In the beginning of 2015, we made six “Human Resource Resolutions” to increase employee engagement, build stronger teams, celebrate everyone, work on event participation and planning, recruit top talent, and reduce employee turnover. If you missed it, we took a deep-dive into what matters in key areas to jumpstart your new year in the workplace from an HR standpoint. Time flies! Now that we’re already a week in to 2016, it’s likely that you’ve made some resolutions for this year, too! And, if you haven’t, we’d encourage the resolutions above, or a simpler, broader, resolution: a Recognition Resolution!

In an ideal world, you’ve finished your decorating, holiday planning, and are well on your way to wrapping up the end of your holiday gifts! That last one, though… The one thing that takes a little more time and thought than the others and generally overstays it's welcome on my list of to-dos. Gifts!  If you’re anything like me in that regard, last minute shopping is something I promise myself won’t be the case each year.. But somehow, here I am!

In the midst of the frantic season that it is, sometimes it gets down to the wire and laziness sets in. It might sound easier to grab a gift card for each of your employees or co-workers and be on your merry way - but the truth is, that lacks effort and that directly correlates with feelings of appreciation – especially in the workplace.

The holiday season is upon us full force, and the reality is that we spend most of it in the workplace. It is a season of balance – there are gifts to be wrapped, decorations to hang, and family to spend time with… But there is also work to be done! Although we can’t leave work to celebrate the holidays just yet, there are still ways to bring the fun & festive into your office so that you can enjoy the holiday season and spread some cheer! Below are some quick ways to get festive in your workplace:

We know our customers love us, but this was a nice surprise!

Today Marcia Salgat, one of our Inbound Customer Service Representatives received a special delivery from Edible Arrangements with a nice thank you note from one of our customers. The customer ordered trophies with a rush charge for the proof and rush shipping. Although one was damaged, we shipped the replacement out right away.

Thanksgiving is this week, and that’s a perfect opportunity to give a little extra thanks to those around you! Whether it’s your co-worker, family member, or the cashier at the grocery store – Be sure to spread gratefulness to those who make differences in your life (big or small) and give them a reason to smile this season! Below are 5 quick ways to give thanks this week and on!