Sample Employee Appreciation Letter

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Employee Appreciation Letter

Writing a letter of appreciation is a simple and effective way to recognize an employee for doing a great job. In addition to the letter you may want to also give them a certificate of appreciation or an award with a bonus. You don't want to have a stale office environment that is fear based and only have the negative accentuated.

Employee Appreciation Letter Writing Advice

Write a letter of appreciation as soon as possible after you have noticed something commendable in an employee that deserves to be recognized.
Make sure you give specific details of why you are recognizing their above expectations performance.
If you are including an award or bonus make sure you specifically state what it is for.

Sample Employee Appreciation Letter

Ethan Nixon
1234 Main Street
Arlington, TX 76010

December 1, 2011

Ms. Jane Smith
Vice President
Occidental Chemical
25 South Street
Fort Worth, TX 76052

Dear Jane,

Congratulations on receiving the Employee of The Month Award! The certificate and bonus represent our profound appreciation for your exemplary work.

I would also like to extend my personal congratulations. Your hard work and all your extra effort that you have put forth during this growth phase in your department has not gone unnoticed. Your willingness to stay that extra hour each day until all tasks for the day are finished is one specific example of you giving 110%.

You are of great value to our company.

All the best,

Ethan