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Today\u2019s smart businesses focus on the entire customer journey, rather than one-off sales. Don\u2019t forget: your employees are on a journey with your company, too. Research shows<\/a> that feeling appreciated \u2014 which comes from recognition from others \u2014 is one of the top three drivers of employee engagement.<\/p>\n

Cash and paycheck bonuses were customary rewards at one time. But a cash bonus doesn\u2019t carry the same weight as it once did. Creating loyalty among your workers requires both insight and engagement. Of course, surprising your employees with your gift-giving skills is always the perfect way to say \u201cthanks.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meaningful Employee \u201cThank You\u201d Gifts<\/h3>\n

Finding the perfect way to thank employees seems difficult and time-consuming, especially for bigger businesses. Many managers fall back on cash or company swag. Unfortunately, employees don\u2019t view marketing materials \u2014 like pens, mugs or T-shirts \u2014 as valuable. After all, you pass those out to everyone who walks through your door. Cash is losing its luster too. Luckily, there\u2019s a better way to show employees they\u2019re appreciated \u2014 whether your employee base is a few people or a few thousand. It\u2019s called an experiential reward, and it\u2019s a wonderful way to show your employees just how much you care about them.<\/p>\n

What is an Experiential Reward?<\/h3>\n

In today\u2019s workplace, the most effective gifts are more than common things, like pens and tumblers. Effective gifts offer your employees an experience. These rewards range from luxurious spa days to tickets to a sporting event to the gift of a delicious steak. Non-cash rewards like these provide your employees with unique experiences that often make a longer-lasting and more valuable impression than cash or company swag.<\/p>\n

Make Employee \u201cThank You\u201d Gifts a Priority<\/h3>\n

Whether due to a lack of inspiration, ideas or management approval, putting off employee recognition programs can hurt the bottom line of your business. It also creates more turnover among employees who feel their hard work is going unrecognized. While you and your staff may already feel overwhelmed with work, adding thank-you gifts to the top of your to-do list is a must to keep your most valuable employees happy and engaged in their work.<\/p>\n

Different Levels of Employee Thanks<\/h3>\n

Experiential rewards are known to pack a lot of punch. In fact, a 2016 study showed that 84 percent of businesses used non-cash rewards to recognize and reward key audiences \u2014 up from 74 percent in 2013. Still, many businesses worry the cost can be difficult to sustain in the long term due to financial considerations or man-hours.<\/p>\n

With the gift of food<\/a>, there are a variety of ways you can reward employees whether your budget is large or limited. Some of the unique offerings from Omaha Steaks include:<\/p>\n