{"id":6246,"date":"2021-11-17T08:21:35","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T08:21:35","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=6246"},"modified":"2025-09-11T07:18:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T07:18:03","slug":"how-to-express-gratefulness-to-employees-on-thanksgiving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/how-to-express-gratefulness-to-employees-on-thanksgiving","title":{"rendered":"How to Express Gratefulness to Employees on Thanksgiving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Employees are the backbone of any organisation. They are the ones without whose support an organisation or company cannot prosper. So it is essential to acknowledge their contribution and motivate them to perform better by showing that you care. And what can be the best occasion for this than Thanksgiving Day! Showing gratitude is a powerful tool to make a presence feel worthy, honoured and connected. Don\u2019t let go of the opportunity to thank the people who spend more time with you than their family. Believe us &#8211; it will go a long way in strengthening the bond between you and them. So without further ado, here are some ways to express gratefulness to employees and make them feel valued and appreciated.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"\/blog\/how-to-express-gratefulness-to-employees-on-thanksgiving\/#Say_%E2%80%98Thank_You_Out_Loud\" title=\"Say \u2018Thank You\u2019 Out Loud\">Say \u2018Thank You\u2019 Out Loud<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"\/blog\/how-to-express-gratefulness-to-employees-on-thanksgiving\/#Take_your_Team_Out_for_Lunch\" title=\"Take your Team Out for Lunch\">Take your Team Out for Lunch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"\/blog\/how-to-express-gratefulness-to-employees-on-thanksgiving\/#Present_Them_with_a_Personalised_Gift\" title=\"Present Them with a Personalised Gift\">Present Them with a Personalised Gift<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"\/blog\/how-to-express-gratefulness-to-employees-on-thanksgiving\/#Offer_time_off\" title=\"Offer time off\">Offer time off<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"\/blog\/how-to-express-gratefulness-to-employees-on-thanksgiving\/#Arrange_a_Trip_for_Them\" title=\"Arrange a Trip for Them\">Arrange a Trip for Them<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"\/blog\/how-to-express-gratefulness-to-employees-on-thanksgiving\/#Give_Out_Hand-addressed_Thank-you_Notes\" title=\"Give Out Hand-addressed Thank-you Notes\">Give Out Hand-addressed Thank-you Notes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"\/blog\/how-to-express-gratefulness-to-employees-on-thanksgiving\/#Offer_Flexibility\" title=\"Offer Flexibility\">Offer Flexibility<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"\/blog\/how-to-express-gratefulness-to-employees-on-thanksgiving\/#Explore_Our_Gift_Collection\" title=\"Explore Our Gift Collection\">Explore Our Gift Collection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Say_%E2%80%98Thank_You_Out_Loud\"><\/span><strong>Say \u2018Thank You\u2019 Out Loud<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"width: 430px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ways to express gratefulness to employees on thanksgiving day\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/IeRxQhN9rvUTQmYinl\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Say \u2018Thank You\u2019 Out Loud\" width=\"420\" height=\"236\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: GIPHY<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Take out some time from your busy schedule to acknowledge and appreciate the employee who has worked day in and day out for the success of a project. A simple \u2018Thank You\u2019 or \u2018Awesome job done\u2019 for their efforts or contributions will go miles to show employees that you care and acknowledge their contributions. This is the most convenient and inexpensive way to show gratitude to employees and boost their confidence.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_your_Team_Out_for_Lunch\"><\/span><strong>Take your Team Out for Lunch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"width: 430px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/choLpSBhUDjIfXdK0J\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Take your Team Out for Lunch\" width=\"420\" height=\"236\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: GIPHY<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Lunch is the best time to form a bond with your team outside work. Express gratefulness to employees on Thanksgiving by taking them out for lunch occasionally and not just to celebrate the occasion. Connecting over a meal and spending time to know your employees reflect that you are willing to know them better and appreciate their hard work.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Present_Them_with_a_Personalised_Gift\"><\/span><strong>Present Them with a Personalised Gift<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Surprise your employees with a personalised <a href=\"\/gifts\/thanksgiving-day\">Thanksgiving gift<\/a> that says a great deal. You can take your gift-giving game up a notch by talking to them and learning about their interests. The gifts don\u2019t have to be elaborative or expensive but should be something that resonatesresonate the most with the giftee. The thoughtfulness will fill their heart with love and foster a more positive employee experience. Even a bouquet of <a href=\"\/flowers\/thanksgiving-day\">lovely Thanksgiving flowers<\/a> paired with something sweet will work wonders. Here are some <a href=\"\/blog\/top-6-thanksgiving-gift-ideas\">top Thanksgiving gift ideas<\/a> you can consider from.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Offer_time_off\"><\/span><strong>Offer time off<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Believe us &#8211; this surpasses all other <a href=\"\/gifts\">gift options<\/a>. If possible, just give your employees some time off to relax and spend quality time with their families. However, Thanksgiving is already a paid holiday, how about adding a cherry on the cake with an additional day off?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arrange_a_Trip_for_Them\"><\/span><strong>Arrange a Trip for Them<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An impromptu trip, away from the deadlines and hustle-bustle of work, is something that employees yearn for all year long. Plan something fun like hiking, a rock climbing outing, rafting or even a paintball session to boost the morale of employees and take the workload off their minds. While you are at it, you can arrange several team-building activities to maintain an efficient work environment and harmony between teammates.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Give_Out_Hand-addressed_Thank-you_Notes\"><\/span><strong>Give Out Hand-addressed Thank-you Notes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"width: 429px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"how to appreciate employees on thanksgiving\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/3ohA2MOrFgV6qHCpm8\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Give Out Hand-addressed Thank-you Notes\" width=\"419\" height=\"307\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: GIPHY<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Another good way to appreciate your employees is to jot a handwritten note. No &#8211; it\u2019s not old-fashioned but something genuine that will make them feel valued. Tell them what their USPs are, why they are important to them and how much they\u2019ve helped the organisation grow.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Offer_Flexibility\"><\/span><strong>Offer Flexibility<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When employees feel overworked, they are not able to give out their 100%. Therefore, it would work wonders if you could offer a flexible schedule to them. Trust them and let them manage their time. Allow them to leave early, come a little later or even WFH once in a while; just let them control their work time to some extent. This will facilitate work-life balance and work as a booster dose to outperform themselves every day.<\/p>\n<p>Providing room for personal growth, recognising their accomplishments, and giving timely feedback are other ways to express gratefulness to employees on Thanksgiving. We hope these ideas will make this Thanksgiving and other 364 days a memorable time for your employees.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1438\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_Our_Gift_Collection\"><\/span>Explore Our Gift Collection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/corporate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corporate Gifts<\/a> | <a href=\"\/corporate\/cakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corporate Cakes<\/a> | <a href=\"\/corporate\/flowers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corporate Flowers<\/a> | <a href=\"\/corporate\/gift-hampers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corporate Gift Hampers<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Employees are the backbone of any organisation. They are the ones without whose support an organisation or company cannot prosper. So it is essential to acknowledge their contribution and motivate them to perform better by showing that you care. 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