{"id":2971,"date":"2023-02-15T12:25:26","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T12:25:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learn.brightbreaks.com\/learn\/?p=2971"},"modified":"2024-03-01T17:02:51","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T17:02:51","slug":"employee-appreciation-day-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/learn.brightbreaks.com\/learn\/blog\/employee-appreciation-day-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Employee Appreciation Day Ideas for a Productive 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Have you said \u2018thank you\u2019 to your team recently?<\/p>

Appreciating your employees creates a more positive and productive work environment, but when you\u2019re caught up in thae day\u2019s tasks, it\u2019s easy to let it fall to the bottom of your to-do list.<\/p>

Employee Appreciation Day on the 3rd of March is a welcome reminder to sing your staff\u2019s praises. With March also being National Nutrition Month, it\u2019s a great time to check in with your employee\u2019s overall well-being and convey your gratitude in ways that make for a healthier and happier team.<\/p>

Of course, with the switch to remote-first culture, it\u2019s no longer as simple as a post-it on a laptop or offering to do the coffee run. You need to get creative to show you care.<\/p>

With\u00a0Bright Breaks<\/a>, you can choose from over 300+ 7-minute sessions that boost your employees\u2019 well-being, wherever they are. Perhaps you invite them to attend a 7-minute cooking workshop and have a virtual lunch as a team, or maybe you all attend a gratitude session, to invite more appreciation into your lives?<\/p>

In this post, we\u2019ll dive into what Employee Appreciation Day is, why it\u2019s important in 2023, and interesting ways to celebrate it in your workplace.<\/p>

What is Employee Appreciation Day?<\/h2>

Employee Appreciation Day is an annual event that encourages employers to express their gratitude to their employees. It was founded by Bob Nelsen, Ph.D., in 1995, to celebrate the release of his\u00a01001 Ways to Reward Employees<\/a>, and is held on the first Friday of March each year.<\/p>

Why is Employee Appreciation Day important in 2023?<\/h2>

The working world has moved fast since Nelson first planted the idea and employee appreciation is arguably more important now than ever.<\/p>

Corporate Wellness Magazine<\/a>\u00a0reported that nearly a third of workers surveyed said their mental health had declined in the past year. Yet, a report by\u00a0OC Tanner<\/a>\u00a0found that when employees feel appreciated there\u2019s an 84% decrease in the chance they will\u00a0experience burnout<\/a>.<\/p>

According to\u00a0Zippia<\/a>, 54% of the US workforce are not engaged at work, however,\u00a0Psychometrics<\/a>\u00a0found that \u2018employee recognition\u2019 was a key factor in improving engagement.<\/p>

It makes sense, then, that the\u00a0happiest places to work<\/a>\u00a0put employee appreciation as a top priority. Employees at Cisco say \u2018\u2018you are recognized for your hard work\u2019\u2019 and managers at Pinnacle Financial Services \u2018\u2018go out of their way to know everyone by name and recognize the staff at the individual level\u2019\u2019.<\/p>

If you want happy, healthy, and engaged employees in 2023, appreciation is a necessity.<\/p>

How should I celebrate Employee Appreciation Day in 2023?<\/h2>

Employee appreciation might look a little different in 2023. The number of workers choosing to work remotely\u00a0increased by 24% last year<\/a>\u00a0and the trend is likely to continue this way.<\/p>

Kathleen Hogan, Chief People Officer at Microsoft, says \u2018\u2018in today\u2019s world of remote and hybrid work, it\u2019s not sufficient to only encourage self-care. We need to innovate and leverage technology to help employees operationalize much-needed breaks into their daily routines\u2019\u2019.<\/p>

As HR managers, it\u2019s time to find new and interesting ways to show your team appreciation. We\u2019ve put together some ideas for inspiration, covering\u2026<\/p>