80 Employee Appreciation Quotes to Celebrate Your Team

Once we enter the corporate world, we spend about half of our lives at work. We dedicate half of the time we have here on planet Earth towards making the company we work for successful. Of course, we don’t do it ALL out of the kindness of our hearts. We are getting paid, but it is still a sacrifice in many ways. We need to be able to feel seen and appreciated for this sacrifice.  Everyone, and we mean EVERYONE, loves to receive an employee appreciation quote.

Research shows that 98% of employees say that people would work harder and be happier if they felt more appreciated at work. Employee recognition plays a massive role in keeping employee retention and job satisfaction high and employee turnover low.

In many cases, employee appreciation can be ranked higher in a list of priorities for employees than pay. A study cited in HCD Magazine states that “63% of employees would rather work for a company that had a culture where people were praised and thanked regularly for doing good work, instead for a company that paid 10% more but offered no praise or thanks.”

Since there’s clearly value in having a great employee recognition program, what can you say to properly express your genuine appreciation for your employees? We have THOUGHTS, my friend. There are many areas of the job to show appreciation for (as well as occasions, like employee appreciation day), so let’s dive into some great employee recognition quotes you can use for inspiration to get started thanking your employees today. Use these quotes in group greeting cards, emails, Slack messages, or in-person conversations. 

80 Employee Appreciation Messages to Recognize Your Team

Employee Appreciation Quotes for Strong Work Ethic

1. “You are always the first one in the office and the last to leave. Your dedication shows in the quality of work you consistently deliver.”
2. “Thank you for setting the standard in our office and for always giving your all to every project.”
3. “We can always count on you to deliver high-quality work that packs a punch for the bottom line.”
4. “Your long hours, late-night emails and messages, and willingness to go the extra mile do not go unnoticed. Thank you for your hard work.” 
5. “Your work ethic and dedication make you an invaluable team member. You single-handedly make our team better.” 
6. “Your hard work inspires me to do more and reach higher. Thank you.” 
7. “Thank you for giving your all 100% whenever you work on a project. It does not go unnoticed and is so appreciated.” 
8. “Thank you for being an example of professionalism and integrity with your work. You are always reliable and we know it will be a success when you are on a project. Thank you. “

Employee Appreciation Messages for a Great Team Player

9. “You are amazing at lifting your teammates to your level without ever pushing them down. That is an amazing quality, thank you.” 
10. “No one gets higher praise from their team than you. Thank you.” 
11. “You are a shining example of always putting the team’s needs and goals as the top priority over your own. Thank you.” 
12. “Thank you for lending your unique perspective to our team. We know that you always will have a unique way of addressing issues and it is invaluable to us.”

13. “Thank you for always being willing to mentor and train new employees. We know it takes up your valuable time and we are so thankful.” 
14. “You DEFINE unselfish. Our team thrives because you are on it.” 
15. “You always go the extra mile to support the team’s goals. Thank you.” 
16. “They say teamwork makes the dream work. You are a huge reason why working on this team is a dream.” 

Short and Sweet Appreciation Quotes

17. “Thank you for everything you do.” 
18. “We see and appreciate your hard work. “
19. “We value your contributions to the team. “
20. “Your unique skillset sets you apart.” 
21. “Your work does not go unnoticed.”
22. “Thank you.” 
23. “We appreciate your dedication.” 
24. “Your work speaks for itself.” 

Employee Appreciation Messages for High Performers

25. “It truly means so much to hand off a project and know that you produce on-time, high-quality work consistently.” 
26. “Thank you for always knocking it out of the park.” 
27. “Your proactive approach to projects sets you apart. Thank you for being such a reliable high performer.” 
28. “Your attention to detail is unparalleled. Thank you for your hard work and consistent delivery of high-quality work.” 
29. “You have a consistent track record for hitting home runs. We see you and appreciate all of your hard work and outstanding performance.” 
30. “You set the standard for delivering high-quality and top-performing work. Thank you for your unwavering hard work.” 
31. “Your ability to consistently go above and beyond is truly remarkable. We are all inspired by your performance.” 
32. “Your consistent high performance has put you in a class of your own. Your work is used as an example to the whole company of top-quality work. Thank you.” 

Appreciating Excellence in Customer Service

33. “Your dedication to the customer experience propels our company ahead of the competition.” 
34. “We know that our clients are in good hands because you are on our customer service team. You are an invaluable asset to our company.” 
35. “Customers are the only reason we have success in this business. Thank you for making sure they are well taken care of so that we can continue to be successful.” 
36. “Thank you for tirelessly being on our front lines dealing with our customers. You are doing an amazing job.” 
37. “Customer service is the real face of the company and we are in great hands with you in this role.” 
38. “We are so impressed by your mastery of problem-solving. You have an amazing ability to ensure customers leave an interaction feeling heard and satisfied. Thank you.” 
39. “Angry customers are not good for business. Thank you for always being able to take our most frustrated customers and turn them into happy ones. We could not do it without you!” 
40. “We are blown away by the amazing reviews from our customers about you. This is a huge accomplishment and you should be proud!” 

