Category: Workplace Holidays & Parties

Make Sure Your Remote Employees Feel Included In The Holidays This Year!

The title of this piece is good advice in general, but this year, it’s more important than ever, because chances are that most, if not all of your employees are working remotely this year, thanks to the ongoing pandemic. The simple truth though, is that the Holidays are coming, pandemic or no, and tradition dictates […]

Great Employee Gift Ideas For November

We’ve officially moved into the Holiday Season and if you’re in the habit of giving holiday gifts as part of your recognition program, but you’re drawing a blank in terms of what to actually buy, perhaps further complicated by the fact that so many of your employees are likely working from home due to the […]

Customer Service Week is coming up: Tips to celebrate your remote customer service employees!

You may or may not be aware but Customer Service Week is fast approaching (October 5th-October 9th).  Unfortunately, with things being what they are and so many people still working from home in response to the ongoing pandemic, this year’s celebration of your hard-working customer service professionals stands to be a bit different than it […]

Celebrating July 4th at the Office

With people beginning to report back to their offices, you might be interested in doing something special for the 4th of July.  If so, here are a few ideas to get your mind turning on how to get the most out of one of the most-celebrated holidays in the nation. Decorations, Decorations, and More Decorations! […]

April 22nd Is Administrative Professionals Day

Administrative Professionals Day grew out of the formation of the National Secretaries Association, which was formed in 1942 to recognize the contributions of secretaries, receptionists and related professionals.  In 1952, Charles Sawyer, the US Secretary of Commerce, declared June 4th as ‘National Secretaries Day’ to formalize the occasion. Over the years, the name of the […]

Thank Your Volunteers – National Volunteer Week Is In April!

Are some of the employees who work for you civic minded?  Are you aware of their acts of volunteerism?  If so, even if you don’t personally celebrate National Volunteer Week in your office, if you know your employees do that sort of thing, recognizing their efforts in the community would be a splendid way of […]

Tips for Celebrating St. Patrick’s At The Office

While St. Patrick’s Day may not be the most popular holiday on the calendar, it’s certainly got its share of fans and supporters and let’s face it, it’s just a fun holiday in general, so why not celebrate it?  The good news is that if you’re considering having a St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the […]

Do’s and Don’ts of Holiday Gift Ideas for Employees

If you’re in charge of buying holiday gifts for your employees, you may face a seemingly insurmountable problem. You will understandably want those gifts to feel personal, but also something where you don’t have to spend a lot of time buying an individual gift for five, 10, 20 or more people. You will also want […]

What Makes A Great Employee Gift?

Do you have an employee recognition program?  If so, you’re certainly not alone.  Studies have repeatedly shown that such programs do wonders for employee morale, which decreases turnover rates and increases productivity, but there’s a catch:  That’s only true if you give gifts that are well-considered and appropriate to the employee you’re recognizing. Nobody appreciates […]

Looking For Great, Innovative Ways To Celebrate The 4th? They These Ideas

The Fourth of July is one of our most popular national holidays. It’s high summer, the atmosphere is festive, and everybody loves a party, so why not find ways to get in on the fun? It will thrill your employees and make you a hero for a day – what’s not to like about that? […]