--- title: 4 Low-Cost Ways to Make Employees Feel Valued - Ahola description: Motivating and inspiring employees doesn't have to cost money. Click through to see four surprising low-cost ways to make employees feel valued. image: https://blog.ahola.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/istock-805019062-scaled.jpg --- Start typing and press Enter to search * * # 4 Low-Cost Ways to Make Employees Feel Valued [Home](https://www.ahola.com/) » [News & Events](https://blog.ahola.com/4-low-cost-ways-to-make-employees-feel-valued) » 4 Low-Cost Ways to Make Employees Feel Valued [2019-12-23%2014:20:32](2019-12-23%2014:20:32) ![](https://blog.ahola.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/istock-805019062-scaled.jpg) ## 4 Low-Cost Ways to Make Employees Feel Valued By [ aholaadmin ](https://blog.ahola.com/author/aholaadmin)  Posted [ December 23, 2019](2019-12-23%2014:20:32)  In  [Employee Engagement](https://blog.ahola.com/tag/employee-engagement), [Human Resources](https://blog.ahola.com/tag/human-resources), [Employees](https://blog.ahola.com/tag/employees) - - - - - > *Letting an employee to occasionally telecommute or use flex time for personal reasons demonstrates your trust and confidence in him…* You don’t have to spend a lot of money to show your employees you appreciate them. The right non-financial rewards can have an even greater impact than cash rewards. Try these inexpensive or free ways to motivate employees in four areas. ### Recognition Say “Thank You” often. Studies by McKinsey & Company consistently find employees value your praise and attention more than cash rewards. Recognize employees publicly and in front of their peers. Celebrate employee accomplishments on your intranet. Present a certificate at an employee meeting. ### Rewards The size of a reward may not matter as much as just getting an award. Try these rewards: - Framed paper certificates ready to hang in an office or cubicle. - Designating an “employee of the month” parking space. - Small-dollar gift cards from coffee shops or lunch places. ### Opportunity Demonstrate your confidence in an employee by giving her additional career opportunities. Whether it’s the challenge of leading a team, the ability to attend a meeting with a key client or the opportunity to work on a high-profile project, enabling employees to succeed in their careers can be one of the most motivating rewards you provide. ### Flexibility We can all use more flexibility to juggle our personal and professional lives. While not completely without cost, your employees might value an afternoon or a day off more than a monetary reward. Letting an employee to occasionally telecommute or use flex time for personal reasons demonstrates your trust and confidence in him. Find more [**trending topics in HR**](https://www.ahola.com/category/human-resources/) on our blog. 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