February 22 is Forever Supermarket Employee Day
In the spirit of giving thanks, we at FMI have proclaimed February 22, Supermarket Employee Day – a time for the food industry to recognize employees at every level for the work they do feeding families and enriching lives.
Celebrate your supermarket employees with this free toolkit.
Implement Your Celebration - Your Way
1. Save the Date and Review Toolkit Resources
2. Plan Your Celebration using templates, graphics and our online store
3. Capture the Fun – send in plans and share photos on social media
Scroll down for messaging, logos, turnkey resources, online store and more!
Key Messages
Share messages that give thanks to supermarket employees. Expand these messages to see supporting talking points.
Sample Proclamation
Work with your local government to proclaim February 22, 2024, Supermarket Employee Day. You can download the sample proclamation and customize it for your region.
Infographics
Share these infographics about the food industry on social media, newsletters, your website and more. Amplify your message by using #SupermarketEmployeeDay on all your social media posts. Click to enlarge, then download by using right-click on a PC or Control-click on a Mac.
Resources to Help Celebrate Employees
Determine the best way to celebrate your employees day in and day out with these resources from Root, Inc. FMI and Root, Inc partner to develop food industry leaders
in the Future Leaders eXperience.
- Time out to Celebrate - This column discusses challenges leaders face keeping their team engaged and how taking time out to celebrate is a difference-maker.
- Ideas to Celebrate - A tip sheet for managers to help them generate new/creative/powerful ways to recognize, reward and appreciate their team members.
- Personal Challenge -
A reflection for managers to help them make celebrating others a consistent practice.
- 4 Quick Tips - A tip sheet for supermarket retail and RDN
colleagues in receiving the recognition and appreciation they deserve.
- 2 Tips to Celebrate Your Employees - Celebrating your employees and adding a sense of purpose that fits your company culture best.
Find more resources at Root Inc.'s Unlocking Talent practice area or contact Tracey Fletcher.
Tell Us About Your Plans
Share how you're planning on taking part in Supermarket Employee Day with us below. We'll be sure to support your efforts.
Templates and Resources
These downloadable templates and resources can be customized to help you get started.
Breakroom Poster - Tabloid Size
Breakroom Poster - Letter Size
Customizable Press Release
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