When organizations have employees that are retiring, it is important to ensure they are properly recognized. No matter how long the person has served in the company, it is good etiquette to mark this milestone with all the pomp and circumstance it deserves.
Having chosen your company as the one in which they will end their work-life deserves recognition. Especially if the person has proven a good employee. One of the best ways to show appreciation is by presenting them with retirement plaques. These awards make for the perfect parting gift for several reasons.
Showing Appreciation
Presenting retirement awards is a good way to show appreciation for the service provided by the employee. it is a kindness that speaks well of your opinion of the person and that their dedication will be long remembered. Retirement can be a bittersweet experience, hence an award that makes the recipient feel that their efforts at their job were recognized.
Remembrance
Granting a retirement award to an employee is part of parting on good terms. When you have employees that depart on such a high note, it can help even when they are not around. They will speak well of their last employer, which can itself be a form of word-of-mouth marketing. They may also help in attracting the right talent by talking up the organization to potential new recruits looking to join a company that values its employees.
Reinforcing Loyalties
When presenting retirement plaques, the ceremony should be an event where other employees get to cheer on the recipient. It is gratifying for retirees to receive this appreciation in full view of colleagues. It is also a good way to demonstrate to these other employees that hard work and loyalty are recognized and appreciated. This can help reinforce their own loyalty towards the company, knowing that they too can receive such a farewell. It can also boost morale and make for a more positive work atmosphere.
Brand Boosting
Customized awards can include the company name and logo. This way, whenever anyone sees the award, they will associate it positively with your organization’s brand. This is a good way to give others the impression that your organization recognizes and cares for its employees. Such values are always well received and can help make people inclined to view your brand in a positive light. It is an easy and free form of marketing that will boost your company’s reputation and visibility.