How to thank your payroll and HR professionals

If you are going to be an employer of choice for highly skilled payroll and HR professionals, you need to build a corporate brand that shows them just how thankful you are for their efforts.

Payroll professionals, HR experts, and talent management specialists… regardless of the name they go by, the role they play is vital to the success of many organizations. To keep these highly skilled professionals engaged, it is important that they feel connected to their employer. Throughout the year, don't forget to give thanks for this vital group of workers and be sure to show them your appreciation. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Say thank you, with sincerity

Employees who feel their boss appreciates their hard work may be more likely to go the extra mile, and that includes your payroll and HR professionals. Taking the time to thank them can go a long way in building a powerful and long-lasting relationship.

Create an awards program

Here is where you can make your company brand and culture really shine. Create an awards program for your payroll and HR team members that speak not only to their unique talents and skills, but to the service they provide for your business. A simple gesture, such as a certificate in a nice frame, can make your worker feel appreciated and valued.

Send a token of your appreciation

There is something to be said about receiving an item in the mail that is not a bill or an advertisement. Handwritten letters, or packages, can be especially exciting and a great way to show your appreciation for your payroll and HR professionals' effort. Any form of company swag, such as a T-shirt or coffee mug, gift cards and fun treats, is appropriate to consider.

Make saying thank you a part of your corporate brand

In today's competitive business landscape, recruiting and retaining top talent is often an organization's number one priority. If you are going to be the employer of choice for highly skilled payroll and HR professionals, you need to build a corporate brand that shows them just how thankful you are for their efforts. Making "thank you" a regular part of your brand and culture could be just the differentiator you need.