If they all quit today, you’d go out of business.) It’s Employee Appreciation Day, and while I’m generally opposed to made-up holidays, I’m in favor of any holiday that will get me a free ...

Employee appreciation is about treating each employee as unique and important. A specific focus on appreciation is more than just an effort by human resources; it’s a strategic business initiative.

Beyond monetary rewards, these are the top types of recognition that motivate employees to perform at their best: Extra time off (46%) Small tokens of appreciation such as gift cards (46%) Verbal ...