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Simple Ways to Pay it Forward on National Smile Day
June 15 is “National Power of a Smile Day,” so while you always hear about people “paying it forward” and engaging in random acts of kindness, why not get involved yourself this summer? While the day can be marked by doing things to make yourself smile, there’s perhaps no greater feeling in the world than by bringing an unexpected smile to a…
5 Ideas to Kickoff Workplace ‘Healthy Initiatives’ Programs
Healthy workers are happier, in a variety of ways. People who are healthy generally feel better, have more energy and think more clearly than those that are unhealthy, making healthy workplace initiatives a must for any organization. Everyone benefits, including the employees, management, the business owner and the customer. Here are 5 ideas to help get healthy workplace initiatives off…
Personalized Ways to Say Thanks
It’s true that technology has taken over the way that we communicate with others. Instead of writing a letter, you will simply jot someone an e-mail. Instead of making a phone call, you might just shoot someone a simple text message. However, thank you notes have remained a tried-and-true way to properly thank those you love for doing something nice…
The Do’s & Don’ts of Teacher Gift Giving
Although you can give a teacher a gift anytime, it’s especially appropriate during Teacher Appreciation Week, which is May 7-11 this year. This week is your reminder to let inspiring teachers know what a difference they have made in your life or the life of your kids. Teachers receive lots of gifts, so choose yours carefully to ensure it’s meaningful…
5 Ways to Make National Volunteer Week Special
Whether you work at a non-profit organization that works with volunteers who help to improve the community, or you are a teacher in a classroom who relies on parent volunteers, it’s important to remember those special people who are dedicating their time to your cause. National Volunteer Week takes place this year from April 21 through April 27, so be…
7 Great Gifts for Administrative Professionals Day
Come April 24, it’s always important to remember the administrative professionals in your life. This day is considered Administrative Professionals Day, and has long been celebrated by employers across the country. It’s an opportunity to take a moment to thank the person in your office who fills this crucial role. Here are some ideas on how you can thank the…
Employee Prizes Under $10 Motivate and Award Great Employees
It’s important to recognize your employees and let them know when they’re doing a good job. Employees who only receive negative feedback (or none at all) are more likely to quit and more likely to suffer from low morale, both of which can hurt your business and your chances of success. You can recognize hard-working staff members with inexpensive employee…
Office Case of the Mondays? Recognize Employees’ Work and Reap the Benefits!
Does your office space have a case of the Mondays? Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us. In fact, a 2012 study out of Chicago’s Rush University found that the ubiquitous Monday-morning sluggishness is actually caused when your normal sleep schedule gets shifted around over the weekend. Whether you’re staying up a bit later for a girl’s night…
Host Your Own Office Dundies –Ten Employee Recognition Awards
If you’ve ever watched the hit TV series The Office, you will remember the infamous Dundie episodes, where boss Michael Scott gives out employee recognition awards to his staff. He does this through made-up songs, horrifyingly embarrassing remarks, and inappropriate skits. Though entertaining to watch, you could imagine how it could be rough to sit through. In order to avoid…
March 1st is Employee Appreciation Day–Honor Your Rock Stars!
It’s almost the first Friday in March – are you forgetting something? Nope, it’s not your anniversary – phew! – or your youngest kid’s birthday, but it is one of the most important holidays of the year: Employee Appreciation Day! And that’s one holiday you don’t want to forget! After all, the success of your business depends in large part on…
5 Secret Ways to Motivate Your Employees
It’s no secret that highly motivated employees are more productive… but the “how to” involved in actually sparking that motivation sometimes seems as mysterious as the location of Jimmy Hoffa’s final resting place. Especially during times when the economy is less than lively — a scenario that transforms the possibility of cash incentives into a virtual pipe dream — spurring…
Employee Anniversary Gifts to Start the New Year
Start the new year off right by beginning the tradition of getting your employees a little something to mark their anniversary with the company. Beginning January 1, send the message that you care and that you appreciate their hard work by presenting employees with a gift on their date of hire anniversary. Employee anniversary gifts boost morale and raise productivity,…
Writing a Thank You Note at Christmas
In a world where technology rules and handwritten notes are practically non-existent, there is one handwritten note that will never go out of style or become obsolete–the handwritten thank you note. There is absolutely no acceptable replacement to writing a thank you note to show your appreciation for a gift you received or a kind gesture someone did during the holidays…
Employee Recognition Gifts at the Holidays or Year’s End
When you own or manage a company, whether large or small, it’s absolutely crucial to recognize employees for their hard work. Studies have proven that showing employee appreciation boosts morale and increases productivity, and it certainly doesn’t take an expert to confirm that when people work hard, they appreciate a pat on the back. It doesn’t even have to be…
Do’s & Don’ts for Employee Christmas Gifts
Have you been assigned the task of helping the boss choose employee Christmas gifts this year, or are you the boss and need to begin the process of selecting nice, affordable gifts for your employees. If you’re on a budget, you may be able to spend a certain amount on each employee, but even if you are limited in what…
Christmas Cards for Employees Show You Care
Employee recognition comes in many forms: You can offer employee-of-the-month certificates or gift cards. You can send thank you notes for a job well done. Bonuses and raises are certainly greatly appreciated, and a verbal thank you while passing in the hallway goes a long way. With the holidays right around the corner, one way to show your employees you…
Staff Recognition Ideas To Boost Office Morale
It’s really important to recognize great staff members when you have them; if you don’t come up with meaningful staff recognition ideas, you may find yourself short-staffed and in need of some real help. Everyone, regardless of age, needs and deserves an occasional pat on the back, and that’s where creative staff recognition ideas come in. Staff recognition will certainly…
Fall Themed Certificates for Seasonal Awards
PaperDirect has a number of seasonal designs to make award certificates appropriate for the time of year. Fall themed certificates are designed with the lovely, earthy colors of Autumn such as shades of yellow, orange, brown, red and copper. When making fall themed certificates for students, employees, or family members, be sure to use quality stock paper from PaperDirect and…
Motivational Pins Are Cost Effective Student Rewards
Students of all ages (no matter how “cool” they are) appreciate being acknowledged for doing a good job or for improving upon something like behavior, perfect attendance or grades. While certificate awards are definitely morale boosters and plaques and trophies look great on the wall or shelf, there really isn’t any way a student can take his/her reward around where…