{"id":1109,"date":"2020-12-04T14:27:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-04T08:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/?p=1109"},"modified":"2026-02-25T20:27:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T14:57:51","slug":"employee-incentives-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"23 Low-Cost Employee Incentive Ideas for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The most expensive thing you can do is to lose your valuable employees. Incentives are a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/engagewith\/?utm_source=EW-Blog&amp;utm_medium=employee-incentives-ideas&amp;utm_campaign=EW-blog-conversion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">powerful employee engagement tool<\/a> to retain your top talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your employees deserve an employee <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tremendous.com\/blog\/incentive-programs\">incentive program<\/a> that reminds them that you are thankful for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accessperks.com\/employee-engagement-loyalty-statistics-the-ultimate-collection\">88% of employees<\/a> agree it\u2019s important that employers reward employees for great work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that showing appreciation doesn\u2019t have to cost a lot of time or money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will show you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-appreciation-ideas\/\">how to reward your employees<\/a> and stay within our budget. You can easily implement these employee incentive ideas at your workplace without breaking your bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Here&#8217;s the List of 23 Employee Incentive Ideas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Music<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thank You Note From CEO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Longer Lunch Time or Extra Break<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow Pets to Work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible Time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work Happy Hour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fully Stocked Kitchen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Concert Tickets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update Equipment and Tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Throw a Party<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Books<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plant Life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Company Outing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cleaning Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time Off to Volunteer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Netflix Subscription<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooking Lessons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meal Delivery for a Week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do Their Laundry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer Free Meals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask Them What They\u2019d Like<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VIP Parking Spot for a Week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invite Employees\u2019 Families to Company Celebrations<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#The_Positive_Effects_of_Employee_Incentive_Ideas\" >The Positive Effects of Employee Incentive Ideas<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#1_Company_Culture\" >1. Company Culture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#2_Give_Competitive_Edge_to_Your_Company\" >2. Give Competitive Edge to Your Company<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#3_Improves_Boss-Employee_Relationships\" >3. Improves Boss-Employee Relationships<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#4_Employee_Retention\" >4. Employee Retention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#5_Employer_Branding\" >5. Employer Branding<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#23_Creative_Employee_Incentive_Ideas\" >23 Creative Employee Incentive Ideas<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#1_Music\" >1. Music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#2_Thank_You_Note_From_CEO\" >2. Thank You Note From CEO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#3_Longer_Lunch_Time_or_Extra_Break\" >3. Longer Lunch Time or Extra Break<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#4_Allow_Pets_to_Work\" >4. Allow Pets to Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#5_Flexible_Time\" >5. Flexible Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#6_Work_Happy_Hour\" >6. Work Happy Hour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#7_Fully_Stocked_Kitchen\" >7. Fully Stocked Kitchen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#8_Concert_Tickets\" >8. Concert Tickets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#9_Update_Equipment_and_Tools\" >9. Update Equipment and Tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#10_Throw_a_Party\" >10. Throw a Party<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#11_Books\" >11. Books<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#12_Plant_Life\" >12. Plant Life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#13_Company_Outing\" >13. Company Outing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#14_Cleaning_Services\" >14. Cleaning Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#15_Time_Off_to_Volunteer\" >15. Time Off to Volunteer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#16_Netflix_Subscription\" >16. Netflix Subscription<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#17_Cooking_Lessons\" >17. Cooking Lessons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#18_Meal_Delivery_for_a_Week\" >18. Meal Delivery for a Week<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#19_Do_Their_Laundry\" >19. Do Their Laundry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#20_Offer_Free_Meals\" >20. Offer Free Meals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#21_Ask_Them_What_Theyd_Like\" >21. Ask Them What They\u2019d Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#22_VIP_Parking_Spot_for_a_Week\" >22. VIP Parking Spot for a Week<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#23_Invite_Employees_Families_to_Company_Celebrations\" >23. Invite Employees\u2019 Families to Company Celebrations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/employee-incentives-ideas\/#Its_Your_Turn\" >It\u2019s Your Turn!