{"id":9029,"date":"2022-11-14T08:00:46","date_gmt":"2022-11-14T08:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/?p=9029"},"modified":"2023-08-28T22:10:37","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T22:10:37","slug":"how-to-celebrate-employee-appreciation-day-virtually","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/how-to-celebrate-employee-appreciation-day-virtually\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Employee Appreciation Ideas To Give Thanks To Your Virtual Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The world is changing &#8211; and remote workers are taking it by storm! Working from home has some fantastic perks you can&#8217;t get in any other working environment. But there are also a couple of downsides.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>My Favorite Ideas At A Glance<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Top pick<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Host a virtual company event <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-an-mc-for-corporate-events\/\">with a corporate emcee<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Most meaningful<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Offer to help your team when you can<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Most generous<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Give some free time off<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Simplest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Post a social media shout-out<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Most personalized<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Send your team a care package<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tastiest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Put together a virtual team lunch<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re a remote worker, you&#8217;ve probably felt a little disconnected from your team at times. After all, it&#8217;s hard to stay close when you&#8217;re miles apart.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So when it comes time to show your remote team a little love and appreciation, you can&#8217;t just sit idly by. You need to be active in showing your employees some gratitude!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering where to start? Keep reading, and I&#8217;ll let you know everything you should keep in mind when it&#8217;s Employee Appreciation Day (plus some great gift ideas!)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>See Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/how-to-celebrate-with-remote-employees\/\">11 Virtual Celebration Ideas For Remote Teams This Holiday Season<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>What It Means To Show Employee Appreciation<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all need a little <\/span><b>appreciation <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">now and then.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Especially at the workplace, it&#8217;s easy to start to feel the pressure rise and our<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/how-to-deal-with-stress-at-work-3145273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> levels peak. But an easy way to fight these negativities is with employee recognition and team appreciation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And as a leader, <\/span><b>it&#8217;s your responsibility to lead by example<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can look at it from both a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">business<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> perspective and a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">human<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> perspective. When employees feel appreciated, job satisfaction soars, and productivity can reach alarming new heights. But from a human perspective, showing gratitude at work can make our workplace an enjoyable place to spend time and our team fun to be around!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Create A Company Culture Of Giving Thanks<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter where you work or what your daily job duties look like, our company culture says a lot about who we are. So here is where it&#8217;s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">critical<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make strides each and every day to cultivate a culture of gratitude and appreciation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whenever I feel not so appreciated and not so valued somewhere, I don&#8217;t typically feel enthusiastic or excited to go there. We all know this feeling in one way or another &#8211; and we don&#8217;t want our employees to feel that way about their workplaces (virtual or otherwise).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your employees are susceptible to these emotions. So if they&#8217;re in need of some appreciation, it&#8217;s time to give it to them!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9031\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/charitable-giving-professional-development.jpg\" alt=\"Charitable giving professional development\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/charitable-giving-professional-development.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/charitable-giving-professional-development-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/charitable-giving-professional-development-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/charitable-giving-professional-development-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/charitable-giving-professional-development-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>Keep In Mind &#8211; Remote Employees Aren&#8217;t The Same As Onsite Employees<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As I said earlier, remote work is on the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/bryanrobinson\/2022\/02\/01\/remote-work-is-here-to-stay-and-will-increase-into-2023-experts-say\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It&#8217;s pretty apparent, and there&#8217;s no use denying it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obviously, there are some pretty significant differences between a remote work environment and an <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/return-to-office-event-ideas\/\">onsite workplace<\/a>. For example, remote workers need to place a substantial emphasis on communication to be able to work together seamlessly with each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And so, <\/span><b>showing your appreciation virtually will look much different than showing it in an in-person environment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Now, that can seem daunting for some.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But when you know <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exactly <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the right way to reach your employee&#8217;s hearts, it gets so much easier!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Best Virtual Employee Appreciation Ideas<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&#8217;re all a little different. For some people, thinking of creative ways to show appreciation and emotions might be hard. So just keep in mind &#8211; <\/span><b>the key to expressing affection and gratitude to your remote team is by giving <\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>THANKS<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What can that look like? I&#8217;ll let you know.