Learn how to write an employee appreciation letter with these templates and examples. Download the template for free (PDF or Word).Your employees work hard. Use our employee appreciation letter templates to thank your employees for their effort. The message of appreciation should stand alone. Be brief, warm, and sincere. LOVE LETTER TO THE FAIRFAX FESTIVAL Dear Fairfax Festival, Here it is — the Monday after you've ended and my heart already yearns for you! In this article, we provide 16 employee thankyou letter examples and templates with tips to help you show employees your appreciation for their work. 5 Employee appreciation letter best practices 1) Be timely. You will receive a letter from Fairfax Water stating that your service line is designated as either unknown, lead, or galvanized, requiring replacement.