Jan 24, 2026

Employee Appreciation Day Made Easy

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It isn’t a perk, it’s a baseline.

A second ago it was the holidays. Now you’re planning Employee Appreciation Day, the foundation of yearly recognition.

It’s one of the few chances all year to do something that reaches your whole team at once: people working from home, people in offices, and people signing on from different countries and time zones. It’s shared day even without a shared office.

With a little inspiration, it’s simple to pull off and genuinely fun to plan. So we’re sharing tried-and-true tips on how to win Employee Appreciation Day.

Celebrate Together With the Gift of Choice

When you’re planning one celebration for a whole company, the simplest way to keep it inclusive is to allow people to choose for themselves. Here’s what your teams can see when they receive their Reward Link. 


Gift Cards: go-to for flexibility. Thousands of global brands mean people can choose from thousands of  big-name and local brands and never feel limited.

Swag: a two perk solution- inclusivity and brand awareness. You can send bulk kits or give your teams a choice of on-demand swag. Maybe even create a social challenge to show your brand all over the map.

Physical Gifts: while options are diffrent for each region, there is a great selection around the world. They can brighten up their, homes, their desks, their happy places- the choice is theirs.

Built for Any Budget (Seriously)

Because there’s no platform fee, every dollar goes into the gift itself. Whether you’re working with a smaller amount or something more generous, there’s always a way to make the day feel thoughtful.

That flexibility is what lets teams focus on the experience instead of constantly recalculating numbers.

One Campaign, Zero Chaos

Easily set up the gift, set the time by country, and when your lucky recipients get their surprise, they decide how they want to use it. The best part, you have more than one type of gift you can send.

How Gifted Helps

This is where Gifted earns its keep because we have real humans, gifting experts waiting to help you achieve your recogntion goals. Let’s talk it through so you’re not guessing your way alone. For the past 10 years, we’ve helped teams surprise their people in the best way by sharing what works and helping our clients keep it simple.

That human layer matters, especially for a day as impactful as this one.

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