Why Celebrate Work Anniversaries?

Everyone Loves Recognition
Encourage Employees to Value Longevity

Create a Culture of Caring
Benefits of Celebrating Work Anniversaries and Employee Recognition
Boost Employee Morale
Increasing Productivity and Performance

Reduce Employee Turnover
Attract Top Talent

Preparing to Celebrate Work Anniversaries
Keep Track of Employee’s Work Anniversary Dates
Budget for Celebrations
Make it Mindful
Celebrate Milestones and Years of Service Anniversaries with Style

11 Creative Ways to Celebrate Work Anniversaries
1. Company Swag
2. Throw a Party

3. Offer Additional Career Development Opportunities
4. Give out Office Coupons for Special Privileges and Perks
5. Establish a Service Award Ceremony

6. Hand Out Handwritten Cards and Notes
7. Donate to a Charity in Their Honor
8. Post Them on Social Media
9. Send a Personalized Work Anniversary Gift
10. Update a Piece of Office Equipment
11. Add Extra Funds to their ThanksMatters Card

The ThanksMatters Card allows flexible employee rewards for a work anniversary or general recognition
Writing Stellar Work Anniversary Messages
Reflecting on Accomplishments
Expressing Gratitude and Appreciation
Delivering Employee Anniversary Messages
All-Hands Meetings

Personalized Surprises
How to Get Started with an Employee Work Anniversary Reward Program With Motivosity

About the Author

Logan Mallory is the Vice President of Marketing at Motivosity. He has held roles previously at LogMeIn, Jive, and Workfront. Logan writes and speaks on leadership, culture, marketing, and HR topics. He is an adjunct professor at BYU's Marriott School of Business. Logan lives with his family in Utah, and has deep ties to Michigan, Washington, and Texas.
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