Why Employee Appreciation Matters (+ How It Helps Your Business)

At HawkSEM, we know that employees who feel genuinely appreciated feel more satisfied and motivated in their roles.

Because of that, we’re intentional about employee recognition and appreciation, and we know that it’s a key driver that positively impacts employee morale, productivity, and long-term retention.

Employee appreciation can be reflected in something as small as a “thank you” or a shout-out on Slack, and we know that these gestures go a long way in helping our team feel valued and fulfilled.

So, are acts of employee appreciation important, and does this acknowledgment affect business outcomes and success? In our experience, the answer is yes.

Employees who feel valued are also more likely to come up with new, innovative solutions and feel compelled to take on new initiatives and projects. (Image: Unsplash)

Why employee appreciation matters

Companies can benefit from taking the time to develop well-thought-out strategies around employee recognition, appreciation, and overall experience, which in turn can increase revenue generation.

According to Snappy Chief Revenue Officer Matt Kessler, “Gratitude isn’t just a feel-good sentiment; it’s a driver of engagement, retention, resilience, and profitability.”

As Snappy reports, companies where employees feel appreciated can see:

• Employee engagement skyrocket by 20x
• Creativity from employees increase by 33%
• Retention rates improve by 31%
• Profitability improve by 23%
• Deep engagement with clients and customers increase by 34%

Employees who feel valued are also more likely to come up with new, innovative solutions and feel compelled to take on new initiatives and projects.

How HawkSEM shows employee appreciation

Within the past several years, HawkSEM has dedicated time and resources to making sure teammates feel appreciated and engaged.

Our team makes a conscious effort to recognize employees through the use of:

• Employee newsletter shoutouts
• Employee spotlight posts on social media
• Clutch reviews
• Slack mentions
• Gift cards for recognized teamwork and personal milestones

Here’s an example of team member recognition in our internal newsletter. (Image: Screenshot)

The positive effects of employee appreciation

Through various methods to show appreciation, we’ve received consistent positive feedback on the impact recognition has on our team.

According to our most recent internal pulse-check survey, 91% of respondents at HawkSEM feel appreciated by their teammates and 89% by direct managers.

More than 93% of respondents also reported that their manager provides them with the support and guidance they need to succeed.

A look at the results from a recent HawkSEM employee survey. (Image: Screenshot)

These ongoing expressions of recognition have played a key role in boosting motivation and engagement. This, in turn, has positively impacted performance and client satisfaction at our company.

The data doesn’t lie: organizations that buy into employee recognition programs will see a greater return on investment through both employee experience and business outcomes.

At HawkSEM, this is reflected by the 96% of employees who reported that they feel they have all the tools they need to be successful at the company.

The takeaway

We strive to continuously find meaningful and impactful ways to recognize our employees here at HawkSEM.

Through consistent pulse-check surveys and check-ins with team members, we actively listen to our employees to understand what would make them feel most appreciated and engaged.

At the end of the day, the effort it takes to recognize an employee for their hard work, collaboration, or success goes a long way not just for that team member, but for the success of our company as a whole.

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