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9036\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wellness-program-employee-appreciation-day-ideas-employees-team.jpg\" alt=\"Wellness program employee appreciation day ideas employees team\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wellness-program-employee-appreciation-day-ideas-employees-team.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wellness-program-employee-appreciation-day-ideas-employees-team-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wellness-program-employee-appreciation-day-ideas-employees-team-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wellness-program-employee-appreciation-day-ideas-employees-team-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/wellness-program-employee-appreciation-day-ideas-employees-team-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>#1. <\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>T<\/b><\/span><b>reat Your Team To A Company Event<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting together with our team can do much more than it might seem &#8211; even if it&#8217;s virtually.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And the best way to do that is by <\/span><b>putting on a virtual event<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The first step here is to <\/span><b>find a <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-funny-keynote-motivational-speakers\/\">hilarious keynote speaker<\/a> who really knows how to reach the audience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. After all, laughter is the best gift you can give someone!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And luckily, it&#8217;s pretty easy to find virtual or hybrid event speakers that know a thing or two about entertainment and comedy. Want to take it up a notch? You can even get a magician speaker and really <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wow<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your employees!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#2. <\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>H<\/b><\/span><b>elp Out Where You Can<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes we get carried away planning trinkets or personalized gifts to show our thanks to our team. But we all know that <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">actions speak louder than words <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(or, in this case, actions speak louder than <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">things<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appreciation can look like many things, but <\/span><b>helping out where you can<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the most <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">underrated <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ways to show it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When someone needs a helping hand, be the one to give it to them! Even if it&#8217;s not in your job description, offering to help says a lot more than a physical gift would.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can start by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offering to cover some work if someone is falling behind<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respecting your team&#8217;s time outside of work<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stepping up to be a leader in team projects, if you&#8217;re not already<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working remotely has never been so cooperative!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9034\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/virtual-employee-appreciation-day-ideas-encourage-team-members.jpg\" alt=\"Virtual employee appreciation day ideas encourage team members\" width=\"1350\" height=\"898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/virtual-employee-appreciation-day-ideas-encourage-team-members.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/virtual-employee-appreciation-day-ideas-encourage-team-members-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/virtual-employee-appreciation-day-ideas-encourage-team-members-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/virtual-employee-appreciation-day-ideas-encourage-team-members-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/virtual-employee-appreciation-day-ideas-encourage-team-members-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>#3. <\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>A<\/b><\/span><b>llocate Some Extra Time Off<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Nothing says &#8220;employee appreciation&#8221; like some extra time off!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who wouldn&#8217;t enjoy getting an extra vacation day or two?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you are just giving the entire team the day off or a staff member, a surprise day off takes the meaning of &#8220;employee appreciation&#8221; to another level. You can allocate extra time off in honor of special occasions or just because, but either way, it&#8217;ll be a great employee appreciation gift!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#4. <\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>N<\/b><\/span><b>ever Say Never To A Little Fun!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The working world can sometimes make us feel a little stingy. Maybe we are trying to come across as professional and driven. <\/span><b>But it&#8217;s essential to take a little time to let our hair down and connect with our team on a more personal level.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quality time is a common way to show people we care about and appreciate them. So it should be no different for your remote team!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find ways to have a little fun with your team. Need a great idea to get it started?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A remote team is probably pretty in-tune with their devices. So <\/span><b>invite them to play some online games together <\/b>&#8211; maybe even <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-an-mc-for-corporate-events\/\">with a hired emcee<\/a> if you want to make things a little bit competitive &#8211;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and embrace the fun!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9035\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/weekly-meetings-personalized-thank-hard-work-team-employees-.jpg\" alt=\"Weekly meetings personalized thank hard work team employees\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/weekly-meetings-personalized-thank-hard-work-team-employees-.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/weekly-meetings-personalized-thank-hard-work-team-employees--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/weekly-meetings-personalized-thank-hard-work-team-employees--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/weekly-meetings-personalized-thank-hard-work-team-employees--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/weekly-meetings-personalized-thank-hard-work-team-employees--900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span>Bonus:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/how-to-book-a-venue-for-an-event\/\">Book A Venue For Your Event In 9 Easy Steps<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>#5. <\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>K<\/b><\/span><b>now Your Employee&#8217;s Birthdays<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter how old we get, we all want to feel valued and special on our birthdays. I still get excited when someone I haven&#8217;t connected with in a while makes an effort to wish me a happy birthday!