It’s time to put a bow on 2014. As we bring it to a close, let’s take a look at the Top 5 Employee Recognition Blog Posts according to you, our faithful readers!

#1: 6 Ways to Make Your Employee Christmas Gifts Memorable
6 simple ideas to help you present your employee Christmas gifts in a way that will reinforce the value each individual brings to your team and organization.

The Baudville holiday party is officially in the books. Every year I look forward to this event – it’s a time to reflect on the year’s achievements, to mingle with some coworkers I don’t talk to on a daily basis, and the event’s entertainment and prizes never disappoint! Here’s how 2014’s celebration went down...

The Theme: Baudville’s Big Deal
This year’s theme was all about making a big deal; from the suggested black, white, and red dress code, to the game we played, to the minute details of table décor and desserts.

If you’re anything like me, your holiday budget is starting to feel the squeeze. And if you’re anything more like me, searching Pinterest for handmade gifts or free printables to offset some cost, sounds like a giant time sink. <Enter holiday hero music> Baudville to the rescue!

Check out these completely FREE holiday printables to use for your event, interoffice holiday gift giving, or for some just plain silliness!

Ho, ho, …uh-oh! It’s that time of year again; the time when companies gather to celebrate the year’s achievements together. Year-end celebrations often include some team-building fun along with a little letting loose, and unfortunately sometimes things can get a little too loose for their own good.

Creating shared experiences with these team recognition ideas will boost both morale and the bottom line. Research shows that happy employees have a positive impact on an organization's revenues and customer satisfaction by creating an atmosphere of open communication, recognition, trust, respect, and fun.

These team recognition ideas are from our 52 Ways to Have Fun at Work eBook.