Many times we overlook the power that we possess over our staffs morale simply by taking the time to write an employee appreciation letter. But do not make the mistake of trying to take the easy way out by using some type of prewritten standardized form letter that says the same thing to everyone. Make it personal or don't do it.
There are a number of ways you can approach recognizing your employees in writing with an employee appreciation letter. Anything from writing something personal by hand on a greeting card, to a personal appreciation letter typewritten and signed on your company letterhead, can be great depending on the occasion. In some cases it might be appropriate to write both types, such as an employee having organized the successful annual company picnic.
We can use the picnic to demonstrate how easy it can be to write something on a greeting card that is meaningful. "I can't stress enough how much fun I had at this year's picnic. The three legged bag race was so much fun to watch and the food was out of this world. You did an amazing job and I truly appreciate it!" It is not the amount you write, but the words you choose that truly matter.
Writing an employee appreciation letter on company letterhead is just as easy and could be worded in this way. "I wanted to take this opportunity to show my full appreciation for the hard work and dedication you put into this year's annual picnic. The positive comments continue to stream in telling me how much fun they had at this year's event. Personally I had a very good time and I was amazed to find out how good our employees are at hitting the target with just one toss at the dunk tank that I was sitting on. I can't imagine being able to outdo this year's event, but I am looking forward to next year already. Again, I can't thank you enough for making this an amazing success."
One thing I have learned over the years is to try and keep things as simple as possible. By keeping things simple you are better able to repeat them over and over again successfully. Therefore, if we stored several greeting cards in our office desk it would make it very easy to make one out every time one of our employees earns some type of appreciation. I can't stress enough how important it is to incorporate an employee appreciation letter program into your workplace so that you will build employee morale and increase productivity.
There are a number of ways you can approach recognizing your employees in writing with an employee appreciation letter. Anything from writing something personal by hand on a greeting card, to a personal appreciation letter typewritten and signed on your company letterhead, can be great depending on the occasion. In some cases it might be appropriate to write both types, such as an employee having organized the successful annual company picnic.
We can use the picnic to demonstrate how easy it can be to write something on a greeting card that is meaningful. "I can't stress enough how much fun I had at this year's picnic. The three legged bag race was so much fun to watch and the food was out of this world. You did an amazing job and I truly appreciate it!" It is not the amount you write, but the words you choose that truly matter.
Writing an employee appreciation letter on company letterhead is just as easy and could be worded in this way. "I wanted to take this opportunity to show my full appreciation for the hard work and dedication you put into this year's annual picnic. The positive comments continue to stream in telling me how much fun they had at this year's event. Personally I had a very good time and I was amazed to find out how good our employees are at hitting the target with just one toss at the dunk tank that I was sitting on. I can't imagine being able to outdo this year's event, but I am looking forward to next year already. Again, I can't thank you enough for making this an amazing success."
One thing I have learned over the years is to try and keep things as simple as possible. By keeping things simple you are better able to repeat them over and over again successfully. Therefore, if we stored several greeting cards in our office desk it would make it very easy to make one out every time one of our employees earns some type of appreciation. I can't stress enough how important it is to incorporate an employee appreciation letter program into your workplace so that you will build employee morale and increase productivity.
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If you're struggling to find some great employee appreciation letter examples you'll find them on Greg Covey's site www.leadership-skills-for-life.com. On the other hand if it is staff appreciation gifts you are looking for Greg offers some great ideas.
This is a great way to show employees you care. Employee appreciation gifts should always be in your company budget!
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