2024 employee appreciation calendar

Faq

• When should employees be recognized?

  

  Employee recognition should be done during onboarding, promotions, team activities, retirement, work anniversaries, birthdays, and other significant events. Whether you're recognizing employee milestones or personal occasions, Corporate Gift can help automate and streamline your employee appreciation efforts.

• What are the awareness months for 2024?

  

  Throughout the year, there are several opportunities to show your employees you value their contributions. From Employee Appreciation Day in March to National Career Development Month in November, there are a variety of employee appreciation months to keep in mind. To get started, download our free  2024 employee recognition guide and start planning.

• How often should you do employee appreciation?

  

  Employee appreciation should be a continuous and regular practice, integrated into the workplace culture. Consistent recognition for accomplishments, milestones, and daily contributions goes a long way in boosting employee morale. Regularly expressing appreciation reinforces a culture of acknowledgment and inspires employees to keep up the good work.
   

• What is the difference between recognition and appreciation?

  

  Employee recognition typically focuses on acknowledging specific achievements or tasks, while employee appreciation is a broader acknowledgment of an individual's value, efforts, and contributions. Recognition is often task-oriented, while appreciation emphasizes the overall impact and value of the employee.

• How often should you praise employees?

  

  Praising employees should be a regular and ongoing practice. Offering praise consistently for achievements, contributions, and efforts helps maintain a positive work culture. Frequent and timely employee recognition fosters motivation, engagement, and a sense of appreciation.

• How will an employee recognition planner help my business?

  

  Recognizing employee milestones is one of the best things companies can do to increase engagement and boost company culture. With Corporate Gift, you can select gifts for annual milestones, import employee contacts or integrate them with your HR apps, and send gifts on time automatically. Use our guide to add these important milestones to your plan, then shop the occasions with our handy links. Our planner offers seasonal events and tips to keep your program going throughout the year.