Practical Gifts Show Workplace Appreciation in a Tight Economy

March 31, 2009
Today's troublesome economy might make it difficult to justify flowers or company-paid lunches – traditional ways to honor support staff on Administrative Professionals Day. This April 22nd, Sodexo encourages employers to think about an Esteem Pass incentive gift card as a more tangible and practical way to reward hard work and loyalty.

"It's more important than ever to recognize employees who are helping your business succeed during a tough economy," said Vincent Hillenmeyer, president, Sodexo Pass USA. "Gift cards are becoming popular for all kinds of giving opportunities and are very practical for a workplace setting and are proven morale-boosters."

Hillenmeyer added that gift card programs can be the foundation of a company's recognition and reward program and help establish a culture of recognition, which is a cornerstone of employee engagement.

Esteem Pass affords employees flexibility, as one card is accepted at a network of leading popular retailers with more than 20,000 locations, from apparel and restaurants to home improvement options. This gives each employee/recipient the option of shopping at one of their favorite stores and purchasing a little luxury or a practical present. Cards are offered in amounts from $10 to $500.

Employers also can customize the card with a special message, corporate logo or the recipient's name, reinforcing the significance of their reward.

Learn more about workplace appreciation options.

About the Author

Sandy Smith

Sandy Smith is the former content director of EHS Today, and is currently the EHSQ content & community lead at Intelex Technologies Inc. She has written about occupational safety and health and environmental issues since 1990.

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