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Why Work Anniversaries Are Actually Worth Celebrating? Let's be honest, sometimes work anniversaries can feel a bit like participation trophies. But hear me out! Celebrating work anniversaries is a chance to recognize the value employees bring to the table. It's a way of saying, "Hey, we see you, and we appreciate your contributions over the years." Plus, it's a morale booster! A little recognition can go a long way in making employees feel happy and appreciated, which can lead to better productivity and a more positive work environment. So, the next time you see someone celebrating a work anniversary, don't just scroll by. Take a moment to acknowledge their accomplishment. And who knows, maybe next year you'll be the one getting the virtual high fives! #workiversary #employeeappreciation #positiveworkculture

A heartwarming paragraph from an employee’s manager is perhaps the most meaningful thing an employee can receive on their work anniversary. If your organization doesn’t do anything for work anniversaries, then this is the best way to help your employees not begrudge that. And if your organization does celebrate work anniversaries, then this is likely to be the most memorable highlight. ✨ Learn more about how to do it well in today's blog post. https://lnkd.in/eFSUmGY6 #thankful #appreciation #workanniversaries

🤔 Did you know you can boost morale and job satisfaction with one simple trick? Celebrating work anniversaries. 🥳 🙂 82% of employees are happier when they’re recognized at work. 🙂 32% of employees prefer to be recognized and appreciated through words of affirmation. Here are some of our favorite messages to share: ⬇️ 🍰 “Another year, another reason to eat cake! Happy work anniversary!” 🤩 “Your continued success and dedication have been a source of true inspiration to all of us. Here’s to many more years of achievements. Happy work anniversary.” 🗓️ “One year down, and what a fantastic year it’s been! Here’s to your first of many. Happy work anniversary.” 💡 Get 32 more work anniversary message examples on our blog: https://lnkd.in/ggy7KvmE #workanniversary #shoutouts #kudos #employeerecognition

If there is one thing I have #learned over the #years in #managingpeople, it is #recognition. This comes in many ways, some #rewards are #monetary while others are #inkind, some leave a greater #impact and some #encourage you to go #aboveandbeyondthecallofduty. However, all this revolves around core element I call #Human #Capital #Asset. #recognitionmatters #recognition #hr #employeeretention

When was the last time your company recognized your work anniversary? When was the last time your company CELEBRATED you and YOUR unique contributions to your company on your work anniversary? It’s an opportunity many organizations let pass by year after year. Work anniversaries have the power to strengthen workplace culture in a meaningful way for employees, and Rick Joi’s new book “Inspiring Work Anniversaries” is full of ideas for ways to do this that don’t cost a lot of time or money. Check it out! #workplaceculture #workiversary #workanniversary #workanniversarycelebration

📅 Celebrating Employee Milestones – It's More Than Just a Work Anniversary! Let's be honest, work anniversaries are great but as leaders, we can do more. There are countless accomplishments our team members make that go unnoticed. It's not merely about the years they've been with us, but about their journey. - Completed a challenging project? - Bagged a promotion? - Or perhaps, achieved something significant, personally? 🙏These are all milestones. Each one deserves a high-five! Or perhaps, a round of applause at your next team meeting. Or even a celebratory post on your internal communication platform. Why?🧐 Because it's their hard work, their determination, and their progress that's driving your business forward. When we celebrate these moments, we're doing more than just making one person feel special.✨ - We're boosting team morale. - We're creating a culture that values progress and hard work. - And most importantly, we're motivating everyone to keep striving for more. So let's not limit our celebrations to work anniversaries. Let's celebrate every milestone on this journey we're on together. Because every step forward is worth celebrating. 🎉 #EmployeeRecognition #CelebrateSuccess #ElevateExcellence

What's the most remarkable thing you've ever done with your boss or a coworker? 🤠 It's Friday — time to spice it up a bit. 🔥 I'll kick it off. At Ackee, we have a unique way of celebrating work anniversaries. Corporate thank-you cards? Company newsletter shoutouts? Unwanted vouchers? Forget it. Here's our twist: On their anniversary, each person at our company gets to choose an exec and an activity they invite them to. Picture this: 🔮 Dragging your CEO to a fortune-teller to predict the company's future. 🏄♂️ Spending an afternoon wakeboarding with your CBO because you've always been curious. 🌳 Flying your CTO to your hometown for a genuine taste of your favorite local drink. Fun, right? It's all about listening to your coworker's wishes and having a blast while at it. This approach ensures our work anniversaries are as unique and diverse as our team itself, mixing all sorts of activities into epic stories we all share. Whether it's challenging each other in sports, car racing across the Balkans, or just enjoying a fancy dinner, we're all about making each year count and creating authentic moments together. 😎 Now, over to you: How do you celebrate anniversaries at work? Got any memorable stories to share?👂 P. S. Shoutout to Martin, Dominik, and Jan for supporting and participating in this!

How do you celebrate work anniversaries? Don't fall into the trap of generic (meaningless) recognition. Your employees deserve a work anniversary celebration that is memorable, specific, and personalized. Here are 7 ways to make sure you properly celebrate all the value each employee brings to your organization: https://bit.ly/3Hx6B0i  #workanniversary #companyculture #employeerecognition 

Work anniversaries are super important milestones for employees. As a manager, don't just say "congrats." Make sure to take ~10 minutes to reflect together (and if you can, scale this workflow into your work anniversary notifications for managers): * What piece of work are you most proud of? * What was a moment where you were proud of how you showed up? * What's your most fun memory? * How have you grown? * If you could change one thing, what would you change? * What are you most excited for in the next year? #culturefirst #managerdevelopment #workanniversary