Employee appreciation: tips to celebrate your workforce
A little appreciation goes a long way: Easy ways to celebrate your employees
Your employees are the heart of your business, and Employee Appreciation Day (7th March, 2025) is the perfect chance to show them how much they matter. But why stop at one day? A culture of appreciation leads to happier teams, stronger businesses, and a workplace where everyone feels valued.
Here’s why celebrating your employees is so important – and how Moonpig for work can help make it easy, heartfelt, and personal.
Why employee appreciation matters
Recognising employees isn’t just a nice thing to do, it’s essential for business success. Here’s why:
Boosts morale & engagement – Happy employees are more engaged, motivated, and productive. In fact, 82% of employees say they feel happier when recognised at work [1].
Increases retention – Employees who don’t feel appreciated are twice as likely to look for a new job [2]. A simple “thank you” can go a long way in keeping your top talent.
Impacts business on a global scale – When employees feel engaged and appreciated, businesses thrive. But when they don’t, it adds up – Gallup estimates that low employee engagement costs the global economy $8.9 trillion, or 9% of the world’s total GDP [3].
A little appreciation = a big impact!
Creative ways to celebrate Employee Appreciation Day
Whether you have a big budget or just want to make simple gestures count, here are some ideas to make your team feel special:
Personalised cards – A heartfelt message from leadership in a personalised Moonpig for work card can make employees feel truly valued. (Bonus: You can automate hundreds of personalised cards effortlessly!)
Public recognition – Give a shoutout in team meetings, internal emails, or even on LinkedIn to highlight employee achievements.
Time to recharge – Extend lunch breaks, offer a surprise early finish, or grant a bonus day off.
All year round appreciation
Employee appreciation shouldn’t just be celebrated once a year on the first Friday of March – it should be part of your company culture all year round. Here’s how to make it a habit:
Celebrate milestones – Birthdays, work anniversaries, promotions – mark them with a personalised card.
Encourage peer recognition – When employees celebrate each other’s achievements, it fosters a positive and connected workplace.
Listen & adapt – Use surveys to understand what appreciation efforts matter most to your team.
A culture of appreciation creates a workplace where employees want to stay and succeed!
Employee appreciation is easy with Moonpig for work
Ready to start recognising your team? With Moonpig for work, you can send personalised cards at scale – whether it’s for Employee Appreciation Day, work milestones, a life event, or just a little everyday gratitude.
Because when it comes to workplace recognition, a thoughtful card goes a long way. Show your appreciation today with Moonpig for work!