Celebrating Employee Appreciation Day With Happy Hour In Pompano Beach

Looking for a reason to celebrate the people on your team? Employee Appreciation Day is coming up on Friday, March 1st. If you’re wondering how to make the day special for them, why not consider Galuppi’s Happy Hour in Pompano Beach? Friday nights are the perfect time of the week to throw an appreciation party. Here are some fun ways to make the evening meaningful.

5 Ideas To Show Your Appreciation

You value the people who work for you, but how do you go about showing it? As you consider the options, keep in mind the following questions:

• What is your budget? How much do you want to spend per person for the night, including meals, drinks, gifts, or other take-home goodies?
• How big is your team? Some activities are more suited to a smaller, intimate group, while others suit a crowd.
• How well do you know each other? Smaller teams that know each other well can get more personal gifts, while it may be more appropriate to get generic gifts for larger teams that aren’t closely acquainted.

1. Award Ceremonies

Turn your Happy Hour dinner into an informal award ceremony. Go lighthearted, and pick out the funnier side of life on the job. Give awards for the most cups of tea consumed in a year, the messiest desk, or the one who speaks the least in meetings. Genuine awards for achievements, goals reached, or top skills are also a great idea as recognition is a brilliant motivator.

2. Personalized Gifts

Do you have a team member who loves to paint or draw? A gift voucher to the nearest art shop will hit a sweet spot! Maybe there’s someone who loves fishing, or sport. Vouchers or items that align with their out-of-office passions show that you see them as more than employees, but value them as people, too.

3. Company Swag

Branded items such as team hoodies, custom coffee mugs, or can coolers, are gifts that are both useful and stylish. Let a designer add an extra zing to the graphics to make them something your team will treasure.

4. Practical Gifts

Giving your employees items that improve their surroundings is a sure winner. Think along the lines of desk accessories, such as:

• mouse pads
• personalized note pads
• pen holders
• planners
• laptop stands
• coasters
• calendars
• wireless phone chargers
• decor items
• candles

5. Dinner Table Games

Playing games as a team is a great way to bond. How often do you get to shake off work stress and laugh? Finding games that you can play without having to leave your seat is ideal for a restaurant setting. Here are some group games that work at the dinner table:

Who Am I?

If you’re a large group, this game is lots of fun. Write the names of famous people on sticky notes and attach one to each guest’s forehead (remember to transfer it to their back if they go to the restroom so they don’t read it in the mirror). During the evening, each person interacts with the others as if they are the person stuck to their forehead. For example, if they are Elvis, you might say, “How often do you wear your blue suede shoes?” The first person to guess their celebrity is the winner.

Would You Rather

This game is simple but is a great way to get conversations going. Someone starts and asks, “Would you rather…” and finishes the question with two options. Some examples are: Would you rather be invisible or be able to fly? Would you rather try and ride a bull or a tiger? Would you rather go hiking or sailing for a month?

Smaller groups can have everyone answer. If your group is too big, the person asking the question chooses someone to answer. They then pick the next person to answer their question.

Two Truths And A Lie

This easy drinking game is perfectly suited to a restaurant, and even more so during Happy Hour. Each person needs a drink and a good imagination. The first person to start tells everyone three things about themselves. Two are true and one is a lie. The second person tries to guess the lie. If they get it wrong, they have to drink. If they get it right, the first person has to drink. You keep going around the table.

Why Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day?

Are you wondering whether it’s worth making an occasion of the day? Think about it this way: Employee Appreciation Day gives you a chance to let your team know how much you value them. After all, a business thrives on the hard work of each person on the team. Taking the time to acknowledge their efforts has more positive spin-offs than you’d think.

Consider these benefits:

• boosts the mood and atmosphere in the workplace
• improves a business’s employee retention rates
• promotes a strong company culture that values people
• produces good work vibes that attract top talent to your company
• raises productivity levels across the organization
• inspires and motivates other staff
• gives each employee a deep sense of satisfaction
• allows a sense of purpose to grow in each employee
• employees experience a greater sense of well-being and contentment when working

Tips For Celebrating Your Employees

When you organize an event like this, your goal is to make each employee feel seen and valued. Keep these simple tips in mind to make sure you nail that goal!

Be Genuine

Make sure that your appreciation is honest. If you throw out empty compliments, your staff will know it, and the occasion will feel hollow for them. Take time to pick out actual traits, work habits, or exemplary situations to highlight. Whether it’s their great work ethic, easy-to-work-with attitude, or the time they went above and beyond for a co-worker or customer, it’s worth mentioning.

Don’t Leave Anyone Out

If you want to mention each team member individually, make sure you include every person. It sounds like a no-brainer, but overlooking someone is an easy mistake to make, and can sour the occasion for them. Make a list and have a co-worker double-check it. Collect RSVPs electronically and use that as a checklist for your gifts, speeches, or other means of acknowledgment.

Get Creative

There are no rules when it comes to gifts, awards, or tokens of appreciation. If you’re struggling to think up something meaningful, grab a few co-workers and brainstorm. Lighthearted, serious, or deeply heart-felt, the choice is yours.

Employee Appreciation And Happy Hour In Pompano Beach: A Winning Mix

Why not celebrate your team at Galuppi’s on Employee Appreciation Day? Pompano Beach’s favorite Happy Hour happens between 4 and 7 PM (6PM on Fridays): the perfect time to treat your employees.

Galuppi’s offers a magical combination of delicious menu items, gorgeous views, and Happy Hour specials. With 25% off wine, liquor, bottles, draft beer, premium drinks, and a selection of appetizers, your team is in for a treat!

Contact us at 954-785-0226 to book the ultimate employee appreciation night out.