Yep. It’s a week away.
We deem the first Friday in the magnificent month of March each year as Employee Appreciation Day.
Those with a cynical point of view believe organizational leaders only do something “cool” for employees on this day to serve their own needs.
That’s why people have asked whether organizations should still celebrate Employee Appreciation Day?
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It has been over 25-years ago since Dr. Bob Nelson originated Employee Appreciation Day on the first Friday in March.
There was a two-fold purpose for originating this day.
So, even with that brief history of the founding of Employee Appreciation Day, has it really changed things in the workplace? Is Employee Appreciation Day different from any other day of the work week?
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Yep. It’s that time again,
Some organizations will go all out. They’ll have their senior leaders serve up a pancake and sausage breakfast or other preferred food items. Perhaps the cafeteria has free items to offer employees that day which are paid for by the company. Others will encourage managers and supervisors to be vigilant in taking time out for coffee, doughnuts, and treats. Or perhaps everyone chips in to a potluck to share or brings a side dish for a company/department barbecue.
The first Friday of March is upon us. This Friday is considered one of those nationally declared calendar event days called National Employee Appreciation Day. It is not a day off work but one to remember the importance of appreciating employees and recognizing them for what they do.
What will you do in your organization for National Employee Appreciation Day?
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Employee Appreciation Day is an unofficial holiday (not a day off of work, mind you!) that is observed on the first Friday in March in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It is a day for company leaders and managers to thank employees for their hard work and effort throughout the year. It was never intended to be the only day you recognize your staff. How can Employee Appreciation Day be a reminder for you to better appreciate the people you work with? Find out how in Top 10 Ways to Leverage Employee Appreciation Day. (more…)
Too many people at work don’t feel appreciated for their contributions or anything they do and that’s not right!
So they have days like Employee Appreciation Day with the hope that with a few events, refreshments and decorations you can make things better.
Employee Appreciation Day has been around since 1995 but we still can’t seem to get this recognition stuff happening the right way. (more…)