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Published: Fri, 02 Mar 2018 06:00:00 +0000

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Dr. Bob Nelson, known as the “Guru of Thank You,” and founding member of Recognition Professionals International (previously known as the National Association for Employee Recognition), created Employee Appreciation Day in 1995 because he “wanted to call attention to the importance of thanking employees when they do a good job.” It has become a day when bosses and management thank and reward employees for their work, with food, gifts, and special events.

The day strengthens the relationship between bosses and their employees. It costs a lot to train new employees, so it’s important to boost worker morale so they can be retained. Morale boosting also increases worker productivity, which benefits companies overall.

Employee Appreciation Day is being observed today! It has been observed the first Friday of March since 1995.