Winter can seem especially long and grueling in some climates, and this can be reflected in the workplace. If you own a business, your employees are its heart and soul, the engine of productivity and success. If their morale starts to get low, this will inevitably be reflected in their attitude and performance in the workplace.

Celebrating Employee Appreciation Day is the perfect way help you to avoid this. Employee Appreciation Day falls on the first Friday of every March, and it’s the ideal opportunity for showing your employees your appreciation and gratitude for all that they do for your business. Consider these considerate gift ideas this year for Employee Appreciation Day:

Bright & Stunning

Spring Flower Arrangements

It may not be spring yet, but as March begins, giving them spring flowers for Employee Appreciation Day can help remind them that spring is just around the corner. This can do wonders for morale and motivation, brightening their spirits while letting them know they are valued and appreciated. Spring flowers like tulips, lilies, daffodils and daisies can all bring in the energy of spring and raise the energy level and mood around the office.

Sunny Tropical Blooms

Another stunning and uplifting way to give them a reprieve from the brutal winter conditions is with exotic, tropical flowers. Tropical blooms bring in the energy of warmer and milder climates, calling to mind sunshine and relaxing beaches. The orchid is an especially beautiful and elegant way to let them know how important they are while also giving them a break from the monotony of winter. Birds of paradise, palms, red anthurium, protea and flowering succulents have a beautiful, uplifting presence and will make your staff feel truly appreciated.

Special Gift Items

Fruit & Snack Basket

For employees who aren’t into flowers, there are plenty of other unique gift options to help them feel appreciated while motivating them through the rest of winter. From gift books to gourmet treat baskets to candy bouquets, there is something for every personality at your workplace. Balloon bouquets, Lenox giftware, bath accents and even gourmet chocolates offer a variety of ways to make sure each and every employee feels special and appreciated.

The first day of spring falls around the third week of March, and celebrating Employee Appreciation Day can help get your staff through these last few weeks of winter. Contact Schaaf Floral for more gift ideas or to place your order today.