September 2025 | PerfectGift Experts | 5 minute read
They keep your systems running, your data safe, and your sanity intact. IT professionals are the unsung heroes of the workplace, often working behind the scenes to resolve puzzles so the rest of us can keep moving forward.
National IT Professionals Day, celebrated every third Tuesday in September, is the perfect moment to show your appreciation. Want to make it easy, meaningful, and memorable? Here’s how—with a little help from PerfectGift and some powerful stats to back it up.
Why Recognition and the Right Gift Acts as Retention Fuel
- Recognition dramatically reduces turnover. According to Gallup, Employees who receive high-quality recognition are 45% less likely to leave their organization after two years, and 65% less likely to look for new jobs when recognition meets multiple criteria.
- Companies with strong recognition programs see lower turnover. Organizations with effective recognition enjoy 31% lower voluntary turnover rates (Achievers).
- Recognition boosts productivity and motivation. More than 80% of employees say meaningful recognition improves engagement, and 78% believe they’d be more productive if praised more often (NectarHR).
In short: recognition works—for morale, productivity, and retention. And PerfectGift offers a quick, customizable, and budget-savvy way to deliver it.
5 Ways to Celebrate Your IT Heroes with PerfectGift
1. Give the Gift of Choice with PerfectGift+
Put your IT pros first with PerfectGift+, the ultimate digital gift of choice. Recipients can:
- Redeem at hundreds of top brands
- Swap for a Visa® prepaid card
- Or even transfer funds with Zelle®
It’s a flexible, recipient-first way to say thank you—without the guesswork.
2. Say Thanks with a Team Lunch
Host a catered lunch for your IT staff and hand out fully custom co-brand cards through PerfectGift.com as a bonus thank-you. It’s a simple, communal way to spark conversation, boost morale, and show that leadership truly values the team.
3. Pair a Personal Note with a Branded Visa® Card
Recognition feels extra meaningful when it’s personal. Have leaders write short notes celebrating specific contributions, then pair each note with a branded Visa prepaid card. You can even elevate the experience with a fully customized greeting card for a polished, memorable touch.
4. Create a Tech-Themed Gift Bag
Put together a bundle of fun and practical items—like wireless chargers, noise-canceling headphones, or quirky desk gadgets—and add a co-branded Visa or Mastercard gift card to give them true choice on top of the goodies.
5. Celebrate Remote IT Staff with Digital Delivery
For distributed teams, PerfectGift.com allows you to send digital gift cards that can be delivered instantly by email. Add a personalized thank-you message and custom design so even remote employees feel connected and appreciated.
Celebrate Smarter, Not Harder
National IT Professionals Day is your chance to spotlight the vital role your IT team plays every single day. With PerfectGift, you can celebrate one person or the whole department without breaking a sweat. Bulk ordering is simple, free shipping applies, and every gift can be branded to reflect your company’s style.
Ready to make them feel appreciated? Fill out the form below to get started today.
