Author: Megan Duffy
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How to Write an Employee Recognition Letter for Outstanding Customer Service
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 your 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…
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How to Boost Employee Morale After Layoffs
Downsizing and restructuring is often part of business management, and ultimately, structured growth. If your company is preparing for a round of layoffs to improve the stability and positioning of your business, you need to make a conscious effort to boost employee morale after layoffs. Don’t let concerns or confusion linger among the remaining staff.…
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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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4 Cool Giveaways for Your Next Corporate Event
While corporate events can run the gamut from casual staff parties to more formal luncheons, they all have one thing in common. They can be better attended and loads of fun if you come up with a slate of exciting giveaways for attendees. Cool giveaways for corporate events not only add interest and enjoyment to…
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The Essential Guide on How to Host a Networking Event
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…
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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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Happy International Picnic Day! How to Make Your Office Summer Picnic Awesome
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…
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4 Unique Ways to Recognize Your Remote Employees
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…
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How to Set Up an Alumni Volunteer Program
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…
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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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5 Unique Ways to Recognize Your Employee of the Month
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?…
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4 Employee Reward and Recognition Programs That Work
The primary goals of employee reward and recognition programs are simple: attract and retain amazing talent. So, we shower them with awards, praise, and tokens of appreciation to express our gratitude for their service and dedication. But, are we doing it right? And well enough? The research pros at Gallup, Inc. found, “only one in…
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6 Awesome Volunteer Recognition Award Ideas
Volunteers are the backbone of your organization. In fact, you might have a hard time running your organization without them. With Volunteer Recognition Day celebrated every April 20, you can show your appreciation with a lineup of volunteer recognition awards. Make your volunteer recognition awards extra special by choosing unique award titles that creatively highlight…
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11+ Tips for Designing a Graduation Program
Everyone at your university is ready for some pomp and circumstance. To make graduation day even more memorable, prepare a detailed program that all guests will enjoy perusing and tucking inside a graduation keepsake frame or memento box. Not sure what to include beyond the event date and speaker schedule? We’ve got you covered when…
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Happy Stress Awareness Day! Here’s How to Reduce Stress at Work
April 15th is Stress Awareness Day, and aren’t we all aware of it! While it can be tempting to overlook holidays that seem minor, this one can be a big deal for employees. After all, who doesn’t want a less stressful workplace? Here are seven tips on how to reduce stress at work on Stress…
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6 Ways to Frame Your College Graduation Diploma
Congrats! You’ve donned your cap and gown and been awarded your official college diploma. Now, it’s time to show it off. Whether it’s at home or the office, these college graduation diploma frames and display ideas are sure to turn a few heads. Showcase Your Diploma in a Shadowbox Preserve several memories of your college…
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Designing a Dean’s List Certificate: Tips and Tricks
Making the Dean’s List is a big deal, and your school needs to produce a certificate worthy of the honor. While no national standard dictates what a Dean’s List certificate must look like and include, most schools follow a similar format to ensure they produce an official certificate that contains all of the essential information.…
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17 Fun and Meaningful Award Ideas for College Students
College can be an incredibly fun time for students, but it’s not without its challenges. Between juggling homework, theses, and job applications, your students are likely stressed out much of the time! While you can’t help them manage their busy schedules, you can acknowledge their hard work and unique quirks with fun and meaningful awards.…
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What Kind of Employee Are You? [Quiz]
If you work in an office, you know the classic cast of characters – the office gossip, the overachiever, and the rookie seem to make an appearance in every office. While you may think that you’re above labels (except, of course, “greatest employee of all time”), it’s likely that you fall into a certain employee…