Daily Archives: January 14, 2014

Employee Birthday Celebration Tips

happybdayCelebrating employee birthdays is a simple way for companies to show gratitude and appreciation for everything they’ve done. Employer’s today rarely notices most workers, so taking a few minutes out of the day for a short birthday celebration is bound to leave a lasting impression. And when employees are happy at their job, they’ll work harder and more efficiently, which is a huge benefit for the company as a whole. But how exactly should you celebrate employee birthdays? Continue reading

Employee Service Award Ideas

globe-award-01Implementing a  employee service award program is a great way to tell your workers “thanks” for everything they’ve done for the company. In today’s professional world, far too many employees perform their duties while receiving little-to-no appreciation from their employers. This translates into reduced morale, lower productivity, and a general dissatisfaction. Continue reading

The True Value of Employee Recognition

Photoxpress_1991058Employee recognition is a topic we frequently discuss here at the Asap Awards Blog. Something we haven’t discussed, however, is the true value of recognizing workers from an employer’s perspective. Some companies may brush employee recognition off as an unnecessary cost that yields nothing in return, but that couldn’t be futher from the truth. There are dozens of reasons why all companies, regardless of size and industry, can benefit from recognition. To learn more about the true value of employee recognition, keep reading. Continue reading

Tips For Creating Employee Appreciation Invitations

invitation-01Once you’ve made the decision to throw an employee appreciation event, you’ll need to work on creating invitations. Relying strictly on word of mouth to spread the news could result in a lack of attendance. Investing some of your time and energy into creating actual event invitations, however, helps employees remember the time and date along with other key information. For some helpful tips on how to create the perfect employee appreciation event invitations, keep reading. Continue reading

Employee Appreciation Games and Activities

dunk-tank-01Still scratching your head trying to plan some fun and engaging activities for your company’s employee appreciation event? If you want employees to actually enjoy themselves, you need to plan appropriately. Simply laying out a table with a couple of 2-liter bottles of sodas and a vegetable tray isn’t going to offer a memorable experience. The bottom line is that employee appreciation events should feature fun games and activities to occupy workers’ time. In this post, we’re going to reveal some simple games that are sure to make your next appreciation event a blast. Continue reading

How To Integrate Technology Into Employee Recognition

email-logo-02Integrating technology into your company’s employee recognition program is a simple way to boost its effectiveness. Unfortunately, many companies are stuck in the mindset of performing recognition the ‘old fashioned way.’ While some of these dated methods may still work (to a point), you should take advantage of modern-day technology to maximize the potential of your recognition program. Continue reading