11 Ways to Thank Your Boss During the Holidays - The Muse

11 Ways to Thank Your Boss During the Holidays - The Muse11 Ways to Thank Your Boss During the HolidaysWith the holidays and Secret Santas in full swing, December at the office can be a fun, but crazy time. But, if youre lucky enough to have a great manager, dont get so lost in the festivities that you forget to show your appreciation. Trust me The right gesture will be remembered long after the holiday party.Need some ideas on how to thank your boss without overspending or overdoing it? Below, 11 startup founders from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) share the fruchtwein memorable gifts they have ever received from members of their kollektiv. Bonus Many are low- or no-cost, too.1. Put Together a Scrapbook of ThanksMy employees all got together and created a scrapbook filled with notes thanking me for my hard work over the year. They were filled with specific instances when I did or said something that positively impacted them. I still have that book because their gratitude welches o ne of the most memorable gifts Ive ever received. - Dave Nevogt, Hubstaff.com2. Do Something for OthersTwo years ago we had an employee who decided he wasnt giving anyone at work a gift. Instead, he went out and purchased gifts for a family in need. He purchased everything and took several of us from work to deliver the gifts. The joy this brought us was intense. Since then weve encouraged our team to give to others during this time of need. - John Rampton, Due3. Show Your Continued DedicationThe memorable moments are often the most simple. So often we hear about how people just simply seem to slow down during the holiday season and take a little winter break. Employees who continue working through the holidays and dont treat it as a mini-vacation are always appreciated. They allow me to realize the value in my team. - Matt Doyle, Excel Builders4. Buy Unique GiftsI hired a programmer four years ago who had just arrived in Miami from Cuba. After a year of working together, he went back to visit his family during the holidays and came back with a box of Cohiba Cigars and a bottle of Havana Club Dark Rum. - Duran Inci, Optimum75. Get CreativeAt our annual end-of-the-year holiday party, one of our employees wrote and performed a rap in front of about 80 to 90 other staff members. It was really well done and funny, and it took a lot of dedication. It was all that people could talk about for quite some time after the party. - Brian David Crane, Caller Smart Inc.6. Cook for Your TeamWeve had teammates cook meals for the team and bring them to the office as a surprise. Its a gift that everyone appreciates, particularly when the food is inspired by the taste preferences of fellow colleagues. - Nanxi Liu, Enplug7. Write a Handwritten NoteA handwritten note that says something special is always appreciated. Just something that mentions a small detail he or she picked up on or an exchange that we had sounds simple- but its truly appreciated. - Peter Sena, Digital S urgeons8. Plan Something SpecialI was shocked one year when the employees got together to collect money and gifted me with a paid vacation Knowing how hard I work, they knew I needed time off to relax and wind down, and planned a lovely weekend getaway for me. It was a wonderful and touching gift, one I will never forget - Marcela DeVivo, National Debt Relief9. Offer to Help in Unexpected WaysSometimes my holiday shopping is put on the back burner due to my long hours in the office. My teams helped me with Christmas shopping and gift wrapping to help lessen the stress that comes with this season. What seems like a small favor to them means a great deal to me. Their help allows me to finish my work so I can truly enjoy the holidays with my family, and I am very thankful for that. - Leila Lewis, Be Inspired PR10. Decorate the OfficeI was very surprised one morning to walk into the office and it was completely decorated with Christmas decorations that matched our company colors. I wa s very impressed with the team, as most days Im the first one in and the last one out. They did a great job of keeping it a secret, and they took it as far as getting a company-colored custom quilt made that was placed under the tree.- Engelo Rumora, Ohio Cashflow11. Broadcast Your ThankfulnessI vividly remember a number of toasts or speeches employees of all different rankings have made during our holiday parties over the years. Its a great way to differentiate yourself by broadcasting your thankfulness and vision. - Sam Saxton, Salter Spiral Stair and Mylen Stairs