Engage Employees With Gratitude | Send Company Thanksgiving Cards to Show Your Appreciation

Characterized by turkey, stuffing and copious amounts of pumpkin pie, the month of November arrives every year with falling leaves and a chill in the air. It’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate family and friends—and share gratitude for our good fortune—right before the hustle and bustle of December.

As Thanksgiving approaches, think about how you can extend the ways you share gratitude with those around you. This year’s Thanksgiving spirit doesn’t need to be confined to the fourth Thursday in November, or to just friends and family. November offers an ideal opportunity to recognize your employees for their hard work throughout the year, so consider selecting employee Thanksgiving cards to share your sincere gratitude. Your employees will feel appreciated and valued, and those feelings will likely be reflected in the customer interactions they have. If you haven’t sent Thanksgiving cards for employees before, everyone will be pleasantly surprised by your timely outreach and your thoughtful words as the holidays are just starting to kick off.

Employees Define Your Company Culture

Employees are the face of your business, the ones who are continuously in contact with clients and business partners. It stands to reason that happy employees who feel appreciated will reflect those feelings in their daily interactions with clients. By reminding employees they are appreciated for the hard work they do, you’ll increase feelings of well-being and positivity, which will be passed on to customers in the form of diligent care and improved experiences. After all, happy employees lead to happy customers!

Employee engagement remains one of the key challenges for today’s employers. A recent Gartner survey of more than 3,500 employees revealed that only 31% are engaged, enthusiastic and energized at work. When employees are engaged and feel involved in the workplace, they are less likely to look for employment elsewhere and they are more productive, positive leaders within the company. With a more engaged workforce, you can also look forward to increased positivity in your workplace culture, improved morale and more motivation. And what’s not to love about all of that?

One of the best ways your business can attract top candidates—and retain them for the long haul—is to earn a reputation for going above and beyond when it comes to the little extras you give to your team. Sending greeting cards that surprise them at meaningful touchpoints throughout the year is a great way to make an impact and let your employees know you care, and when you send Thanksgiving cards to employees and Thanksgiving thank-you notes for employees that share your appreciation for all they do, you’ll be catching them at a time of year when they least expect to receive a greeting card.

Hallmark Business Connections has plenty of meaningful and heartfelt Thanksgiving cards that are perfect to send to your employees, whether you want to send a cute, serious or simply-stated message of gratitude. And as always, our creative Hallmark writers are there to provide assistance with personalized messages in your own unique handwriting font to help you create an even more personalized greeting that your employees are sure to love and appreciate.

Surprise Them With Unexpected Gratitude

Traditionally, the December holidays are known for sending greeting cards and reaching out to friends, family and those we are close to, but Thanksgiving is an unexpected and authentic time to show your appreciation in the business world.

Because many businesses focus on December in their holiday planning, Thanksgiving provides an early and unique opportunity to reach out to those you work with in a caring way. Use Thanksgiving to give greeting cards that express genuine words of thanks for their loyalty, dedication and work all year long. If appropriate for your business, include a special surprise like an additional employee discount that extends through the holidays, a voucher for a Thanksgiving treat from a local bakery or store or even a surprise half day of PTO to help them kick off the holiday shopping season.

When you decide to send Thanksgiving cards to thank employees for their dedicated service, you’ll stand out from the crowd of holiday cards and your genuine message of gratitude will make a truly meaningful connection.

Be sure to share gratitude with those who go above and beyond, too, like administrative assistants, receptionists and schedulers. At Hallmark Business Connections, we have the perfect corporate gifts to help you set yourself apart as a caring employer! You’ll find everything from lovely seasonal fresh cut floral bouquets to decadent artisanal chocolates from Christopher Elbow to help you say “thank you” in exquisite style.

Let the month of November help you strengthen your business relationships as you reach out to the people who matter most to your continued success—your employees. The more your team feels valued and appreciated, the more likely they are to advocate on your behalf, not just around the holiday season, but all year long.

For more ways to grow meaningful connections with employees throughout the year, read Sharing the Love With Your Employees in 2025. And stay tuned for more ideas that will help you build relationships with employees and customers throughout the holidays!