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Why Employee Appreciation Matters This Time of Year

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year—in some ways. We get to take our heads out of our work and celebrate together. We look forward to nostalgic traditions. But while celebrations reach their peak, so do our schedules. When your calendar is jam-packed, it can be easy to lose sight of the big picture.

Outside pressures, both big and small, seem to build up during the holidays. Germs spread, forcing people to choose between taking sick days and powering through. School parties and winter breaks put parents in tricky situations. Seasonal depression and anxiety creeps in for some. It feels impossible to save money. We need connection more than we realize!

The holidays are perhaps the most important time to emphasize employee appreciation. Beyond the flurry of Q4 activity, this season is mentally challenging for many people. It tends to bring up people’s most difficult emotions, whether they’re related to family, life changes, or personal loss. It’s a time when employees need more than just professional support; they need a reminder that you’re there for them as people.

Employee appreciation carries more weight during Q4. It’s a time to remind your team members why you do what you do. It can help you avoid burnout, which then decreases turnover.  Additionally, feeling appreciated helps employees get excited about the coming year and their place in the big picture.

Here are a few of our favorite ways to show employee appreciation:

  • Plan events throughout the work day to give your team a chance to step away. During Q4, our Senior Leadership Team hosts “Fireside Chats”— our leaders take turns bringing treats and taking questions from the team!
  • Create opportunities for employees to shout out their team members. Each quarter, our team gets the opportunity to submit “Merch Mentions” to be shared at our All Hands meeting.
  • Put together thoughtful gift sets. Our team has received some exciting curated MerchBoxes with a variety of fun, useful gifts!
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Need some help showing employee appreciation for your team this year? Our Black Friday sale runs through the whole month of November! Reach out to us with questions at any time—we want to help you make a difference for your team this holiday season.