Hi, In an employer-employee relationship, the services of an employee are hired by the employer on certain mutually agreed terms and conditions. Employees are paid for what they do on a daily basis in terms of work. Appreciation for Exemplary Work Appreciation should be given when somebody does exemplary work, when they exceed expectations. Therefore, apart from the mundane daily work, identify exemplary work of the employee and provide a certificate of appreciation, a small gift, share the name on the notice board, etc.