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When giving out certificates to employees for recognition programs, HR departments create a sense of belonging and helps employees feel wanted and validated. As an inexpensive method of rewarding employees for their efforts and accomplishments, certificates are a very inexpensive way to build morale and improve employee retention. Certificate jackets are one way to take that appreciation and recognition to the next level.

By putting the certificate in something to protect it, you’re showing the employee that the recognition and appreciation is worth more than just a piece of paper with some fancy words on it. The drawback to using a frame is the fact that it adds a lot of expense to the program While a certificate can cost as little as a couple of dollars to produce, adding a frame can increase the expense dramatically. Even the least expensive frames can easily run the cost up five times what a certificate alone would cost.

Aside from the expense, frames take quite a bit of effort to put the certificate in. You have to take it apart, usually by removing little nails from the back that holds in the frame inserts and after placing the certificate into it, you have to put it back together. This process can take quite a bit of time and hassle. Even if you’re using a slide in back, it still takes time. And frames have glass inserts to protect the certificate as well. Not only does this make it a lot heavier to mess with, but there’s always a chance the glass can break while putting it together, or sometime before the presentation.

However, there is a simple way to take certificates to the next level without adding that much expense. Using a certificate jacket makes the presentation a much nicer production and gives the employee a deeper sense of appreciation for their efforts. Plus, certificate jackets give them some protection from accidents. And an added bonus, it also makes them easier to hand out during the presentation. And they cost significantly less than a frame.

Check out all the great certificate jackets available. You’ll find some that will suit your presentation perfectly, look great with the certificate and the expense will be a lot less than that of a frame. Simply slide the certificate into it and you’ve made a regular certificate into something special.

When it comes to giving someone a little acknowledgment for an achievement, whether its big or small, a certificate to commemorate that achievement is always a nice touch. They may receive a monetary gain, whether as an award or bonus, but having something that is more tangible makes the effort more memorable. Plus, with a certificate, they have something to show others as well. And being able to create your own with printable certificate templates means we don’t have to spend a lot of money to add that special touch.

Whether it’s a graduation from a training class, congratulations for an accomplishment or achievement or simply as recognition, a certificate makes sure the person is being recognized for their contributions and efforts. Being able to print your own means you can create one whenever its needed instead of having to order ahead and wait days or weeks to receive it from a printers. Not only that, but you can customize it for any occasion and make changes to it all the way up until a few minutes before it has to be given out. That means certificates can be created and handed out while a competition is still in progress, enabling the awards ceremony goes off without a hitch and no one has to wait for their certificate.

With all the great certificate blanks available and all the printable certificate templates that go with them, creating a certificate only takes a few minutes. Simply load the appropriate template into your favorite word processor, set up the graphics, lay out the text, input the name for the recipient, and print it off. If you have multiple certificates, all it takes is a few seconds to make a change and print another one. That means you can create one certificate or a hundred and have it completed in as little time as it takes for your printer to print off as many as you need.

Certificates are a great way to show someone you appreciate their efforts. Whether its an employee, a child in school that’s done well, at a dog or cat show or even as a joke certificate, being able to use printable certificate templates to create your own means you can do anything you want with them. Check out all the great certificate designs available and see which ones you can use for your projects. You’ll be amazed at how great they are and how easy they are to make.

When it comes to America, especially in the local communities, you’ll find that in a moment of need, you’ll have a plethora of volunteers willing to help. Whether there’s a crisis like a fire or flood, or a specific need like a blood drive or a school fund raiser, volunteers come out of the woodwork to lend a hand. After a successful project completion, there’s nothing more appreciated than having that hard work acknowledged and rewarded, and having memorable volunteer certificates is a neat, and inexpensive, way to do that.

Volunteers don’t expect anything in return for their time and effort. A simple “Thank You!” a smile and even a pat on the back or a hug is an ample reward for their efforts. So being recognized and rewarded with anything, even something as simple as a certificate of appreciation is an acknowledgment beyond anything they’ll expect. While any kind of certificate or award is going to be deeply appreciated, doing a few little things will make for a memorable volunteer certificate.

For instance, taking the time to make them with the logo of the school or specifying what the volunteer agency or event was is a key element to tying that certificate to the volunteer action. Next, having the volunteer’s name specified is important as well. Lastly, having names of either people who were affected by the efforts or, as with school events, having members of the board or outfit to sign the certificate is important as well. This shows the volunteers that their efforts are being appreciated by specific people. Although a volunteer certificate or award doesn’t have to be framed, having it framed so the volunteer can have it hang on the wall to show others is important as well.

Making a memorable volunteer certificate isn’t a difficult prospect, but making sure the volunteers feel that gratitude and appreciation makes sure they’ll be willing to volunteer again in the future. Volunteers are part of what makes America great. Letting those volunteers know they’re appreciated is what makes that greatness worth it.