When making an award presentation, it's important to remember that this may be the one opportunity your recipient is publically recognized by his or her employer. To make the award memorable and effective, plan both the award ceremony and the events leading up to it. Your careful planning will ensure that the value of the award is clearly expressed and communicated.

Don't forget that today is World Kindness Day! What better time than the present to sprinkle a little kindness dust on the people around you? Give a stranger a warm smile, buy someone's coffee, bring in donuts, or help a friend or neighbor with a project. 

Who doesn't love a little recognition for a job well done?! Of course there are those of us who love our recognition to be a little more under the radar than others, but everyone loves to be told thank you, good job, or you make a difference.

When it comes to employee Christmas gifts, it truly is the thought that counts. What makes your gift memorable for your employees is the way you give it. Here are six ways you can make your employee Christmas gifts memorable this holiday season:

Whatever you call it, November is officially the time when Mo (moustache) Bros take action by changing their appearance and growing a moustache (or beard) for the 30 days of Movember. They do this not only to spark conversation, but to raise funds to support men's health. Mo Sistas also commit to supporting the men in their lives while helping to promote men's health!