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-positive-effects-of-employee-incentive-ideas\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Positive_Effects_of_Employee_Incentive_Ideas\"><\/span><strong>The Positive Effects of Employee Incentive Ideas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we go ahead with incentive ideas, let\u2019s take a look at some positive effects of employee incentives on your business:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-company-culture\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Company_Culture\"><\/span><strong>1. Company Culture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/work-culture\/\">company\u2019s culture<\/a> is the combination of a company\u2019s vision, goals and ideologies for achieving greater results. An appreciative culture builds trust and respect among the employees. Employees get a means to learn and praise their peers\u2019 strengths and unique qualities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-give-competitive-edge-to-your-company\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Give_Competitive_Edge_to_Your_Company\"><\/span><strong>2. Give Competitive Edge to Your Company<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.advantageclub.ai\/pages\/employee-rewards-and-recognition-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rewards and appreciation<\/a> promote healthy competition among employees. Your employees try to bring their A-Game to work, and it\u2019s always beneficial for your company. This not only helps the company in achieving its goals faster but is also aids to employees\u2019 development.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/engagewith\/employee-rewards-and-recognition\/?utm_source=ew-blog&amp;utm_medium=employee-incentives-ideas&amp;utm_campaign=ew-blog-conversion\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/memorable-recognitions.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/memorable-recognitions.png 600w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/memorable-recognitions-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/memorable-recognitions-60x20.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/memorable-recognitions-480x160.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-improves-boss-employee-relationships\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Improves_Boss-Employee_Relationships\"><\/span><strong>3. Improves Boss-Employee Relationships<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You probably have heard this phrase, \u201cPeople don\u2019t leave jobs; they leave bosses.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Giving employee appreciation gives managers a way to connect with the employees and convey their regards. It helps both parties to bridge the gap between them. It also makes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.contactmonkey.com\/blog\/employee-feedback-example\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">feedback more effective<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/engagewith\/manager-feedback-survey\/?utm_source=ew-blog&amp;utm_medium=employee-incentives-ideas&amp;utm_campaign=ew-blog-conversion\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/manager-feedback.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/manager-feedback.png 600w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/manager-feedback-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/manager-feedback-60x20.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/manager-feedback-480x160.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-employee-retention\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Employee_Retention\"><\/span><strong>4. Employee Retention<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Employee satisfaction is mainly dependent on how employees are treated inside the company. When you give rewards and incentives, they are emotionally invested in the job and the company as a whole. They naturally tend to stay longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-employer-branding\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Employer_Branding\"><\/span><strong>5. Employer Branding<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Good employee branding attracts the right candidate and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/employee-engagement-guide\/\">promotes positivity and employee engagement<\/a>. Appreciation helps in building a <a href=\"https:\/\/designbro.com\/brand-identity-design\/\">strong brand identity<\/a>. When employees feel appreciated in the workplace, they become active advocates for the company and its products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cIf you do not treat people with the respect they deserve, do not expect any kind of commitment to your productivity goals and target.\u201d<\/em> &#8211; Ian Fuhr, founder and CEO of the Sorbet group<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-23-creative-employee-incentive-ideas\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_Creative_Employee_Incentive_Ideas\"><\/span><strong>23 Creative Employee Incentive Ideas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are 23 employee incentive ideas for small businesses you can start using today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-music\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Music\"><\/span><strong>1. Music<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone loves good music! Have you ever heard employees wish they could listen to their own music or listen to music at all?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let people play their favorite music for the day or let them throw on some headphones when it\u2019s appropriate to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-thank-you-note-from-ceo\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Thank_You_Note_From_CEO\"><\/span><strong>2. Thank You Note From CEO<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the time to make sure your leaders know about the great work your team members are doing. Ask them to write a thank you note with a gift card to their favorite restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a step further and send a thank you letter to the top performer employee\u2019s family and let them know how valuable they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-longer-lunch-time-or-extra-break\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Longer_Lunch_Time_or_Extra_Break\"><\/span><strong>3. Longer Lunch Time or Extra Break<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let someone have an extra-long lunchtime or let them leave the office for lunch. Favorite place to eat isn\u2019t too far but usually not close enough to make it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees will