Wined and Dined

Everyone loves to be wined and dined, even if it's only occasionally. Consider having a fancy holiday lunch or dinner for your team to show your appreciation.

Arranging a catered meal helps the team get together outside of the practice, bond, and develop relationships that go beyond the office.

Pampered

Your dental team works hard for you to help create the modernized, successful practice you are proud of. Now reward them with a day of pampering at the spa - massages, facials, pedicures, etc. to help them relax and spend a day focusing on themselves.

Try and make it a group event so you can all spend that relaxing time together and get a chance to communicate about things other than dentistry.

Personalized Basket of Goodies

Don’t just order a premade basket of cookies or soaps. Think about your team members and what makes them happy. If one employee is passionate about travelling, consider making a basket of travelling goodies to help make their next trip fun and convenient.

A team member who loves her dog can get a basket of high-end dog treats and toys. Your team members will appreciate the effort and thought you put into each personalized gift and recognize you listen to their favorite things. 

Essentials for Work

Your staff is only as good as the resources you provide them with. When you invest in their performance, a good team will respond by contributing to the overall success of the practice.

Start off by thinking of tools that can help your staff during their workday such as face shields, loupes, headlights, and noise reducing earplugs. You can even directly ask what essentials they need to help them do their work better.

Once you can meet their needs, they will be more willing to help you accomplish the goals you have for the practice. Just make sure to communicate those goals clearly with guidelines on how to achieve them. 

Bonus

Let’s face it, there is usually no better gift than a bit of extra cash at the end of the year. Staff members really look forward to getting a bonus because of all the additional costs during the holidays. Regardless of the size of the bonus, send a small appreciation note with the gift to express your sincere gratitude. They will truly be loyal to your office knowing that you recognize their hard work. 

No matter the type of gift you choose for your staff, try and put some effort into giving them something that shows your gratitude for their dedication. A holiday gift is more than just a small token, it is a way to motivate and help them feel like they’re part of a team that they can be proud of.