A lot of people feel excited about their birthdays because it is a special day that allows them to reflect on their accomplishments, receive their flowers, and spend quality time with loved ones. An individual’s life is multifaceted; therefore, birthdays offer a chance for both personal well-wishes and recognition from their workplace, stressing the importance of celebrating employees in the organization. This recognition, apart from promoting a sense of belonging and appreciation, also contributes to a better and healthier environment. It is a once-in-a-year opportunity for the company to show that they care about their employees beyond their professional contributions. Therefore, companies must go all out to express their love to their employees.

These Birthday Ideas are Thoughtful 

If you are a CEO, an HR, or you own a company, employees deserve to be celebrated on their birthday, and here are a couple of ideas you can use: 

A Birthday Surprise

Surprise birthday celebrations with a customized cake (intent) in the workplace can be a heartwarming gesture. It brings the team together to create a memorable and sweet moment for the celebrant, causing a chance for camaraderie and connection among colleagues. A surprise birthday celebration doesn’t need to be limited to the workplace; adding a little more creativity, the organizing team can plan a dinner event at an external location and invite the birthday person as a surprise.

Buy Thoughtful Gifts

While the organizing team may not know the best gifts to prepare, they can leverage the relationship the celebrant has with his/her colleagues or teammates who may still give an idea of what the ideal gift can be. However, it is important that the gifts that would be selected are thoughtful ones and will definitely meet the needs of the celebrant and for sure, make them happy. 

Permit them to close early or take some time off to celebrate  

For individuals whose birthdays fall on workdays, spending the day at the office might detract from their enjoyment. To create a more special experience, consider allowing them to leave early or take the day off, ensuring they can fully savor their birthday celebrations. For most employees, the opportunity to leave early or take the day off on their birthdays holds significant meaning and shows the organization’s consideration for their well-being.

Get their colleagues to write heartfelt messages and place them in the celebrant’s workspace before their arrival 

People love to receive their onions and birthdays are special days to have them all. So, their colleagues can share what they excel at and how truly amazing they are. All of these words can be said in each person’s unique way such that the celebrant can take in all of the goodness, one at a time. Most times, it is not about material things alone but the good words being said about them. 

Request a Wish-List

To grant a wish from an employee’s birthday wish list, it’s important to request the list in advance. The essence of doing this ahead of time is so that you can review it and select a thoughtful gift to be delivered on their birthday. This approach ensures that the gift sits well with their preferences and makes them happier on their birthdays. 

Birthdays make people happy, the best you can do as an employer is to make your employees happier on their birthdays. Be intentional and if you have to go out of your way, don’t hesitate. The thought really does count.