- DON’T make the event into a company information session
- DO provide your employees the chance to enjoy themselves and escape from work for an hour or for a whole day
- DON’T just “make an appearance” at the event
- DO get involved and commit to making the event a success
- DON’T just say, “Everyone’s done a great job this year”
- DO make it personal. Your employees know if you’re just going through the motions
- DON’T forget that sometimes great work is done behind the scenes
- DO ask your staff to tell you about great work being done by employees throughout the company
- DON’T make it about what’s best for you
- DO remember that this celebration is for and about your staff
- DON’T wait until the last minute
- DO plan ahead and make the event as carefree for your staff as possible
- DON’T consider this the only time you should say thank you
- DO thank your employees regularly throughout the year
- DON’T assume that everyone feels appreciated
- DO enter to win a Free Staff Appreciation Attitudes Survey for your organization!