10 appreciation gifts that work
The research is clear – employee recognition appears to top the list of things that motivate employees to do their best work and customer appreciation is the surest path to customer loyalty. We also know that when someone goes above and beyond, it warrants more than a thank you note.
If you’re looking to make an impact that lasts, giving a thoughtful and personalized gift turns it into a tangible reminder of your appreciation and gratitude. You’ll strike gold if it’s something that gets incorporated into their daily life. If your employee or customer sees and uses it every day, they’ll remember where it came and be reminded that they are valued.
Reasons to celebrate are not hard to come by but finding the right gift to fit the moment should require a little thought. So, whether your goal is to improve employee productivity or increase customer retention, here are 10 gift ideas from locally-sourced, women-owned businesses that will help any working relationship thrive.
For your work.
Remember when we said that a daily use item means striking gold? Giving a gift that can be used in their workday does double duty of showing appreciation and improving productivity. Many of us have had to adapt a room in our home to an office. Help your employees make it a little more comfortable with some accessories.
There will always be meetings, which means a notebook will always be useful. Our collection of desk sets and notebooks come in different colors and sizes, but all are high value and would make any workspace shine.
We also live in a world where connection to people often requires that much-needed handheld device. This Pink Gold Powerbank is both a makeup mirror and powerful USB recharging station. So give your employees or customers the gift of life with this unexpected and extremely inventive product that merges the worlds of fashion and technology.
For your home.
With the world facing some of its largest changes, work and home life have blended more than ever. Showing recognition for your employees by giving them these things to help support that much needed balance.
You can hand select these hand-crafted home accessories to add a personal touch to anyone’s home. Candles can brighten a space, add calm to their day and serve as an active reminder every time it’s relit.
We also live in a world where it’s never been more important to keep clean while keeping the environment in mind. In addition to being safe and environmentally friendly, Essence One’s cleaners have aromatherapy benefits. Why not clean with something that helps you while cleaning?
For your soul.
Supporting the mental wellbeing of employees or emphasizing both professional and emotional support for clients is a great way to show your appreciation.
We can probably all use a little relaxation and stress relief. And what better road to stress relief than one lined with lavender. Check out this powerful bath salt and lip balm duo or a gift box full of relaxation including room Spray, soap, candle and aromatherapy roll on.
Never underestimate the power of chocolate. Almost everyone loves it! We can personally attest to the tastiness and day-making power of this handcrafted caramel chocolate or its milk chocolate counterpart.
While finding the right appreciation gift can be challenging, it’s really worth the time and expense. Improve retention and your company's bottom line with genuine gratitude not just with a party on Employee Appreciation Day or as a one-time cash bonus, but throughout the year and throughout their tenure to mark important personal milestones and share in company successes.
However you choose to celebrate, giving out appreciation gifts is a way for employees or clients to have a real token of your gratitude that they can hold on to, show off to friends and family, and use in the future to be reminded of how much they appreciate your business, too.