appreciate it when they get to that spicy chicken sandwich or cookies &amp; cream milkshake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-allow-pets-to-work\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Allow_Pets_to_Work\"><\/span><strong>4. Allow Pets to Work<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This incentive doesn\u2019t cost you a penny. Fix one day every week for your employees to bring their pets to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allowing pets in the office can help in reducing stress and making people friendlier. Work\/life balance is valuable for employees, and being able to bring one\u2019s dog or cat to work can help employees feel they are closer to achieving that balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-flexible-time\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Flexible_Time\"><\/span><strong>5. Flexible Time<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let your employees create a flexible work schedule, whether it be the hours they work when they work, or where they work. It allows employees to work when they accomplish most, feel freshest, and enjoy working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-work-happy-hour\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Work_Happy_Hour\"><\/span><strong>6. Work Happy Hour<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After a project well done, a work happy hour maybe just the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/employee-rewards-and-recognition-ideas\/\">reward your employees<\/a> are looking for. Here are some ideas: Order snacks and beverages from a local restaurant, play a game, or gather in a garden and tell something inter\u00e9s about yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-fully-stocked-kitchen\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Fully_Stocked_Kitchen\"><\/span><strong>7. Fully Stocked Kitchen<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a list of kitchen must-haves:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coffee&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tea&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creamer&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Snacks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fruits&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-concert-tickets\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Concert_Tickets\"><\/span><strong>8. Concert Tickets<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everybody loves a good concert. If there\u2019s an event coming to your area that you think your team would enjoy, get tickets and attend as a group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-update-equipment-and-tools\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Update_Equipment_and_Tools\"><\/span><strong>9. Update Equipment and Tools<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Get them the best equipment you can afford so their job is easier and more comfortable to do. Get your employee an improved desk and laptop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask them if they need an upgrade, or if they hear of equipment or technology that would make their job easier. Providing the right tools not only improves efficiency but also helps with better documentation and financial tracking\u2014consider giving access to<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.evontos.com\/invoice-template\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cash invoices receipts templates<\/a> to streamline expense reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-throw-a-party\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Throw_a_Party\"><\/span><strong>10. Throw a Party<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Throw a pizza party or cake party. You could celebrate an employee achievement, a work event, a holiday, a birthday, or find something everyone can be excited about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-11-books\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Books\"><\/span><strong>11. Books<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out what kinds of books and other educational resources might be valuable to your team\u2014and don\u2019t forget about leadership, productivity, personal growth, communications management, and interpersonal help books!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-12-plant-life\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Plant_Life\"><\/span><strong>12. Plant Life<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Give your employees a succulent bowl or plant a tree that they can take care of and be proud to have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-13-company-outing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Company_Outing\"><\/span><strong>13. Company Outing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A company wide outing is a great way to reward hitting team goals. It can be anything from a campfire to a hill station trip on weekend.&nbsp; An offsite is a great reward that also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/team-building-guide\/\">promotes team building and helps strengthen your company culture.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-14-cleaning-services\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Cleaning_Services\"><\/span><strong>14. Cleaning Services<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Offer up some outside cleaning help. Purchase a car wash or maid service for the day if your employees are spending more time at work than they are at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-15-time-off-to-volunteer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Time_Off_to_Volunteer\"><\/span><strong>15. Time Off to Volunteer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Volunteering can be a life-changing experience and a great chance for employees to build new skills. Giving time off to volunteer is a great way to benefit your employees and your community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be a team activity or allow individuals to take a day off to volunteer when it\u2019s convenient for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-16-netflix-subscription\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Netflix_Subscription\"><\/span><strong>16. Netflix Subscription<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple reward that\u2019s almost every employee loves. Load up 50 dollars on a Netflix gift card and feed their binge-watching habit for a few months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-17-cooking-lessons\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Cooking_Lessons\"><\/span><strong>17. Cooking