It’s time to host your company’s first networking event to nurture those valuable connections among your staff, industry colleagues, valued customers, and potential clients. Here’s our essential guide to planning a fun, productive networking event – let’s get started! The Perfect Place You’ve heard that location is everything. When you’re hosting a networking event, it needs to be somewhere comfortable,…
Office managers across the globe focus on creating workplaces free of unnecessary stress and anxiety for their employees. One effective strategy that’s making headlines and dominating workplace training seminars is implementing mindfulness activities into the day. Being mindful, or fully present and aware in the moment, creates a sense of calm and increased awareness. Why is Mindfulness in the Workplace…
Each person on your team brings unique insight and background to the table. Are you embracing it? Actively recognize and foster workplace diversity through team building to boost office productivity, inclusion, and satisfaction. Why is Diversity Important? You might wonder why it’s important to promote and celebrate the cultural diversity in your office. Taking the time to understand one another…
Summer has tons of reasons to celebrate, and International Picnic Day is one of them. Held every year on June 18, International Picnic Day gives you a prime reason to add some extra oomph to your annual summer company picnic. Whether your picnic is held around the office or outdoors, these ideas can help ensure everyone has a blast. Hold…
Just because remote employees are out of sight doesn’t mean they should be out of mind. Even if they can’t participate in on-site team building and camaraderie events, you can help ensure they aren’t left out or go unrecognized. Make sure they know they’re a valuable part of your organization with these ideas for providing employee recognition for remote teams….
When an employee gives impeccable customer service, celebrate it. Providing words of thanks and feedback to the employee not only boosts their confidence and shows gratitude, but it also confirms they are adhering to the ideals and goals of the company. In moments like this, the employee’s supervisor should consider writing an employee recognition letter for customer service. Not sure…
Recognition & Motivation Ideas
Does your school need a few extra helping hands when it comes to fundraisers and event planning? Call on your alumni – literally. Pull up your database of bachelors, masters, and doctoral graduates when structuring your university’s alumni volunteer program. This dedicated group of university fans brings genuine enthusiasm and first-person authenticity to each project you tackle. Where Can They…
Warmer weather can leave you and your teams itching to get out of the office, a perfect time to schedule a slate of outdoor team building activities. Not only do the activities give everyone a chance to enjoy the summer sunshine, but they can improve communication, build trust, and make work feel like play. Here are five outdoor team building…
Recognition & Motivation Ideas
Teachers are the backbone of your organization. In fact, your school or university wouldn’t even be able to function without them! Teacher Appreciation Week runs from May 8 to 11, giving you an ideal opportunity to show how much they’re valued. Check out seven ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week that leaves no doubt your teachers are cherished. Catered Breakfast or…
Naming an employee of the month is a great way to recognizing your top performers’ hard work and dedication to the company. With all the effort they put into their job, they deserve more of a thank you than their picture on the wall. Why not give your employees of the month a unique treat instead? Transform your employee of the…