In today's fast-paced and competitive work environment, employee satisfaction and engagement are crucial for a thriving and productive workplace. One powerful way to foster positivity and create a culture of appreciation is by understanding and utilizing the 5 Languages of Appreciation.

IT’S HAPPENING! IT’S HAPPENING! This is not a drill – SUMMER IS HERE. We have officially crossed the summer solstice threshold and have entered into the sunniest season of the year. If you can’t tell, I’m pretty stoked about it. And you should be too! Why? Because when the temperature rises and the sun shines, there is no better time for company get-togethers and events.

Every day, we work with a whole lot of different people. They have different life experiences, different interests, different communication styles, and different…well…everything, pretty much. We’re all unique – everyone on our team – which means that the whole “one size fits all” concept is as useless in the realm of employee appreciation as it is in the mall (I mean come on, one size NEVER fits all!).

When you’re at work, you’re on your computer. When you’re at home, you’re on your phone. In-between, you’re connected to your car’s Bluetooth listening to true crime podcasts or that random “moody mix” that Spotify customizes just for you every day (Okay, maybe that last part is just me). The truth of the matter is that we are very much in the digital age, with our noses always in a screen.