Valentine’s Day in the Workplace

Valentine’s Day is recognised worldwide as a holiday that signifies love and appreciation, celebrated by 61% of people in Britain (1). We see the shops filled with cuddly teddies, chocolate truffles, beautiful flowers and cheesy cards. But at its core, Valentine’s Day is a perfect opportunity to show appreciation for those around you. It’s also an ideal time to share your admiration for your peers and team.

We’re not telling you to tell all of your co-workers how much you love them but, taking a moment to appreciate their hard work or attitude in the office wouldn’t hurt! Send an instant fun Ecard, and we guarantee you will make their day a little brighter!

Employee recognition is vital for achieving higher levels of engagement, retention, and boosting morale in your workplace. Recognition should be part of every business’s HR strategy, yet 45% of employees don’t feel valued by their boss (2).

This Valentine’s Day, show appreciation for your people and enrich your workplace culture. With 83% of Millennials being more actively engaged in their work when their companies foster a more inclusive work environment, it’s crucial to build a workspace where everyone feels supported (3) . Take this opportunity to evaluate the measures you have in place to look after your people to ensure they all feel valued and heard

Why is Inclusivity Important?

Diversity and inclusion are two interconnected concepts essential to your HR strategy. “Inclusion is about how well the contributions, presence and perspectives of different groups of people are valued and integrated into an environment” (4). Diversity is the acceptance and inclusion of employees of all backgrounds within an entity. It’s important to consider diversity and inclusion when hosting holidays and events within the workplace so that everyone can enjoy the celebration.

How to be Inclusive this Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is a holiday founded on the idea of love and appreciation. We give thoughtful gifts and show our loved ones how much we care. It is a fun occasion that many people enjoy celebrating all around the world. But for some, Valentine’s Day can be challenging.

Like other annual holidays, Valentine’s Day emphasises the importance of being around your loved one(s) and celebrating your relationships. However, many people could be having a hard time and may not wish to participate.

Someone could be going through a divorce, a relationship breakup, or may have lost a partner. You also may have employees who are part of the LGBTQ+ community who find Valentine’s Day complicated and confusing. Some might dislike the holiday and would rather have a normal workday instead.

Create a culture of communication and respect within your teams so you can be considerate of everyone’s stance on Valentine’s Day and other holidays throughout the year. Although Valentine’s Day is a light-hearted, fun-filled day that most enjoy, you never know what someone could be going through. So, plan your inclusive Valentine’s Day by focusing on the elements of friendship, appreciation, community and employee wellbeing. Explore our five workplace activities you can do to celebrate the day below and find out how your team would like to mark the occasion.

Inclusive Valentine’s Day Activities for the Workplace

  • Host a Team Brunch or Lunch: Get everyone together in the office or go out for a bite.
  • Celebrate Galentine’s Day instead: Honour close friendships and your work community.
  • Plan a Creative Team Social (outside the office): Try pottery painting, a cooking class, a cocktail masterclass or an exercise session.
  • Focus on Health and Wellbeing perks: Offer an extra wellness day or an early finish for people to enjoy.
  • Send Ecards and Evouchers: Show your appreciation by sending your staff fun Ecards or employee vouchers.

Evouchers and custom Ecards help employers or peers instantly show their admiration for their teams in a personal way. With Each Person, you can easily provide employee rewards, recognition, and gifts that make a real impact. Trusted by businesses nationwide, our platform offers a bespoke platform designed to enhance your workplace culture and benefit your people and your business.

In 2025, showing your employees you care about them has never been more important! With 79% of employees claiming a ‘lack of appreciation’ as the reason for quitting their job, Valentine’s Day presents the perfect opportunity to make a difference and truly make your people feel valued for the work they do in a creative way (5).

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Sources

  1. Sophie Barber, 2025, ‘Valentine’s Day statistics 2025: What is the average spend?’, Finder - https://www.finder.com/uk/credit-cards/best-credit-cards/valentines-day-statistics
  2. Freddie Clemo, 2024, ‘Exclusive: More than half of employees feel undervalued and lack enthusiasm about work, study finds’, PeopleManagement - https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/1897327/exclusive-half-employees-feel-undervalued-lack-enthusiasm-work-study-finds
  3.  Amy Watts, ‘17 Statistics Highlight the Importance of Workplace Diversity and Inclusion’, eduMe - https://www.edume.com/blog/workplacediversitystatistics#:~:text=Inclusive%20workplaces%20boost%20employee%20engagement,environment%2C%20according%20to%20Deloitte%20research
  4. Matt Bush, ‘Why Is Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace Important?, Great Place To Work - https://www.greatplacetowork.com/resources/blog/why-is-diversity-inclusion-in-the-workplace-important
  5. People Insight, ‘50 Employee Engagement Statistics for 2025’ -https://peopleinsight.co.uk/employee-engagement-statistics/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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