We’re halfway through the year. Somewhere between what’s been achieved and what’s still ahead, people are holding the line. Your teams are navigating pressure, collaborating across silos, and contributing daily quietly and consistently. Your ESG partners are walking beside you, and some team members may even be preparing to end a meaningful chapter.
Now is the moment to pause not just to plan for Q4, but to honor the humans who are making it all happen.
At Apprecious, we believe appreciation isn’t a seasonal checkbox. It’s a way to build connection, reinforce shared values, and reflect your organisation’s culture. With a little heart and a lot of intention, appreciation becomes more than a ‘thank you.’ It becomes a legacy.
Here are seven human ways to bring that intention to life with Apprecious as your creative and impact-driven gifting partner.
Numbers might tell part of the story, but it’s the humans behind the dashboards who keep everything moving. While quarterly targets measure performance, mid-year is the perfect time to recognize persistence.
How Apprecious can help:
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Curate appreciation kits featuring seed paper thank-you cards that bloom into herbs or flowers gifts that grow, just like your people.
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Pair these with locally made journals or hand-stitched bookmarks crafted by community artisans.
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Include a heartfelt note from a manager or team lead not something generic, but something real.
Human Touch Tip: People hold onto what feels personal. A handwritten message, a gift that reflects effort and care those aren’t just appreciated, they’re remembered.
When different departments come together, new ideas emerge. But all too often, this behind-the-scenes synergy isn’t celebrated. Mid-year is a powerful moment to bring those collaborative stories to the surface.
How Apprecious can help:
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Support your mid-year townhall or internal awards with thoughtful appreciation kits: upcycled coasters, You Are Fabulous Soy Wax Candle, or Personalised Greeting Card made by local retirees.
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Wrap each kit with a story card about who made it and why it matters so your appreciation reflects your culture.
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Human Touch Tip: Recognising cross-functional teams builds trust and community. Make the gesture reflect the values behind the work.
Some team members are wrapping up their journey with your organisation. Maybe it’s retirement, or a contract chapter ending. Either way, these transitions deserve more than a farewell cake.
How Apprecious can help:
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Curate legacy gift sets made by other retirees like hand-sewn organisers, traditional crafts, or custom woodwork.
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Include a profile of their contributions, a note from leadership, and a CSR token (such as a tree planted in their name).
Human Touch Tip: When you show appreciation to someone leaving, you also show everyone staying what kind of culture you’re building.
Your sustainability story is never a solo one. Mid-year is the right time to acknowledge those walking that path with you whether they’re NGOs, small local makers, or strategic ecosystem partners.
How Apprecious can help:
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Co-create appreciation kits that carry your shared values: zero-waste packaging, batik wraps, or aromatherapy blends.
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Add an impact card or QR code linking to a microsite showcasing your collective progress.
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Human Touch Tip: When you appreciate your ESG allies, you reinforce the integrity of your brand and the strength of your partnerships.
The first half of the year is often filled with momentum but it can also bring burnout. Mid-year is a chance to give back in quiet ways, through moments of wellness and pause.
How Apprecious can help:
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Offer wellness kits with locally sourced tea, calming essential oils, and seed kits for balcony gardens.
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Include cards that say, “Take five. You’ve earned it.”
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Encourage leaders to model downtime and offer half-day breaks when possible.
Human Touch Tip: Wellbeing doesn’t require grand gestures. Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can say is: “You’ve done enough for now.”
The gifts you give say a lot about who you are. As companies deepen their ESG commitments, appreciation efforts need to reflect that same intentionality.
How Apprecious can help:
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Shift your gifting from mass-produced items to pieces that support the circular economy and social enterprises.
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Review your current approach and co-create a roadmap that aligns with your 2025 sustainability targets.
Human Touch Tip: Your people and your partners notice the gap between what you say and what you send. Let your gifts walk the talk.
Every moment of recognition is also a moment of storytelling. When you show appreciation publicly or even just internally you’re reinforcing what matters to your organisation.
How Apprecious can help:
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Provide storytelling kits for every gift, including background on the artisans, environmental impact stats, and co-branding options.
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Help you integrate these stories into LinkedIn posts, internal newsletters, or culture decks.
Human Touch Tip: People join and stay in organisations that feel human. A gift made with care and shared with context becomes more than a box it becomes a window into who you are.
Mid-year isn’t flashy like January or busy like December. That’s what makes it powerful. It’s a chance to pause, to recalibrate and to appreciate not just results, but the relationships and resilience behind them.
At Apprecious, we believe in appreciation that’s:
- Human, not hollow
- Circular, not wasteful
- Aligned, not random
Whether you’re planning a quiet thank-you or a company-wide recognition moment, we’re here to help you do it with heart and intention.
Let’s co-create appreciation that reflects who you really are.
✔️ Custom gift kits that uplift communities and celebrate values
✔️ ESG-aligned gifting roadmaps for long-term impact
✔️ Storytelling materials that bring each gift to life
Let’s make your appreciation meaningful with Apprecious.