Category: Helpful Resources
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6 Ways to Safely Go Back to School
Back. To. School. Most years, these words typically have mixed emotions across the board—teachers might jokingly groan, parents are excited to send kids back to class, and the kids themselves aren’t so happy. This year, back to school has more emotions than ever before. To help teachers and schools prepare for an uncertain 2020-2021 school…
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Top 5 Ways to Say “Thanks” to Employees
Uncertain. Difficult. Challenging. You have probably heard these words used in abundance to describe these current times, but we can think of a better one: Thankful! Given the current climate we are living in, it’s more important than ever to show and express your gratitude to all of your employees. We have five ideas that…
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Holiday Greetings
Spread the holiday cheer with a beautiful holiday greeting card! Choose amongclassic, deluxe, elite, and premium holiday cards that you can send to everyone: friends, family, clients, and employees. Classic Holiday Greeting Cards Send a festive holiday card to your coworkers or clients! These simple and beautiful greeting cards come with a full-color digital imprint,…
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The Perfect Summer Get Together
The summer is great for bringing people together and having fun. The longer days and hot weekends come with pool parties, block parties, and employee picnics! Block Party Nothing brings people together like food and fun, so fire up the grill and catch up with friends, family, and even clients! Invite the whole neighborhood over…
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Elite Employee Recognition
Honor the employees that have gone above and beyond on the work that they have done. There are many ways that you can honor employees for their achievements. Recognizing and celebrating employee achievements should be frequent for your company and should honor dedicated employees. Frequent Recognition Continuous recognition for everything your employees do is a…
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5 Unique Ways To Recognize Students & Staff
Recognizing students and staff is crucial in building a productive school environment. Create special recognitions at your school that will turn into traditions that your staff and students will love by congratulating them with a variety of tangible awards. Student of the Month Awards Creating a ceremony where students, parents, and teachers can come together…
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5 Positive Impacts of Recognizing Student Achievement
Recognizing your students’ achievements has amazing outcomes. When you recognize individual student achievements with a tangible award, they will all feel appreciated and motivated to continue to work hard in the classroom. Awarding Good Behavior Awarding good behavior sets the foundation for your classroom and how your students should act. When students follow the rules…
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5 Ways Schools Are Using Certificates
Certificates are a great way to award teachers and students who are going above and beyond in their sports or studies. Traditional and styled certificates make great awards that turn into keepsakes. Show students and teachers you appreciate and recognize their achievements. Graduation: Graduation is a monumental part of a student’s life and should be…
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5 Ways Schools Are Using Border Papers
Border papers are an item that your school can use in many ways. The different styles of border papers are perfect for matching with any type of event you’re having. Whether it’s an announcement or a flyer, border papers are a great way to add creativity and fun to your letter. Flyers: Stylish flyers are…
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4 Fun First Day of School Activities to Break the Ice
The first day of school is always exciting, but it can also be a little awkward for students who have yet to get to know each other. Make the first day of school fun with a lineup of activities designed to break the ice and help elementary and junior high students get acquainted from the…
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How to Integrate Mindfulness Into Your Workplace
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…
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How to Foster Workplace Diversity Through Team Building
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…
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5 Outdoor Team Building Activities Your Office Can Do This Summer
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…
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Spring Has Sprung! The 7 Best Plants for Your Office Desk
Even though it might not be warm and bright where you are quite yet, it is officially spring! However, while the sun is shining and plants are blooming outside, your drab office space might be stopping you from getting into the spirit of the season. To help you spring into spring, here’s a list of…
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#Inspiration: The 6 Best Love Letter Quotes of All Time
Trying to pen the perfect Valentine’s Day love letter can be tough, especially when you can’t seem to get any further than “Dear Darling.” Not to fret. We’ve gathered excerpts from the best love letters of all time that can serve as inspiration. Whether you use the sentiments verbatim or as a jumping off point…
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Happy National Handwriting Day! Here are 6 Ways to Celebrate
National Handwriting Day rolls around every January 23, giving you a chance to celebrate the art of handwriting. The holiday dates back to 1977, with the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association choosing the date to coincide with the birthday of John Hancock. Hancock gets kudos for providing the first and most illustrious signature on the Declaration…
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New Year, New You: Best Free, Online Personal Development Courses
Whether you’re aiming to improve your spending habits, time management, or overall perspective on life, tons of free personal development courses are at the ready. Below, we found three websites that list hundreds of free personal development course options from which to choose the perfect course for your new year’s goals. Class Central Class Central…
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7 Fun Days to Celebrate in the Office
Just because the winter holidays and parties are coming to a close doesn’t mean that you have to give up the celebrations with your coworkers. Office gatherings like parties and group outings can drastically improve morale, which, in turn, increases office efficiency. Sure, you’ve got all the big holidays covered, but you can also plan…
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The Top 6 New Year’s Resolutions For Work
You’ve made it through another 365 days at the office. Are you ready for the next round? Before you start writing January dates on all of your business correspondence, map out a few New Year’s resolutions for work. The American Psychological Association says the key to making these ideas work is by starting small, making…