Lessons<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning something new with your team members! Most people try to cook, and most people fail. Incentivize your employee, or small team, with cooking lessons one day after work. It would be fun and yummy time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-18-meal-delivery-for-a-week\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Meal_Delivery_for_a_Week\"><\/span><strong>18. Meal Delivery for a Week<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take away the burden of cooking for a week. Bring in vendors to offer meals that are ready to take home or pay for a week\u2019s\/month\u2019s subscription for a meal delivery service like Freshly. If they want to go the extra mile and cook it themselves, try a meal-delivery service like Hello Fresh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-19-do-their-laundry\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Do_Their_Laundry\"><\/span><strong>19. Do Their Laundry<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Set them up with a laundry service that will pick up\/drop off their laundry at their home. This incentive gives your employees more than just clean laundry &#8211; it helps restore some work-life balance to their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-20-offer-free-meals\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Offer_Free_Meals\"><\/span><strong>20. Offer Free Meals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Little perks like free lunch really make a big difference in how they feel about their company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People love to work for a company that treats its employees well, and free lunches are a safe hint that the company is doing something right to keep employee relations thriving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-21-ask-them-what-they-d-like\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Ask_Them_What_Theyd_Like\"><\/span><strong>21. Ask Them What They\u2019d Like<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your employees what they think is a great incentive! This could be something free or relatively cheap, your best bet is just to ask them what they want. You\u2019ll get it right every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-22-vip-parking-spot-for-a-week\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_VIP_Parking_Spot_for_a_Week\"><\/span><strong>22. VIP Parking Spot for a Week<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognize an outstanding performer with a dedicated parking space for a week. You can even decorate the parking spot so everyone knows who the winner is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-23-invite-employees-families-to-company-celebrations\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_Invite_Employees_Families_to_Company_Celebrations\"><\/span><strong>23. Invite Employees\u2019 Families to Company Celebrations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dedicate a family day and a unique event to them, where you can make them feel special and give them a memorable experience. The employees love it and the most interesting part is more than the employees, it is their families who are more excited about it and looking up to this day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1607071726693\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are some good incentive ideas for employees?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In this guide, you\u2019ll find 23 employee incentive ideas for every budget.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1607071773481\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do you reward and recognize employees?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In this guide, you\u2019ll discover <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-appreciation-ideas\/\">20 creative employee rewards, appreciation, and recognition ideas<\/a> your employees will love.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1607071794014\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I incentivize my employees without money?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Here are some ways to motivate employees without money:<br\/><br\/>\u00a0&#8211; Motivate employees with flexible working hours.<br\/>&#8211; Write thank you notes\/messages.<br\/>&#8211; Conduct some fun team-building activities.<br\/>&#8211; Give them an extra vacation day.<br\/>&#8211; Let them work on their passion projects.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1607071826635\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are some fun employee award ideas?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Do you want to bring some fun to your office? In this article, you\u2019ll find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/blog\/fun-employee-award-ideas\/\">30 fun employee award ideas<\/a> that you can simply apply to your company.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/engagewith\/anniversary-awards\/?utm_source=ew-blog&amp;utm_medium=employee-incentives-ideas&amp;utm_campaign=ew-blog-conversion\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/work-anniversaries.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/work-anniversaries.png 600w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/work-anniversaries-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/work-anniversaries-60x20.png 60w, https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/work-anniversaries-480x160.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-it-s-your-turn\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_Your_Turn\"><\/span><strong>It\u2019s Your Turn!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This entire article talked about the ways you can get your employees motivated and engaged &#8211; from having a party to having someone\u2019s house cleaned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Do you have any low-cost employee incentive ideas that we\u2019ve missed? Let us know in the comment section below.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/engagewith\/?utm_source=EW-Blog&amp;utm_medium=employee-incentives-ideas&amp;utm_campaign=EW-blog-conversion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>EngageWith is easy to use and effective&nbsp;employee recognition tool&nbsp;that will help you attract, engage and motivate your employees.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><em>Originally published May 26, 2020 4:13 PM, updated Dec. 04 2020<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The most expensive thing you can do is to lose your valuable employees. Incentives are a powerful employee engagement tool to retain your top talent. 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