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So remembering the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/snacknation.com\/blog\/celebrate-remote-employee-birthday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthdays<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of your virtual team members can definitely help them feel some appreciation. <\/span><b>Making a special occasion out of a simple day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows them that you care about their happiness and individuality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also recognize work anniversaries or other memorable milestones if someone isn&#8217;t big on birthdays. It&#8217;s never bad to make an excuse to celebrate someone!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#6. <\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>S<\/b><\/span><b>end A Care Package<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Nothing says &#8220;employee appreciation&#8221; like a good ol&#8217; fashioned care package<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Getting a goody box or bag full of your favorite items, snacks, and memorabilia can really touch someone&#8217;s heart.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill a package full of sweets and your team&#8217;s favorite coffee beans or tea leaves to give your staff members a delicious treat. You can also send a spa care package full of bath bombs or face masks to help them de-stress from work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, if you need some help with assembling care packages, many<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/sendacarecrate.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sites<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> out there will make and deliver them for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Bonus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Make a package full of company swag and let your remote teams show their company pride!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9033\" src=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/many-organizations-work-virtually-hard-work-team.jpg\" alt=\"Many organizations work virtually hard work team\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/many-organizations-work-virtually-hard-work-team.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/many-organizations-work-virtually-hard-work-team-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/many-organizations-work-virtually-hard-work-team-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/many-organizations-work-virtually-hard-work-team-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/many-organizations-work-virtually-hard-work-team-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/span><b>Sometimes, A Little Bit Can Go A Long Way<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking the time to properly celebrate and acknowledge <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/what-is-a-virtual-meeting\/\">virtual teams<\/a> on Employee Appreciation Day can go far in helping your employees feel valued and appreciated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding the right way to say your thanks can seem hard, especially when you want your contributions to have that amazing personal touch. So here are some more virtual employee appreciation ideas if you haven&#8217;t found the perfect one for your remote workforce!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Employee Appreciation Ideas You Can&#8217;t Pass Up<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any of these ideas are sure to touch your employee&#8217;s hearts!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#7. Write a <\/span><b>personalized note or letter <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and mail it to their home<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#8. Orchestrate a<\/span><b> team lunch <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and bond over your favorite foods<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#9. Put together a <\/span><b>virtual happy hour<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a virtual party, and let loose!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#10. <\/span><b>Give virtual shout-outs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.linkedin.com\/2018\/june\/12\/introducing-linkedin-kudos-say-thanks-and-show-your-appreciation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Slack, or a company-wide email<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#11. For those hard to<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.refinery29.com\/en-us\/cool-gifts-for-difficult-people\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shop<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for, <\/span><b>send them an e-gift card<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#12. Give them a <\/span><b>work-from-home office stipend <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to elevate their workspace<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#13. <\/span><b>Send them some tasty<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/sugarwish.com\/products\/treats-select\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>snacks<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to give their brain fuel to be productive<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#14. <\/span><b>Treat your employee&#8217;s pets <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with a fuzzy-friend<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/1137670062\/eco-friendly-gift-boxes-for-your-dog?utm_content=S-2272771&amp;utm_custom1=2272771&amp;source=aw&amp;utm_source=affiliate_window&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=us_location_buyer&amp;utm_content=323691&amp;awc=6220_1668053050_c707f7f4acf1a298eb36b7a7aed22683&amp;utm_term=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gift box<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Take Any Idea, And Run With It!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes down to it, <\/span><b>you know your team better than anyone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So take some time to get to know their personal preferences, then make your employee appreciation contribution with it in mind!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What goes around comes around &#8211; treat your employees well and watch how they shine at work. After all, work is<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shiftthework.com\/blog\/home-away-from-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than a place filled with coworkers &#8211; it&#8217;s our home away from home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Keep Reading:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/what-does-a-moderator-do\/\">Roles &amp; Responsibilities Of A Discussion Moderator<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/\">Adam Christing<\/a>\u00a0has been called \u201cThe Tom Brady of emcees.\u201d He has hosted more than 1,000\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-an-mc-for-corporate-events\/\">company meetings<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-funny-keynote-motivational-speakers\/\">special events<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/corporate-comedian-entertainer\/\">gala celebrations<\/a>, and more. 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