CELEBRATINGEMPLOYEEAPPRECIATIONDAY
or give their workers part of the day off. Other ways to celebrate on that day or throughout the year include:
Employees are the backbone of any business, big or small. If you’re looking for a way to say thanks to your hardworking staff, there’s no better time than now. Employee Appreciation Day is a non-official holiday that takes place on the first Friday of March. But showing your employees that you appreciate them shouldn’t be confined to a single day, and it doesn’t need to be expensive. History In 1995, the idea came to Dr. Bob Nelson — also known as the “Guru of Thank You” — and he put it into action. Dr. Nelson is a founding Recognition Professionals International board member, head of Workman Publishing, and author of “1,001 Ways to Reward Employees.” His goal was to create and bolster the bond between employee and employer in all industries. Observing Employee Appreciation Day An employer can use many different methods to say thanks to their employees. To celebrate, employers across the country throw office parties, buy lunch for the whole office,
● Organizing an after-work gathering ● Buying surprise snacks for the entire office ● Practicing flexibility in the office ● Giving thank-you cards to your staff ● Creating an encouraging environment
● Praising team efforts and accomplishments ● Celebrating birthdays ● Giving rewards ● Recognizing team and individual achievements publicly
The Importance of Appreciation No matter where they work, employees want to be treated like human beings. When they’ve reached a personal or professional goal or they accomplish a feat for their team, they want to be recognized. And when that recognition is given, employees feel proud of their work and valued as individuals within the company. It doesn’t take much effort to give that praise, and when you do, it affects the whole company in a positive way. Taking the time to value people for the work they do will create a happier and more productive workplace. Let this year’s Employee Appreciation Day be the first day of many to celebrate the efforts of hardworking employees.
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When it comes down to it, the number one way to establish a new habit is repetition. When you repeat the same action over and over again, it will eventually stick. Think about the goals you set at the start of the year. What progress have you made? Are you happy with the progress, or do you feel that there is more you can do? Have you even started working toward your goals?
Don’t worry if you haven’t! Many people are in the same boat. But there is a way to start down the right path, and it comes back to developing positive habits.
Forming a new habit is not a quick process. It takes time to get into the groove, but in the long run, it is worth it if you want to improve yourself and achieve your goals. Here are the three elements required to develop a new habit: time, consistency, and repetition. Let’s a closer look at each element. Time You need to commit to sticking to it for at least 30 days. It can take anywhere between two weeks and two months before a repeated behavior becomes a habit. When you commit to the 30-day minimum, you put yourself in the best possible position to develop a new habit. Consistency In order to develop a new habit, you must dedicate yourself to performing that task on a consistent basis. In other words, you can’t skip a day.
You have to commit yourself to staying true every day of that 30-day period. On top of that, you need to perform the new habit in the same way each day. Any inconsistency and you may find yourself less than happy with the results. Repetition Focus on your habit and commit to performing the action over and over — and over. Live every day while being dedicated to the same task. Whether it’s a 20-minute jog around the neighborhood, saying “Good Morning” to all your coworkers, or writing in a journal, when you repeat it on a consistent basis daily, you’ll find it becomes second nature sooner than you think.
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