Here are simple things you can give your employees that will show how much you appreciate what they do every day.

1. Your Ear

By spending some time listening to what your employees want (and then, to the best of your abilities, following through or at least following up to let them know you're doing your best to help), they'll understand that you're not just there to make them do work, you want to help them succeed.

2. Opportunities

Finding opportunities for your employees is a great way to show that you've really got their backs. From the fun to the seriously career-boosting, your employees will appreciate that you're doing what you can to help them grow and get the most out of their jobs.

3. Trust

Showing employees that you trust them is always a huge compliment. Give your team members a little extra ownership over something. Whether it's a task they no longer need to run by you or a new project or process you can hand over. Try and think of something you can entrust your top employees with.

4. A Treat

Surprise everyone with some mid-afternoon donuts and coffee, order in lunch for the group today, or get a happy hour with your employees on the calendar (and make sure they know you're footing the bill).

5. Thanks

Sometimes, just saying a hearty "Thank you!" is all your employees really need to hear. It shows you're paying attention to the work that they're doing and that you know how much it matters to the company.

And, well, there's not much that's more appreciative than that. — source: Forbes.com