Tips for Employers: 9 best gifts for employees on Labor Day

The first Monday of September is marked by Labor Day in the United States. The holiday marks the American labor movement and celebrates the contributions of workers to the nation’s social and economic achievements. It was first celebrated in New York City, but a few years later, in 1894, an act of Congress declared Labor Day an official national holiday, and it has been observed annually on the first Monday in September.

Since it’s a federal holiday, government offices and public schools are closed on Labor Day, as are many businesses. Whether your employees have the day off or have to work, taking the holiday as an opportunity to acknowledge and thank them is a good idea

There are 9 best gifts for employees to honor the special people in your life:

1. Implement Fun Friday

Fun Friday is what I have implemented within my business. The day before a holiday I surprise my staff with the opportunity to leave work early. Fridays can often be a less productive day because everyone is ready for the weekend. This small act of kindness allows me to make an impact on their holiday which in turn shows my appreciation for them.

2. Support employee hobbies 

Holidays are the perfect reminder that employees have lives outside of work. According to a recent study, people walk out of work feeling completely wiped. Many employees combat this with after-work activities and hobbies that help them blow off steam and relax. As an entrepreneur or small business owner, use Labor Day as an excuse to help your staff further relax. Give your employees gifts for the things they enjoy outside of work. For example, give the exercise enthusiast class passes, a new kitchen utensil for the chef or supplies for the home brewer. Doing so will show your vested interest in company talent and reward them for their achievements as workers

3. Recognition

Get in tune with the preferred ways to honor your employees’ dedication and unique traits. Everyone is different; some would like an award or certificate, while others prefer a quiet pat on the back. If you acknowledge this, your employees will see you really do appreciate what they bring to the table.

4. Party all the time.

We already mentioned birthday parties as a way to show appreciation for individuals, but why not celebrate together, as a complete staff, on other special occasions? Holidays, meeting project or sales goals, Wednesdays, because it’s five o’clock somewhere— sometimes the celebration for a non-obvious reason is the most fun. And, in those cases, choose a day and a time when staff might be struggling to chug through the week or day.

5. Custom Hand Sanitizer

No matter whether your employees are planning a tour or a pool party for Labor Day, these hand sanitizers will help them stay hygienic and germ-free even if they have no easy access to water to wash their hands before meals. Available in various convenient packages like spray and bottle, this FDA-approved hand sanitizer will make a perfect gift idea for sure.

6. Picnic set

Let your recipients celebrate the outdoor fun at its best with these picnic sets that will change the way they holiday. Imprint your brand and message on these popular custom gifts and see how easily your brand becomes the banter topic during their picnics. 

7. High-quality water bottles

While most people have multiple water bottles stashed in closets and cupboards, high-quality bottles that keep cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot always go over well.

There are always opportunities to show appreciation to your employees. Even though everyone is trying to save a buck in this economy, it is still important to take the time and resources to give adequate thanks to workers. They will love you for it! Few of these around the office anyway!

8. A unique design labor-day shirt

Imaging you have unique design labor-day shirts for all your employees and together have a picnic?

You all will be the one that makes others jealous. And it’s can be your company’s custom for every party day. 

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9. Last but not least: Say “thank you”!

When is the last time you simply said thank you?

Some owners take for granted that employees are there to do the work tasked to them, and think that because it is expected, there is no need for a thank you.

A thank you, whether the work is required or not, is such a simple way to show appreciation. You might not think it matters, but there is a noticeable attitude difference between a staff whose boss genuinely thanks them periodically compared to one where the staff never hears it. While not everyone needs a “thank you” to do a good job, many do. It won’t hurt those who don’t need to hear it, but it will mean much to those who do.

For yourself, you can find more some way to enjoy Labor Day at:

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