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Utilize these inspirational quotes to show your employees how much you appreciate them and cultivate a culture of gratitude.
In today's competitive business landscape, recognizing and appreciating employees is not just a nicety—it's a strategic imperative. Employee appreciation has been linked to higher engagement, increased productivity, and lower turnover rates. According to Gallup, employees who don't feel adequately recognized are twice as likely to quit within a year.
When words of appreciation come from leadership, they carry significant weight. A thoughtful message can transform an employee's day and reinforce their sense of purpose within the organization.
Employee appreciation is not just a nice-to-have; it's a crucial component of a thriving workplace. When employees feel valued, they are more engaged, motivated, and committed to their roles. This, in turn, leads to higher productivity, better teamwork, and reduced turnover rates. By regularly expressing gratitude, you create an environment where employees feel respected and acknowledged for their contributions.
The benefits of employee appreciation are numerous and well-documented. Some of the most significant advantages include:
Incorporating appreciation quotes into your daily interactions can be a simple yet effective way to show gratitude. Here are a few ways to use these quotes:
Incorporating employee appreciation into your workplace culture is a simple yet powerful way to boost morale and productivity. By using these quotes, you can express gratitude and inspire your team to continue striving for excellence. Remember, a little appreciation goes a long way in creating a positive and productive work environment.
Employee appreciation plays a significant role in shaping a positive workplace culture. When employees feel valued and recognized for their contributions, they are more likely to be engaged, motivated, and committed to their work. A culture of appreciation fosters teamwork, enhances job satisfaction, and reduces turnover rates. It also encourages open communication, trust, and a sense of belonging within the organization.
Beyond traditional bonuses and awards, creative ways to show employee appreciation include personalized thank-you notes, peer recognition programs, surprise treats or lunches, flexible work options, wellness initiatives, and social shout-outs. Hosting appreciation events, offering skill development opportunities, and providing small, meaningful gifts can also make employees feel valued and appreciated.
Employee recognition should be frequent and timely to be effective. While annual awards and appreciation events are beneficial, real-time and ongoing recognition—such as weekly shout-outs, monthly awards, or spontaneous thank-you messages—can have a more immediate impact. Recognizing employees consistently helps reinforce positive behaviors and boosts morale.
Yes, peer-to-peer recognition can be just as effective—if not more—than manager recognition. When employees recognize and appreciate each other’s contributions, it fosters a culture of mutual respect and collaboration. Peer recognition can be more authentic and meaningful because colleagues often see the day-to-day efforts that managers may overlook. Encouraging a structured peer recognition program can enhance teamwork and overall engagement.
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There is study after study showing that employee recognition leads to increased engagement. This in return creates an environment where employees are happier and more motivated which increase productivity and reduces voluntary turnover significantly. In order to filled critical roles, companies tend to spend nearly twice the value of an annual salary. Assembly is an investment in your employees that supports your bottom line.
Yes, we will offer contracts for companies with longer-term agreements to help larger customers have more certainty around future costs.
The minimum agreement term is a 12-month subscription.
We do and for FREE! Any new customer needing further support to get started with Assembly to ensure you're set up for success can request custom onboarding support. Improving your employee experience is about much more than just using our amazing software; it’s about transforming your business to create a workplace that people love. That’s much easier to do with the personal support and advice from our passionate people experts.
At the time of redemption (when your employees exchange their points for a paid reward) you'll pay face value. If a reward is a $10 Amazon gift card, your cost will be $10. All paid rewards are billed for on a monthly basis.
The good news is that you don't have to pay for rewards upfront because we only charge you when points are redeemed, not when they're earned.
We offer discounts or educational or charitable organizations. In order to secure a discount, you'll first need to book a demo with a customer support specialist.
For all other organizations, we are willing to consider longer-term agreements in exchange for discounts. To set up annual plans or longer, you will need to book a demo with a customer support specialist.
If you're on a month to month plan, you can go here and cancel anytime. If you're having concerns or need help setting up your account for success, you can always book a demo with a customer support specialist.
If you're on a longer-term custom plan, you'll need to reach out to your customer support specialist to cancel your account or email us at support@joinassembly.com.
Great question! You can customize your core values to match your organization's to boost and track alignment. You can change your currency from the 🏆 emoji (our default) to any emoji of your choice. You can swap our logo for your own. You can also set up company culture rewards such as, "Lunch with the CEO," "Buy a book on us," and so much more!
While we recommend a peer to peer set up where anyone in your organization can give or receive recognition, you can set up Assembly however you want. If you need to limit the people who can give or receive recognition, that's perfectly fine and can be done from your Admin, here.
Assembly connects to the tools your employees use every day to offer an easy, seamless experience with minimal change management.
Assembly has integrations with HCM/HRIS systems like ADP, Google, Office 365, and Slack. We also integrate with communication tools like Slack and Teams so you and your employees can access Assembly wherever they work now.
That depends on the company's permissions set up. That said, over 90% of the employees on Assembly's platform are recognized on a monthly basis. That means nearly every employee across all of our customers are receiving regular recognition from their peers, managers, or leadership. We're extremely proud of this.
They are not required. You can use Assembly without having rewards set up. However, we don't recommend it if you intend to have a high adoption and usage rate. You can always keep the costs down by offering internal culture rewards that are fulfilled by you internally.
No, you can remove allowances from anyone or everyone. It's up to you but we do recommend using points whether they're worth a real dollar value or not. Companies that use points have a much higher engagement rate even if those points don't exchange for real dollars.
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