Give the gift of gratitude
Gratitude is the cornerstone of the American service industry, reflecting how everyday consumers acknowledge those who go the extra mile. This culture of appreciation motivates service workers and sustains the high-quality experiences customers enjoy.
During the holiday season, this generosity takes on even greater significance. A heartfelt tip or a kind gesture can make all the difference for someone working tirelessly to bring joy to others.
Now imagine this: what if expressing gratitude not only uplifted employees but also created a ripple effect of cheer that touched customers and businesses alike?
Why gratitude matters to your team
When employees receive generous tips during the holiday season, it shows them that their effort hasn’t gone unnoticed at a time when nearly everyone feels stressed. These workers are often giving up time with their own families and friends to create pleasant experiences or even joyful holiday memories for their customers.
When hotel guests or car wash customers recognize that hard work with kind gratuity, it can motivate workers to keep giving their best and encouraging their teammates, too. In fact, a survey by Nectar found that 83.6% of employees are motivated by recognition for their work.
During the holidays, giving isn’t just a tradition – it’s also a business strategy. Enabling tipping, celebrating wins with the team and working with employees to increase tips are all strategies for increasing positive recognition of your team’s work. That can improve service quality, customer satisfaction and employees’ satisfaction with their jobs.
Holiday tips can translate to financial stability
We’ve always said “No cash? No problem” – and that might mean a lot more for employees during busy holiday shopping and travel seasons. With Grazzy, employees gain immediate access to their earnings, offering financial flexibility at a time when it can really help.
The holiday rush can overload employees at work, but they also have the same demands as customers do when they’re off the clock. Instant access to tip earnings can reduce some of that stress at a critical time: about half of Americans say they worry about their money lasting until their next paycheck, a problem exacerbated by the pressures to travel and share gifts during the holidays.
For employers, the holiday season might provide a different reason to make workers’ pay more flexible: retention. The start of a New Year brings with it a surge in job seeking and hiring, but employees who feel their job meets their financial needs are much less likely to look for new work. 74% of employees are more likely to stay at jobs that provide immediate access to earnings.
Rather than changing payroll structures to introduce same-day-pay, offering digital tipping can give employees instant access to some of their earnings, making it easier to keep them with you or bring new team members on board.
The Holiday Advantage for Business
Businesses that prioritize employee appreciation foster a positive workplace culture, retain employees in a fiercely competitive job market, and enhance their reputation with customers.
During the holidays, this effort becomes even more meaningful, and adding a digital tipping system can be a low-lift way for businesses to not only show they value their employees’ hard work, but also to embrace the spirit of giving that defines the season.
