You have wonderful employees and you want to recognize them. But, what if large paychecks and lucrative benefits aren’t an option? Here are 65 ways to say thank you without breaking your budget.
Individual Rewards
- Handwritten thank-you notes
- Thank-you text messages or emails
- Thank-you videos
- Special recognition certificates or plaques
- Milestone awards
- Bonuses
- Extra vacation time
- Scratch-off lottery tickets
- Gift cards
- Spa gift certificates
- Magazine subscriptions
- Movie tickets
- Complimentary dinner on the boss
- Hotel credits
- Sporting event tickets
- Concert tickets
- Amusement park tickets
- Admission to local attractions or festivals
- Health club or fitness memberships
- Meal kit service subscriptions
- Cooking lessons
- Music lessons
- Streaming video or music subscriptions
- Free car wash vouchers
- Ride sharing credits
- House cleaning credits
- Gift baskets
- Customized coffee cups
- Customized phone cases
- Cool socks
- Technology gifts (headphones, chargers, wearable tech)
- Standing desks
- Better parking spaces
- One-on-one mentoring sessions
- Donations to charities of choice
Group Rewards
- Company-wide shout-outs or congratulatory emails
- Raises
- Casual dress days
- Surprise days off
- Bring your dog to work days
- Treats for the team (donuts, cookies, fruit)
- Food truck lunches
- Karaoke day
- Rewards-driven happy hours
- Parties to recognize events or accomplishments
- Golf lessons or mini golf trips
- Off-site day trips
- Guest speakers
- Corporate swag (T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats)
- Upgrades to break rooms, kitchens or office areas
Company-Wide Perks
- High-end coffee machines
- Healthy snacks
- Birthday celebrations with small gifts or treats
- Game rooms with ping pong or foosball tables
- Nap or meditation areas
- On-site fitness classes
- Dry cleaning drop-off and pick-up
- Flexible hours
- Work-from-home days
- Half-day Fridays
- Dedicated work hours to spend on special projects
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Stock options or profit sharing
- Paid days off to volunteer
If your organization is looking to hire employees who are worth rewarding, Aventure Staffing is here to help! We understand the key to great companies is great workers. Let us help you find the right solutions for your organization. Contact us today to learn more!
