November 22, 2019
Through our work with the Governor’s office, Governor Ige will proclaim the third week of November as Human Resources Week, and the Friday of that week as HR Appreciation Day to honor those who perform human resources functions in Hawaii.
To recognize the critical strategic role HR plays in any organization, please join us by giving thanks to those that enhance your company through their work in the human resources field. Those performing HR functions tirelessly work to effectively manage people resources, develop internal talent, create a thriving workplace culture ready to meet the demands of the future, and mitigate the risk of costly lawsuits by ensuring compliance with labor and employment laws.
This person or persons may have a traditional HR job title (e.g., Employee and Labor Relations, Recruiter, Compensation Manager, Talent Manager, Learning & Development Director, Safety Manager, Benefit Specialist, or HR Specialist) or a non-HR job title (e.g., Office Manager, Controller, General Manager, or Operations Manager). As long as they perform HR functions for your organization, please remember to recognize and show your appreciation.
To get you started, we’ve listed a few ideas you can use to show appreciation for the HR professionals in your company:
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Verbally say “Thank You”
It costs nothing to say “Thank You” to verbally express your appreciation to someone. Not only do people feel good for being recognized, but you’ll also boost morale and help people feel valued and appreciated. -
Use a Handwritten Note
Use a note card or a post-it note to communicate your appreciation. This is an inexpensive way to say thank you and it lasts longer than a verbal expression. -
Use Technology
Prefer to use technology to show appreciation for the HR professionals in your workplace? Whether it is through an email, a post on the company intranet, or using social media, expressing your gratitude using technology is typically free and reaches a large audience. -
Bring Food
If you’re office is anything like HEC, bring food like manapua, fruits, pizza, or a catered lunch to demonstrate how much you appreciate the work your HR does for the company, employees and the community.
What are some things you’ve done or plan to do to show your appreciation for the HR Professionals in your workplace? Send an email to: MahaloHR@hecouncil.org - we’d love to hear your ideas and suggestions!