Recognition Message for Work Anniversaries

41. “Thank you for your years of dedicated service to the company. You have been an invaluable member of our team.” 
42. “We know that you could take your talents to any company, but we are so grateful you have chosen to stay and bless us with them.” 
43. “From the day you started working here, you have always delivered top-quality work. Nothing has changed. We look forward to working with you for years to come.” 

44. “You are such a central and important part of our team. Thank you for your years of service and unwavering commitment, and for making this team a great one to work with.” 
45. “Happy work anniversary! Your achievements are something to be admired. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you here.” 
46. “Congratulations on another year of achievement and for consistently setting the standard higher. You are such a great example that consistent hard work pays off.” 
47. “When we think of the term work ethic, your name instantly comes to mind. Thank you for your dedication to excellence. We are lucky to have you!” 
48. “Another year with you on our team has gone by. We have only seen the team grow and succeed due to your efforts. Thank you for your tireless contributions and happy work anniversary!” 

Appreciation for Meeting Goals

49. “We would have never met our yearly goal if it weren’t for your hard work and dedication. Thank you for all of your efforts!” 
50. “Congratulations on completing your project! It was a pleasure working with you and having the chance to learn from you.” 
51. “You took this project to the next level with your outstanding attention to detail! Thank you for your excellent work and eagle eye.” 
52. “I am thrilled to see that all of your hard work has paid off in a big way. It is truly my pleasure to be a small part of your success!”
53. “Congratulations on the well-deserved recognition for your recent project completion. You have worked so hard and deserve the accolades.”
54. “It has been so inspiring to watch you overcome all of the obstacles that were put in your way during this project. You are such a great example of never giving up no matter what.” 
55. “Congratulations on a job well done. Your dedication to building your talent in the corporate setting is truly remarkable.” 
56. “You should be proud of how hard you have worked to accomplish this goal. Take a moment to breathe it in. Congratulations!” 

Employee Appreciation Messages for Positive Attitudes

57. “I have never worked with someone that absolutely everyone at the company LOVES. You would be the first. Thank you for being such a ray of sunshine for everyone.” 
58. “Thank you for creating such a safe space at work for our entire team. We have learned so much about inclusivity from you.” 
59. “You always have a smile on your face and it brings up the vibe in the office. Thank you for your unwavering positive attitude. 
60. I have never heard you say a bad word about anyone and that is truly an amazing quality.” 
61. “Laughter is the best medicine and you are the DOCTOR. Thank you for lightening the mood and making us all laugh.” 
62. “Thank you for teaching me that obstacles are not the end of the world. Your positivity has truly changed how I approach my job.” 
63. “They say that attitude is contagious. Thank you for creating a positive workplace culture for all of those around you.” 
64. “You make Monday mornings something to look forward to instead of something to dread. That is HUGE. Thank you!” 

Unique Shout Outs for Appreciation and Recognition

65. “Thank you for cleaning the break room so often. It improves our work day and we are so appreciative.” 
66. “You always greet everyone when they walk in and that goes a long way to improving our culture, thank you!” 
67. “Thank you for always contributing to team meetings. It helps keep the conversation moving and empowers others to contribute as well.” 
68. “You always ask the BEST questions. You come up with things I have never even thought of and it is so appreciated.” 
69. “Thank you for helping with the company party. It was a success due to your help.” 
70. “You are so inclusive of all of our new employees and it makes our office such a better place. Thank you for embodying our company values.” 
71. “Thank you for always arranging team lunches. It goes a long way towards building team morale and is so important.” 
72. “Thank you for remembering and wish your team members a happy birthday. This is a great way to help everyone feel seen at work.” 

Employee Appreciation Messages for Those Leaving the Company

73. “Thank you for all of your years of service here at our company. You have been such a great member of the team and you will be missed.” 
74. “I don’t know how we will ever replace you. Thank you and good luck on your next adventure.” 
75. “I hope your next employer and team know how lucky they are to have you. Good luck with the next chapter.” 
76. “There are big things in store for you. I can’t wait to follow your success. Congratulations and enjoy the next step of your journey!” 

73. “I cannot put into words how much I have enjoyed working with you. There will be a giant hole here in the office without you.” 
74. “Our loss is your new company’s gain. You will do great things! Good luck!”
75. “We are so sad to see you go, but excited to watch you grow at your new company. Congratulations on the next adventure.” 
76. “You will be truly missed. Thank you for all of your hard work and for the mark you left on this company. Good luck.” 

Show Your Employee Appreciation with a Message

It is so important to make sure that your team knows how much they are loved so create a thank you card where everyone can express gratitude by adding the best employee appreciation quotes. Whether it is for customer service, teamwork, accomplishing goals, work anniversaries, or high performance, it is important to shout your team’s successes out for the company to hear. 

With messages, photos, videos, GIFs, and more, a group card from Kudoboard is perfect way to express appreciation, include a motivational quote, and more. Create a thank you card to show you care, invite the team to collaborate, and include some of the quotes above! You will have a whole board full of appreciation posts in minutes. Go show your employees some love today and watch morale soar.