Articles : National Employee Appreciation Day – History & Ways to Show Your Employees You Care

Today (March 3^rd, 2023) is National Employee Appreciation Day.

Where did it come from?
Employee Appreciation Day was launched in 1995 by Workman Publishing as a day to remind managers that a strong employer-employee relationship is at the core of any successful business. When employees feel validated it creates a positive working environment, a strong team, and retained talent.

Did you know?

• The concept of minimum wage was introduced in Victoria, Australia in 1896 when authorities established waged boards tasked with determining minimum pay.
• The U.S. Labor Department was introduced in 1913 by President Taft with the goal of promoting the welfare of workers, job seekers, and retirees.
• Over 40% of workers say they left their jobs due to stress.
• The average office chair roles almost 13 kilometres every year.
• The average office worker spends 50 minutes a day looking for lost files or items.  

How to show your employees you appreciate them?

• A simple thank you can go a long way.
• Celebrate milestones – whether it’s a work anniversary, getting your first sale, major project completion, a personal milestone, etc.
• Provide training opportunities to show your employees that you want them to grow with you. For example, you can give them training or shadowing opportunities.
• Encourage work-life balance by reminding employees to use their vacation days, for example.
• Ask your employees for feedback and incorporate suggestions into your workplace practices and policies.
• Show respect and appreciation towards your employees’ cultural and religious holidays and traditions.

How do you show your employees that you appreciate them? Let us know by emailing info@torontojobs.ca.
 

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