It is that time
of the year again, when families and friends come together and celebrate the
preamble to the Holiday season. Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for all
of the great, influential people in our lives. Our immediate outpouring of
gratitude always seems to focus on families and friends, the turkey, stuffing
and afternoon football.

However, if we
don’t get caught in the raucousness of Thanksgiving, and really sit down and
value what we have, our jobs, colleagues, and employees equally deserve thanks.
And a simple expression of gratitude goes a long way in the workplace.

Here are four
great ways to show your employees how grateful you are to have them, just in
time for the Thanksgiving holidays.

1. Have an
office meal: Who doesn’t love a healthy helping of some good food? Thanksgiving
is a great time to try and get all your employees in one place for an office
meal.

2. The gift of
time: Look to the thing many employees value most: time off. When it comes to
the holidays, an extra day to prep is always appreciated. If your company can
afford to grant this gift to your employees, give it a shot.

3. Appreciate
their work: Nothing inspires people more than knowing their worth. A
well-crafted compliment can be better than even the most expensive gift. Your
praise can work to kill two birds with one stone. Give your employees the gift
of gratitude while also motivating them to produce better work. Sounds like a
win-win gift to us.

4. Thank-you
wall: When words aren’t enough, showcase your creative side. This public
display of appreciation is a great way to acknowledge how everyone’s good work
contributes to a stellar company. Leave your workers with a positive feeling
about their efforts before they head off for their holiday travels.

So this
Thanksgiving season, extend your thanks from family and friends to your
colleagues and work community as well.