Employee appreciation | Why this firm launched a Thank You Festival

Data from Socialcast previously revealed that 69% of employees would work harder if they felt their efforts were better appreciated – signifying the importance of employee appreciation in the workplace.

And it seems employers are starting to take note by showing staff that they appreciate them – whether this is through extra time off, offering staff rewards or by launching a Thank You Festival – an initiative one employer recently rolled out.

Noting how tough the past year has been, Reward Gateway recognised that now is the right time for employers to step up and show their appreciation, while also saying ‘thank you’ to staff.

To coincide with Employee Appreciation Day (March 5, 2021), which took place earlier this month, the firm rolled out a Thank You Festival that featured bands, video messages of appreciation from its leadership team and ways for employees to chat in real time with one another.