" alt=\"An appreciation message example in Pumble, a team communication app\n\" class=\"wp-image-12641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-08-at-15.04.29-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-08-at-15.04.29-min-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-08-at-15.04.29-min-1024x596.png 1024w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-08-at-15.04.29-min-768x447.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-08-at-15.04.29-min-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An appreciation message example in Pumble, a team communication app<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Show employees your appreciation over Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also encourage employees to share an appreciation note to their managers and leaders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"idea-2-make-a-thank-you-video\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Idea #2: Make a \u201c<em>Thank you<\/em>\u201d video<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Expressing gratitude is a powerful way to boost overall job satisfaction. <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/say-thank-you-professionally\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saying \u201c<em>Thank you<\/em>\u201d<\/a> is a simple phrase that means a lot to people and moves them forward.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make this day special, managers can record a short \u201c<em>Thank you<\/em>\u201d video for each employee and send it via <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/direct-messages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">direct message<\/a> on a <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/team-communication-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">team communication app<\/a> like Pumble by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This gesture is an effective way to thank your teammates for their hard work and highlight their achievements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/direct-messages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore Pumble&#8217;s Direct Messages<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"idea-3-leave-thank-you-sticky-notes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Idea #3: Leave \u201c<em>Thank you<\/em>\u201d sticky notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another great idea for expressing gratitude to your employees is creating a physical \u201c<em>Thank you notes wall<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let your staff post appreciation notes for their teammates, and spread some positive energy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you lead distributed teams, encourage your employees to send a \u201c<em>Thank you<\/em>\u201d message to their colleagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"idea-4-create-fun-workshops\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Idea #4: Create fun workshops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating cooperative workshops has several benefits for employers. First of all, workshops aim to improve employees\u2019 skills and knowledge. In addition, these workshops show that companies care and want to invest in their teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from typical cooperative workshops that focus on skill development, stress management or communication improvement, introducing staff to some fun activities and hobbies may be a great way to help them recharge their batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make such a positive experience for your employees, you can opt for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Painting workshops,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yoga classes,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooking workshops,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photography lessons, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that tastes are different, so make sure to propose multiple options, so everyone can choose their preferable activity.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though fun workshops are more suited for on-site companies, <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/hybrid-remote-work-models\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hybrid or remote teams<\/a> can consider organizing virtual workshops such as virtual cooking classes, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"idea-5-host-a-team-happy-hour\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Idea #5: Host a team happy hour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Friday afternoon is a great time for throwing a happy hour, especially if it\u2019s Employee Appreciation Day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you choose to host a happy hour in a bar, restaurant, or at the office, it\u2019s a great way to gather everyone together and give your employees a chance to unplug.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your company is remote, you can take advantage of <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/video-conferencing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video conferencing apps<\/a> such as Pumble and organize virtual wine tasting or mixology classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-landing-1\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Transform Team Communication<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Simplify your work with Pumble \u2014 the all-in-one communication app.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-stretch \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-1@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-1.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>PUMBLE PRO TIP<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for virtual team-building ideas, make sure to check out our blog post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/virtual-team-bonding-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">32 Best Virtual Team-Building Activities<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"idea-6-give-an-appreciation-gift\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Idea #6: Give an appreciation gift<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sending personalized gifts is a great idea, but in most cases \u2015 especially in large companies \u2015 it&#8217;s an almost impossible mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you can\u2019t make a mistake by opting for company-branded clothes, gift cards, or spa coupons. Whatever it is, it\u2019s a nice gesture that puts a smile on an employee&#8217;s face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"idea-7-conduct-a-thematic-award-ceremony\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Idea #7: Conduct a thematic award ceremony<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Arranging employee award ceremonies is undoubtedly one of the best ways to show recognition to your staff, their achievements and contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a list of award categories such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Best team player,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most improved employee,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Top performer, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Longest work anniversary.