5 fun (and easy) ways to celebrate Employee Appreciation Day (with FREE templates)

Employee Appreciation Day is just around the corner on March 4th and we are here with fun ways to celebrate it.

February 15, 2022
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Employee Appreciation Day is just around the corner on March 4th and we take it very seriously. Assembly strives to help companies build an engaging and happy workplace and appreciated employees are a huge part of that. 

On Employee Appreciation Day is it common for employers to celebrate their loyal workforce and show appreciation for their hard work. With the remote or hybrid setup, Employee Appreciation Day has more meaning and value this year. Most of the year everyone is incredibly focused on achieving company goals and metrics. It’s been proven over and over that recognition can not only lead to happier employees but actually impact the overall business goals. Happy and valued employees lead to happy and loyal customers. 

Virgin Group founder Richard Branson once said: “Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients.”

So take the day to show your employees that they come first and make it memorable. Go beyond just a gift card and message. Make Employee Appreciation Day a part of your culture rather than just an HR holiday. Go beyond an email to the whole company with the ‘Happy Employee Appreciation Day’ as a subject line. And after all, spending a day showing your employees how valuable they are, is a day well spent in our book. 

To help with making this day truly awesome for your company, we’ve rounded up some fun, unique, and easy-to-implement ways to celebrate the day. BONUS: free pre-made but the fully customizable template is included in each. You’re welcome. 

1. Team Player Award

Most companies have some version of a team-centric core value that they care about and it is not an accident. People need other people to survive, whether it is in a jungle or at work. Teamwork makes the dream work so to celebrate the ones that exemplify it the most. Launch a Team Player Award within the whole organization or department, and allow people to nominate and vote for their peers that truly live with the team-first mentality. 

Use this Team Player Award template, customize the questions if you would like, make sure the right people are included, and voila. Once employees have a chance to vote, do a celebration and recognition awards call with your company currency as an award. 

2. Best Boss Award 

Managers make a break in an employee experience. As the quote goes: “People don’t leave jobs; they leave managers”. That is why it is important to celebrate the managers that set the mark high and empower their reports to be the best they can be. How do we do that? Easy-peasy. Use this Best Boss Award template to have the employees vote for the ones that inspire and guide them. Adjust the questions, including the right teams, and launch. Make sure to announce the results at the company all-hands or a celebration meeting. 

3. Favorite Company Moment 

The experience of an employee while at the company goes through many stages, learning curves, and all the things that make work rewarding at the end. Regardless of how long or short someone has been working at the company, they are likely to have some favorite moments. Could be anything from a customer call gone wrong to that time the company closed a Series B. Bring all those memories together with the Favorite Company Moment Flow and let employees vote on their favorite ones. Silly and fun moments make the culture stronger and remind everyone of the journey they’ve been on together. 

4. Submit a New Reward Idea 

Do you know what is a great way to make sure people keep recognizing and rewarding each other? Having rewards that people are ecstatic about. This is where Culture Rewards truly shine. More and more employees love to redeem their rewards for fun Culture Rewards like a lunch with a CEO, crazy hair for the boss, half a day off, etc. Find out the rewards people would love by launching a quick survey with this New Reward Idea template. Have people submit the new reward idea, vote on their favorites, implement it and watch the recognition explode. 


5. Make life easy for the Culture Committee

If you are one of those companies that are ahead of the game with their commitment to company culture and already have a Culture Committee then this is a great opportunity to make their life a breeze with a simple Flow. Have a single place for all creative Culture Committee ideas, future events, discussions, and more. Gratitude from the team is guaranteed. Try out this Culture Committee Flow template to make their life easier and your company culture better.


Employee Appreciation Day is just one of the opportunities to celebrate your incredible team. The goal is to find creative and fun ways to bring people together and make work fun. Assembly is here to help you along the way.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Assembly SOC 2 compliant?

Yes, at Assembly, security is a top priority. Each quarter, we have ongoing security work that is everyone’s responsibility. While we maintain a strong security posture, it was important for us to prove to our customers that we do everything we claim to do. This led us to pursue a SOC 2 Type II report that would provide evidence of our compliance with industry gold-standard security practice.

What's the ROI for employee recognition?

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.

Does Assembly offer longer-term contracts?

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.

Does Assembly offer onboarding support?

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.

Is there a free version of Assembly?

Yes. We offer a completely free plan for up to 50 team members. This plan is intended for teams or organizations that are looking to get started with an employee engagement tool. Keep in mind, this plan is limited in features.

All customers can open an Assembly account for free and get started without a credit card. Then you can change plans as necessary.

How much do rewards cost?

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.

Does Assembly offer discounts?

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.

How do I cancel my plan if needed?

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.

What customizations are available?

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!

Who can give or receive recognition?

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.

What integrations are available?

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.

What's your average adoption rate?

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.

Must rewards be set up to use Assembly?

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.

Are points required to use Assembly?

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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