Providing a catered lunch is a great way to let your employees know that you appreciate them. It frees them from having to provide their own lunch. It also allows the office to come together over a meal.

You can organize a potluck for employees who like to be more involved. It gives them more ownership over the event and cultivates a close-knit office culture. In addition, it allows them to share a little bit of their individual Christmas traditions with their coworkers. You can go the extra mile and provide the expensive and time-intensive main course.

Bringing cheer into the office doesn't have to be expensive or complicated. You can lift people's spirits and create a cheery environment by putting up fun Christmas decorations around the office. You can boost the effect if you can make it a surprise.

You can thank your employees by giving them something special. It could include snacks, gift cards, a handwritten card, or items they can share with their family. Curate your gifts to what your employees would love. If you don't know what that is, think about enlisting the aid of someone that does.

Letting team out an hour or two early is a great way to brighten their spirits. They will appreciate spending more time with their family and friends. Giving them advance notice will make them happier about coming in and make them more productive throughout the day.