Give Employees a Paid Day Off on Their Company Anniversary
This is Karl of Work Happy Now, having a blast guest posting for Alex while he is snowboarding in Whistler.
I’ve researched high and low to see if any company gives their employees a paid day off to celebrate their company anniversary. I couldn’t find any. If my company did that I would most definitely appreciate it.
What a nice reward for helping the company complete another successful year.
I was hired at my present company on September 22nd. If I could have that day off every single year it would be a nice little perk that I would tell my friends and family about.
Always Remember:
If a company treats its employees well, they will tell other people.
I know that I like to give my money to a company that treats my friends well.
A little perk like a day off on an employee’s company anniversary will ripple through the employee’s lives. They will tell their friends and family. Then those people will tell their friends and family. You get two degrees of marketing by making the employee happy.
It’s a gift that keeps giving.
I guarantee that they will come back on that next day with a refreshed mind, ready to do some great work.
Do you think your company would give you a paid day off on your company anniversary?
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Chris Corrigan Said,
March 16, 2009 @ 5:29 pm
I remember the days BEFORE the first day I had on a job and it was a time to get ready for a new life and a new set of people and challenges. It was exciting. In our company (the two of us) we have a little retreat on the anniversary of our company to reignite the passion and excitement that we felt on the first day.
So offer it with some intnetion…might be cool.
Catherine Cantieri, Sorted Said,
March 16, 2009 @ 6:33 pm
“Always Remember:
If a company treats its employees well, they will tell other people.”
And if it doesn’t treat its employees well, they will probably tell even more people! Another great post; thanks for encouraging a human-centric workplace. :-)
Craig Said,
March 17, 2009 @ 12:56 am
“Always Remember:
If a company treats its employees well, they will tell other people.”
awesome compliaton of words.
the company i work for is absolute $#^@%…
and i tell everyone.
now no one wants to work for them.
these words above ring so true. if only i could share thier wisdom to my managers.
karl Said,
March 17, 2009 @ 2:44 am
Hi Chris, you are right. A little intention will help tie the perk to why it is offered. A gift that has no meaning behind it won’t have as much impact. Maybe the company can make a ritual out of it. Give their employees a “thank you” card explaining how much they mean to the company and why they deserve a day off.
Faryal Humayun Said,
March 17, 2009 @ 8:44 am
Such tactics will not only increase motivation and increase productivity, but also make your employees more loyal and committed. Employee Retention is not just desired but an essential cost-cutting strategy.
Selfcoachingcards Said,
March 17, 2009 @ 12:43 pm
Paid days off are a great gift to employees – and worth more than any monetary reward, I agree.
However, on the aniversary of my company I would want to celebrate WITH my employees who made another aniversary possible; instead of sending them home :)
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Queue_t Said,
March 17, 2009 @ 9:18 pm
I think these are both fantastic ideas, I work for a Public institution, but highly agree with the annual celebration idea, I value my leave and personal time and would be motivated by recieving additional one day perk.
as for the company anniversary_ I think that is a great idea to celebrate with your employees the sucess of another year in business.
I am enjoying your posts as guest blogger.
Tamara aka Queue_t
HL Arledge Said,
March 18, 2009 @ 2:59 pm
Employees at Decade Software get the day off on their birthdays. This day is considered holiday pay. Additionally, we offer flex and makeup time to make it easy for employees to adjust to schedules that make them and their families happy.
HRinIA Said,
March 19, 2009 @ 4:39 pm
I agree with “selfcoachingcards.” We have discussed it, but don’t like the idea of saying, “Great job on another year. Now go home.” Instead, we started giving personalized, hand-written anniversary cards to each employee on their anniversary. It’s signed with a personalized message from the company President, and has been extremely well received. Even as the person who implemented the program, it means so much to be personally recognized for what you’ve accomplished over the years. We also have individual receptions for all employees who have been here a significant number of years (starting at 20).
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Robyn Munro Said,
April 2, 2009 @ 9:32 am
Our company gives three extra leave days a year once you’ve been with the company for three years. If you wanted to use it on your work anniversary you could. I’d rather take my birthday off though.
It is definitely something that I’ve talked about to other people and is a really nice way to reward your staff.
Frank Said,
April 6, 2009 @ 6:49 am
Why would anyone argue about an extra free day at which you’re paid for doing no work?
How is a company that gives N holidays + 1 anniversary day different from a company that gives N+1 holidays? How is that day different?
C.P.MAHESH Said,
February 3, 2010 @ 2:35 pm
what is the meaning of Motivating staff by paid holidays