介绍:
No one wants to work on a major holiday like Christmas or New Year’s Eve. But many small businesses choose to remain open during holidays to compete with the big stores and not miss out on money-making opportunities. While most workers would prefer to celebrate such events with family or friends, business owners can make small but meaningful, gestures to show their appreciation to employees.
Daniel Rubin, a human resource expert, said, “While many smaller companies can’t afford to give their holiday workers good extra benefits, there are other ways to keep employees’ spirits up. For example, it is important to give employees a small token around the holidays, even if it’s just a $10 or $20 gift card, or a home-cooked meal or a handwritten thank-you card.”
Rubin also said smaller companies in particular have the ability to thank their workers face to face. The company manager could say “We appreciate this, and it means a lot to the company.” That is free but will really go a long way with employees. The manager can also talk with workers about how working on holidays will impact their family life and how to reduce this impact. And he can give the workers some choice in when they come to work, or let them have a day off on another date.
Having a small celebration at the work place, or even playing a few holiday games during the workday can help employees to get into the holiday spirit. “Let them do something fun that relates to the holiday and this will keep their spirits high,” Rubin said. “Remember, what counts most is taking the time, not necessarily spending money, and that is something every single company should do.”
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