Employee Appreciation Day is March 2. HR leaders are undoubtedly planning team lunches, treats, and gifts to celebrate the workers who come in every day and give their time and energy to their organizations.

But Employee Appreciation Day is about much more than this (though a cake is always welcome). It’s about creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and included – something that should be built every day, not just on March 2.

To dig into the real meaning of employee apprec...