Employee Anniversary Cards — for recognition and celebration

The importance of anniversary recognition does not stop when one leaves the comforts of home. Sending employee anniversary cards can have a huge impact on your company's morale. There are definate anniversary greeting card etiquette guidelines, one of the most important being not to forget one!

For decades, we have seen the same scenario unfold before us; on television, at the movie theater, in our own homes. The forgetful husband lets another wedding anniversary slip by, leaving his wife feeling unappreciated. Who knew a short note or simple anniversary greeting cards could make such a difference? Anniversaries should be recognized, commemorated, and celebrated! Another year has come and gone, and bonds have remained consistent, and maybe even solidified. But why should the position of forgetful, absent-minded and insensitive jerk be reserved for the husbands of the world?

As most people spend a vast majority of their time at work, putting in eight or more hours a day at a business that is, more often than not, not even their own, employee recognition is greatly important. Everyone was at one point "the new guy," and everyone had a start date. But some people are long past that point and have been with their companies for three, ten, or even twenty years! Employees, like forgotten wives, need motivation and appreciation. They deserve to know that their work is noticed, that the company directly benefits from what they are doing, and that they are appreciated. What better way to express your appreciation than by sending greeting cards.

Keeping track of your employees' anniversaries is easy — keep a special calendar in your office with employee anniversary dates marked. Then, write a quick thank you note inside the employee anniversary card of your choice, and personally hand-deliver it to the recipient. Or, to make it even more special, mail it. Every one loves getting something other than bills and junk mail! The gesture seems so small, but it will do wonders for the morale of your company. Be thoughtful and start sending employee anniversary cards today!