Employee Appreciation Day 2020 Quotes: 16 Sayings To Thank Workers

We are only three months into 2020, and there are reportedly over 158 million workers in the United States. That means when Employee Appreciation Day rolls around on March 6, a full 24 hours will be dedicated to bosses recognizing their hardworking staff.

“In the United States, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business,” according to Trading Economics.

Employee Appreciation Day is an unofficial holiday that has been observed on the first Friday in March since 1995. This means there will be millions of people across the nation who deserve to be recognized for their hard work.

Consider celebrating your employees by giving them thank-you cards with inspirational and encouraging quotes written inside. Here are some quotes from Thank You Diva and QuotesGram to show your workers how much you appreciate them.

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” — Thomas A. Edison

“We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.” — Cynthia Ozick

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” — John F. Kennedy

“Infuse your life with action. Don’t wait for it to happen. Make it happen. Make your own future. Make your own hope. Make your own love. And whatever your beliefs, honor your creator, not by passively waiting for grace to come down from upon high, but by doing what you can to make grace happen... yourself, right now, right down here on Earth.” — Bradley Whitford

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” — Mark Twain

“If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don’t have integrity, nothing else matters.” — Alan K. Simpson

“Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“The rewards go to the risk-takers, those who are willing to put their egos on the line and reach out to other people and to a richer, fuller life for themselves.” — Susan RoAne

Use these messages from Future of Working and Kazoo to add a personal touch to the thank-you notes for your employees.

“My words can never be enough to praise your actions because your work always meets my expectations. Thank you.”

“A perfect employee is the one who inspires his boss as much as his boss inspires him. Thanks for being my inspiration.”

“I am thankful for having employees like you who never shirk responsibility even if it means taking blame when mistakes are made. Thank you.”

“Our company’s success is a direct result of how well this team works together. As a group, your commitment to communication, accountability, and collaboration is unmatched — and I can’t wait to see how it continues to grow the business over time.”

“The world of business survives less on leadership skills and more on the commitment and dedication of passionate employees like you. Thank you for your hard work.”

“The walls of this office would weaken without your charisma. Thank you for being a part of this team.”

“It takes a college degree to get a nice job but it takes a lot of hard work to get appreciation from your employer. Thank you for working hard.”

“You make everyone around you work harder, think smarter, and bring their best selves to the table. Our company would not be where it is today without your talents, attitude, and commitment. Thank YOU!“