March 7th, 2025 is Employee Appreciation Day!

Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day with Kudoboard

Recognize the hard work, dedication, and contributions of your employees. This year, make it easy, meaningful, and fun with Kudoboard.

Examples of Employee Appreciation Day celebrations:

Great for in-person, remote or hybrid work environments.

How to use Kudoboard for Employee Appreciation Day

Kudoboard transforms employee appreciation into a seamless, digital experience. Learn how to create a Kudoboard to create an engaging, interactive experience for employees and managers to express gratitude.

Create

Create a board

Choose a background and schedule the delivery date for March 7th.

Invite

Invite coworkers

Invite coworkers, managers, executives, and other teams to add to the employee appreciation day board.

Deliver

Send and share

Once everyone has added their gratitude and appreciation,  deliver the board via email, teams, Slack or share in a company event.

Delight

Celebrate together

Enjoy your employee appreciation board as long as you want. You can keep active as an ongoing shout-out board too. Or convert it to a book for culture and promotion purposes.

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Create an employee appreciation event.

Make Employee Appreciation Day 2025 truly unforgettable. Show your team how much they mean to you with a Kudoboard event filled with appreciation, encouragement, and celebration. Create an event and get all features to drive engagement and improve connection.

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  • Your logo at the top
  • Custom pricing
  • Custom URL
  • Proactive moderation
  • Multiple administrators
  • Embeddable content
  • Board export
  • Tagging, likes, and comments
  • Custom disclaimer
  • Custom input fields
  • Board metrics
  • Dedicated account manager

Ways to appreciate employees more

Say thank you to employees with thoughtful add-ons.

Visa, Amazon, and Best Buy gift cards

Gift cards

Add a gift card to say “thank you.” You can even crowdfund!

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Display the love

Display your competition as a slideshow during a party or team meeting.

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Print a gift

Print your competition board as a beautiful hardbound book to remember the special event.

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Kudoboard’s best features for employee appreciation day

  • Totally Custom

    Easily customize the look and feel for your employee appreciation board, including background artwork, fonts, personalization, display experience and add-ons.

  • Invite Contributors—Anywhere

    Executives, coworkers, clients, vendors… anyone can add to your employee appreciation day, no matter where they are. Just drop them the link or display the QR code.

  • Authentic Posts

    A Kudoboard post is much more than a signature or quick “Thank you!” Posts can include shout outs, memories, photos, videos, and any other tribute.

  • Schedule Delivery

    Schedule reminders to participate and delivery the board on the occasion date.

  • Thank Contributors

    Recipients can quickly thank contributors once they receive their board. Thank you FOR thank you!

  • Print It

    Print your memories, photos, and shout outs for a permanent reminder of their appreciation.

  • Display Slideshow

    Display your staff appreciation board during a party or on a team meeting—our slideshows are perfect!

  • Great for Hybrid Teams

    Remote and hybrid teams can still be connected through virtual company events. Kudoboard’s features are designed for virtual connection.

  • Emojis & Comments

    Upgrade to a business plan to add comments and emoji reactions to posts for even more connection.

  • Sustainability

    Kudoboards are more sustainable for your wallet AND the earth.

Employee appreciation makes a difference

The power of gratitude is transformative. Showing you care is proven to change the way we think—and perform.

#1

reason people leave their job is because of a lack of recognition.

98%

of people would be happier if they were celebrated at work.

92%

of people feel happier at work when they receive a Kudoboard.

85%

prefer a Kudoboard over a paper card. It’s more authentic.

83%

of customers experience a positive impact on morale with Kudoboard.

80%

prefer contributing to a Kudoboard over a paper card. It’s more fun.

>75%

improvement in team morale is gained by Kudoboard deployment.

90%

say companies undervalue the effects of employee recognition.

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Frequently asked questions about employee appreciation day

There are many reasons to celebrate employee appreciation day. In summary, this special day can:

  • Boost Morale & Motivation: Employees who feel valued are more engaged and productive.
  • Strengthen Team Culture: Recognition fosters a positive and connected workplace.
  • Retain Top Talent: Regular appreciation contributes to higher job satisfaction and lower turnover.
  • Create Lasting Impact: A public, heartfelt message makes employees feel truly seen and appreciated

There are countless ways to celebrate employees with Kudoboard. You can create a Kudoboard to provide:

  • Company-Wide Recognition: Create a Kudoboard for the entire team and let everyone contribute.
  • Individual Spotlights: Honor standout employees with personalized boards from colleagues and leadership.
  • Department Celebrations: Recognize specific teams for their hard work and achievements.
  • Manager-to-Team Shoutouts: Let managers lead the way in showing gratitude to their direct reports.

For more ways to celebrate employee appreciation day, visit these resources:

12 Employee Recognition Boards to Boost Culture

34 Ideas for Celebrating Employee Appreciation Day in Style

Employee Appreciation Day is an annual event celebrated on the first Friday of March to recognize and thank employees for their hard work and contributions. It is important because it boosts morale, enhances employee engagement, and fosters a positive workplace culture, ultimately leading to increased productivity and job satisfaction. Learn more about how to appreciate employees

Companies can celebrate by using employee recognition software, hosting team events, providing small gifts, and using digital platforms like Kudoboard to create meaningful appreciation messages. A well-planned celebration ensures employees feel valued and motivated.

Employee Appreciation Day is for businesses of all sizes! Whether you have a large corporate team or a small startup, showing appreciation doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. Simple gestures like handwritten notes, a Kudoboard filled with messages, or a team lunch can make a big impact

For remote or hybrid teams, virtual celebrations can include sending personalized Kudoboards, hosting virtual happy hours, giving digital gift cards, or organizing online team-building activities. These efforts help remote employees feel just as appreciated as in-office staff.

Lear more about celebrating and appreciating teams in hybrid and virtual environments

Regular and meaningful recognition leads to higher job satisfaction, reduced turnover, and a more engaged workforce. Employees who feel valued are more likely to stay with their company and contribute positively to its culture. Digital appreciation tools like Kudoboard make it easy to implement ongoing recognition initiatives.

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If you are looking for a way to access everything needed for workplace appreciation and team engagement all in one spot, you have come to the right place! Elevate by Kudoboard is an ongoing business plan for employee engagement software that provides all of the bells and whistles your employees deserve to feel recognized and valued by their company. Our plan provides unlimited customized boards, making it perfect for any size team. Our business plan makes it easy to quickly to show employee appreciation that will be remembered by all!

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