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To make it more fun and memorable, you can choose a specific theme for your ceremony such as a movie night or carnival, which will increase employee engagement and make things more exciting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"idea-8-launch-a-meditation-program\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Idea #8: Launch a meditation program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite all efforts to create a stress-free and positive work environment, stress is an inevitable part of our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering how to show your employees that you care about their <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/mental-health-in-the-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mental health in the workplace<\/a> and appreciate their effort, arranging a meditation session is one of the best ways to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hold employee wellbeing sessions over Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"idea-9-arrange-a-wellness-day-or-outdoor-activities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Idea #9: Arrange a wellness day or outdoor activities&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting outside the office and enjoying some outdoor activities is a good way to boost employees\u2019 energy and motivation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to offer various options, so everyone can choose the activity they\u2019re most interested in. For instance, that could be hiking, rafting, or kayaking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another great way to make Employee Appreciation Day special is to give your team an opportunity to take a break from work and enjoy their time with spa and wellness programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"idea-10-surprise-your-team-with-ice-cream-or-snacks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Idea #10: Surprise your team with ice cream or snacks&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Anytime is a good time for ice cream and snacks, especially if it\u2019s Employee Appreciation Day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surprise your staff with an ice cream truck or deliver some delicious snacks at their desks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"idea-11-discuss-career-development-opportunities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Idea #11: Discuss career development opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By initiating career growth conversations, you\u2019re showing your employees that you support their professional development and want to bring out the best in them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Encourage your employees to speak about their aspirations and help them figure out their strengths and areas for improvement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"idea-12-play-team-games\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Idea #12: Play team games<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no better way to celebrate Employee Appreciation Day than having fun at work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Playing team games is a great way to let employees get to know each other better and show some appreciation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/communication\/communication-team-building-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">team building games<\/a> you can opt for, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Board games,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quizzes, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trivia games.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-landing-4\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Collaborate in Real Time<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Secure and reliable team communication app for professionals. Try Pumble.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-4@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-4.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"idea-13-make-certificates-of-recognition\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Idea #13: Make certificates of recognition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Personalized recognition certificates can be an inspiring reminder for all employees of their contributions and achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether an employee receives an anniversary award or performance certificate, it\u2019s a nice gesture that makes them feel valued.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"idea-14-share-individual-and-team-success-stories\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Idea #14: Share individual and team success stories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To inspire your employees, share success stories and highlight all individual and team achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can give an engaging presentation in the office, or, if you work remotely, invite your employees to join a video call and take advantage of the <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/screen-sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">screen-sharing<\/a> option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"idea-15-launch-a-mentorship-program\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Idea #15: Launch a mentorship program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether they\u2019re conducted in-person or online, mentorship programs are an effective tool for promoting career advancement. They show the company\u2019s commitment to employees\u2019 professional growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, if you lead <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/distributed-teams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">distributed teams<\/a>, this is a great way to connect them and foster <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/employee-communication-and-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee engagement<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t implemented mentorship programs yet, Employee Appreciation Day is a perfect time to do so!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"idea-16-implement-an-employee-of-the-month-program\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Idea #16: Implement an \u201cEmployee of the month\u201d program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What about implementing an \u201cEmployee of the month\u201d program?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you work in a large company, you can break it up by department or job title and recognize one employee per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from 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href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dianechernoffrosen\/?challengeId=AQF3VQaWX3TAIwAAAY16kGwF2NVCa_6USLmqeg-l-9kxO2u6bd4typWgmD6DhAsr_b6CHPD0Bxh5AaqGxfOQidWVYJLZ7ap99g&amp;submissionId=6acf3712-6e0b-b117-f006-8a336a8cfb72&amp;challengeSource=AgG7K9PANrlTvgAAAY16kKtWYSu7zHDYMVCMBEa1u9eKa4N_Rh6D9fW6JoU5oFI&amp;challegeType=AgHiHBS0AS5m-gAAAY16kKtZFfYAddJblaOxP3T0HSYC9fnlfMpVK4I&amp;memberId=AgH7Sfy-Yac6HgAAAY16kKtd9RnOaCZyrtTa85RmSQrO7bE&amp;recognizeDevice=AgGZJWMsiSrHwwAAAY16kKtglCgmHpsFSasKb8dTAkC_bUnetwYP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diane Rosen<\/a>, who highlights that making employees feel appreciated boosts their engagement and performance.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Diane-Rosen.png\" alt=\"Diane Rosen\" class=\"wp-image-10822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Diane-Rosen.png 400w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Diane-Rosen-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Diane-Rosen-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Diane-Rosen-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cWhen employees feel acknowledged, appreciated, and respected, they are more likely to be engaged, and engaged employees perform better than unengaged employees.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Rosen also emphasizes the importance of making appreciation day meaningful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Diane-Rosen.png\" alt=\"Diane Rosen\" class=\"wp-image-10822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Diane-Rosen.png 400w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Diane-Rosen-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Diane-Rosen-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Diane-Rosen-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" 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