Labor Day messages to employees
As the first Monday in September approaches, so does Labor Day – a time to honor workers’ contributions! It’s also an excellent opportunity to show your employees you value their hard work and dedication. In this article, we’ll delve into crafting impactful Labor Day messages, offering you five message examples and some helpful tips for effectively delivering them using email.
If you’re looking for Memorial Day messages, head here!
The significance of Labor Day
Labor Day signifies more than just a long weekend – it’s a time to recognize your employees’ commitment and effort into their roles. Acknowledging their dedication boosts morale and creates a sense of belonging within the company. As you work on your Labor Day messages, make sure that your employee channel mix is ready to reach everyone! That means including email, text message, intranet, and instant messaging, and making sure that what you’re saying is consistent. If you’re not already working with a great internal communications content calendar, grab ours below so you’re ready for every holiday and event that comes around!
5 heartfelt Labor Day message examples
Here are a few sample Labor Day messages you can send to your employees via email!
Message of gratitude
Subject Line: Celebrating Your Hard Work this Labor Day 🌟
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Hi, [Team/Employee Name]!
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As Labor Day approaches, we want to express our sincere gratitude for your dedication and contributions. Your hard work is the backbone of our success, and we’re grateful to have you on our team. Enjoy a well-deserved break, and know that your efforts are truly valued.
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Happy Labor Day!
[Name]
Team Accomplishments
Subject Line: Reflecting on Our Achievements this Labor Day 🏆
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Hey [Team/Department Name],
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This Labor Day, let’s celebrate our incredible achievements together. Each project completed and goal surpassed is a testament to your diligence and collaboration. Enjoy this day, knowing that your hard work has made a significant impact. Here’s to a fantastic team!
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Cheer!
[name]
Individual Appreciation
Subject Line: Happy Labor Day, [Employee Name]! 🎉
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Hey [Employee Name],
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On this Labor Day, we want to take a moment to honor you and your exceptional dedication. Your commitment to excellence and your unwavering work ethic inspire us all. Enjoy a relaxing day, and know that your contributions do not go unnoticed. Thank you for being an invaluable part of our team.
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Cheers!
[name]
Empowerment and Support
Subject Line: Empowering You this Labor Day and Beyond 💪
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Hi [Team/Employee Name]!
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Labor Day is a reminder of the power and potential that each of you brings to our organization. As we celebrate your hard work, remember that we’re here to support your growth and aspirations. Let’s continue to achieve great things together. Happy Labor Day!
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Cheers!
Looking Forward
Subject Line: Looking Ahead this Labor Day 🚀
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Hey [Team/Employee Name]!
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This Labor Day, let’s pause to celebrate our past achievements and embrace the opportunities that lie ahead. Your dedication is the driving force behind our progress, and we’re excited to embark on new ventures together. Here’s to a future filled with growth and success!
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Cheers!
[name]
Tips for delivering Labor Day messages via email
Personalization: Address employees by name, team, or department to make the message more meaningful.
Bonus: With a tool like Workshop, you can use merge tags and personalize your content for every recipient by using fields within your synced data source!
Clear Subject Lines: Use subject lines that clearly convey the purpose of the email. We also love adding emojis to our subject lines! It can give your email a little bit of extra personality.
Appreciation: Express genuine gratitude for their contributions and accomplishments. If you send individual appreciation messages to employees, express gratitude for a particular project or task they have been working on to make it feel extra personal and memorable.
Positive Tone: Keep the tone upbeat and positive to uplift their spirits.
Include Images, Video, or GIFs: Add visuals or video to your Labor Day messages! Including GIFs is one of our favorite ways to add personality to any internal email.
Call to Action: Encourage employees to reflect on their achievements and enjoy the holiday.
Delivery Timing: Send the email a day or two before Labor Day to set the tone for the celebration.
Bonus: With a tool like Workshop, you can create all of your communications at once & schedule them to go out when you want: by time zone, at the end of a shift, you name it! Adding text messaging to your comms plan also means more people will see your message. Workshop allows you to either cross-post your emails to text, or directly send your text messages to employees (with replies!). You can even text an image or GIF, which can be a fun way to approach a holiday message.
This Labor Day, take the chance to show your employees that their hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. Craft thoughtful messages that convey appreciation, empowerment, and optimism, and deliver them via email to spread positive energy across your organization.
Happy Labor Day to you and your incredible team!
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