Show appreciation for your colleagues
07 Mar 2025
Appreciate colleagues by saying thank you or recognising others via thank-you
Today (Friday, 7 March) is Employee Appreciation Day and it's the perfect opportunity to show our amazing colleagues how much we value them. This special day is all about recognising and celebrating the hard work, dedication, and positive impact our colleagues have on our workplace.
At Purple Place, our reward and benefits platform, we offer a variety of ways to express your gratitude for those you work with. Whether it's a personalised e-card or a thoughtful thank-you voucher there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Send an e-card
A simple yet meaningful gesture to express your thanks. With a selection of new designs, you can personalise your message and share it on our recognition wall or via a private message.
Thank you scheme
If you are a line manager and you think someone or a team has done an exceptional job, you can give a gift worth up to £100. This could be vouchers, flowers, or an extra day off. This needs approval from the Faculty or PS Directorate budget holder.
Sign up to Purple Place
Visit purpleplace.co.uk and follow the login instructions. Please make sure that you have read and understand the terms and conditions before using the site.
You can also access all the great Purple Place discounts on the go by downloading the SmartSpending app on the App Store or Google Play. Please note, you must activate your account via the Purple Place website before you are able to access your account via the app.
More information and support
If you need help or support, you can contact:
- Reward Gateway, who host Purple Place, via the Support section of Purple Place where you will find FAQs and a 24-hour chat;
- The People Reward and Benefits Team via People.Reward@manchester.ac.uk.