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Guidelines : Appreciation of Staff
Appreciation of Staff’s Work during Absence from Office because of Illness or Travel
Guidelines and Alternate Phrases
State your appreciation immediately as the reason for your letter.
Mention the “why” in specific detail. The reader likes to know you learned of each specific effort and accomplishment on your behalf.
I want you to know not every staff displays the kind of attitude you have–the willingness to put forth whatever is necessary in times of crisis. Your late hours, your efficiency, and your expertise have all been invaluable in keeping up with the work flow.
Not a single project fell through the cracks, thanks to your willingness to step in for me.
I was so pleased to learn, despite my absence, you did not miss a single deadline.
I’ve had numerous comments from clients about your willingness to attend to their problems and questions on my behalf. Thank you so much for helping me keep their goodwill.
What a relief to return to a clean desk–you’ve taken care of everything as well as I could have done myself.
I understand both the Bleyl and Harkinger contracts are complete–and without my having to turn a hand in the whole affair.
Express any positive feedback, results, or comments you received from others about the individual’s or group’s work during your absence.
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Example 1: Sample letter for appreciation of staff
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Bill,
I just wanted to drop you a note to say how extremely helpful you have been to the HiPole team during my illness and absence from the office.
Harold Whitney told me you resolved the 4460 problem very expeditiously. Also, he mentioned you were involved in briefings on Tuesday and Wednesday and located the answers to Helton’s problems before we had to get the usual three or four other engineers involved.
Thank you for displaying such a “can do” attitude. Without the worry of how things were unfolding in the office, my recovery was stress-free.
Cordially,
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Example 2: Acknowledgement letter to staff
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Dear Ms. Whitestone:
Although my around-the-world trip didn’t take 80 days, it felt that long. The tour to all the international divisions, nevertheless, was highly informative and well worth the effort.
I can’t forget it was your willingness to cover for me on major decisions here at home that allowed me the peace of mind to make such a jaunt. As you know, we marketing people get antsy if we miss a customer in a buying mood and such were my fears when I left the states a month ago.
I understand from my staff, however, I should go away more often! Sales were up 26 percent for the month. Benny Howard and Lark Seitz said they managed to pull off such feats only with your support in making some unusual delivery-date commitments. I’m grateful to you for going out on a limb to get those two accounts we’ve been courting for six months.
Please let me know if I can ever return the favor. Although I don’t promise I can fill your shoes as skillfully as you did mine, I will certainly give my best.
Regards,
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Example 3: Employee appreciation letter
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Dear Dan:
Thank you so much for your willingness to go the extra mile while I was away this past week. The unexpected loss of a parent is extremely difficult and that, along with the many decisions that must be made at such a time, took all the emotional strength I had.
I can’t say how much I appreciate your staying late several nights to finish the Wagner proposal. I think it is one of the most thorough, analytical approaches we could have proposed to Wagner, Inc.
Should any other emergencies arise, I will have no qualms whatsoever about leaving things completely in your capable hands. Please accept my heartfelt gratitude.
Cordially,
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Example 4: Appreciation letter sample
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Dear Ms. Hanson:
I just received your letter regarding the work of Marian Gibbs. Your kind words regarding her service at Cosmopolitan Decorating are most appreciated.
It’s not often a client will take the time to let us know how much they appreciate the efforts of our staff members. Marian is a valuable part of our team here at Main Personnel Services Co. It is a credit to your own attitude and character that you made the effort to compliment both Marian and MPSC.
Thanks again for acknowledgment of Marian’s work. I know your praise will mean even more to her than it did to me. And thank you for choosing MPSC for all your temporary staffing needs.
Sincerely,
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