Employee Appreciation Day is an annual celebration that falls on the first Friday of March and it is the perfect opportunity for companies to show their employees that they are valued and appreciated. In this post, we will explore three meaningful ways to celebrate this day using Microsoft Viva. 

PRAISE EMPLOYEES PUBLICLY

Recognising employees for their hard work can go a long way in making them feel valued. Microsoft Viva Engage allows companies to highlight specific accomplishments and celebrate employees’ successes in front of their peers. Viva Engage Praise provides a simple yet effective way to acknowledge employees’ successes, boost morale, and improve employee engagement. 

By doing so, companies are not only showing an appreciation for their employee’s efforts, but it can also help create a positive work culture that fosters teamwork, collaboration, and a sense of community. This feature provides a simple, yet effective way to acknowledge employees’ successes, boost morale, and improve employee engagement. 

PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES  

Offering professional development opportunities, such as training or conferences, shows that you value your employees’ career growth. With Viva Learning, employees can access a vast library of courses, webinars, certifications, and training materials from top providers, including LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft Learn and Skillsoft. By providing employees with access to professional development opportunities, it shows them that you are invested in their career growth and development. This investment can help improve employee retention, job satisfaction, and overall productivity. 

FOCUS TIME  

One of the most powerful features of Viva Insights is the ability to protect focus time. Research has shown that it can take an average of 23 minutes to refocus on a task after being interrupted. Constant distractions during focused work can cause higher stress and lower productivity. By blocking out specific periods of time for focused work without interruptions, employees can make significant progress on their important tasks and projects.

Viva Insights helps employees minimise distractions from Teams chats and calls while focusing. With Viva Insights, employees can set boundaries around their working hours and optimise their schedules to maximise their productivity, helping them feel successful in their role. 

By using Microsoft Viva, companies can celebrate Employee Appreciation Day in meaningful ways that show employees that they are valued and appreciated. Whether it is publicly recognising employees’ hard work, providing professional development opportunities, or protecting their focus time, Microsoft Viva offers a range of features that can help improve employee engagement, retention, and overall productivity. 

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