Topic: What is something, outside of a raise, that your manager/boss did to make you feel extra appreciated and valued?

We see so much negative, let’s talk the good!
What is something, outside of a raise, that your manager/boss did to make you feel extra appreciated and valued?
I’m trying to brainstorm unique ways to show our on site team a little extra love that’s not a pizza party equivalent

Gift cards are nice

My boss sent hand written cards with very thoughtful and personalized messages to us in the mail.

Wow

Recognize everyone in front of the group for a specific contribution. It doesn’t need to be monetary. Sometimes just hearing “hey you did this, it made a difference, and we really appreciate it” is worth more than any gift card to special treat. It’s more personalized too than something monetary.

Sent me food because food is my love language!

Alex Mann I agree with this! I get random cards from corporate or flowers from the PM and it’s so sweet.

Handwritten cards mailed to the house.

Let them leave early lol

Had faith in me. Gave specific praise. Cared and was human with us all.

Saw Miranda Lambert.Worked from home the summer (though this was a huge personal request for accommodation)All expense paid trip to Florida.Holiday mani, pedi and lunch.

Spending lunch breaks together sometimes. Setting out time for her employees so she can listen to whatever they have to talk about.

Joanna Godin more like listening to the complete dysfunctional, nonsense that we both bring to the office

Jessica Renee Stranger

Joanna Godin we do team lunches all the time and we’ve all worked together for years, but this past year we’ve had more, and I can honestly say I’ve gotten to know and appreciate my team recently more than ever. It’s good to spend that time together. Once it’s so frequent, you start to relax more and talk more about your true feelings and issues and it’s been great for all of us. We started playing games in our morning meetings or team lunches, and it’s hilarious and so much fun.

Work from home and/or half days. Team lunch out is also a good time usually

She gave me a massage gift card for after I had my baby ! That was super sweet of her , and she let me wear sweatpants the last 2 days Honestly , she’s there for me all the time. Anytime I’ve needed her , she has always answered the phone or answered my text. I think that’s super important , not only is she a manager but she’s also the person I learn the most from.

She also always sends emailing reminding her team how grateful she is for us !

A thoughtful note and a bottle of wine!

Paid day off

I've had a massage therapist come and do chair massages in the office for everyone

As a District Manager, I pick 2 of my employees every month, and I send a small gift card to Wegmans, Starbucks, Dunkin' donuts, with a note that explains why I appreciate them. This is not from my company, this is from me personally to my team member. Now, they don't have to be superstars, they could have learned something new, they could be struggling, they could have done something amazing for another team member or maybe a resident. It's not any one specific thing, it depends on what strikes me as a win for that month.I hope my team knows how much I appreciate them. The site staff are the ones that hold down the property and make it work. They are on the front lines and have one of the hardest jobs in this industry.

My company does a weekly meeting on Microsoft Teams. We talk about our week, recognize exemplary staff members, and help each other resolve problems.

It may be silly but, just sitting down and talking with them and telling them what great employees they are and how much they are appreciated. A lot of times we think we are just a number…..it makes us feel expendable. Knowing how much we are appreciated is comforting.

Gave time off to spend the day at a spa and then nice dinner

HAND WRITTEN note of appreciation...sent to their home via US mail. Could include a gift card if you feel like your words aren't valuable enough.