A little over a month ago, Baudville made West Michigan's 101 Best and Brightest Companies in Wellness List – what an honor! Baudville' s HR manager and I travelled to the award ceremony to receive our award and gather some great tips and best wellness practices from other companies. I have always considered myself a relatively healthy person so I never expected to leave feeling incredibly inspired to make a change in my lifestyle.

There was a keynote speaker at the ceremony named Drew Canole, who is the creator of Fitlife TV. He was truly inspiring and really said some things that hit home.  He asked everyone in the room to raise their hands if they were truly happy with their body and would change nothing about it.  Not a single person raised their hand.  He then asked how many people would feel comfortable enough to make a video documenting why you aren't happy with your body and what you are going to do to change it, and here is the real kicker – post the video on Facebook for the world to see. Again, everyone in the room was motionless and not a single hand was raised. The idea of doing something like that gave me anxiety and I couldn't believe this guy would propose such a thing!

Employee recognition gifts are an effective way to motivate, recognize, and engage your team, but it can be a challenge to find the right gift for the right occasion. We've put together a top ten list of favorite employee recognition gifts that will become your go-to guide!

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!

Last spring, when the view outside my office window was similar, except the leaves were about to burst, not wither, I was feeling a bit feverish. It was as if I had been trapped in a winter terrorland, bundled in wool and bound by snow banks for four straight months. Oh, wait…I was. All of us in Michigan were, and, toward the end, stir and crazy started to get the best of us.

 We are always trying to offer new content and tools on Baudville.com that help you and your managers become rock stars of employee recognition. It is an important part of every organization to maintain an employee recognition program that includes everything from the quick and easy day-to-day recognition tools to the more formal awards for annual year end ceremonies or larger accomplishments.

Our Recognition Resource Center is the hub of all things employee recognition. It has everything you need to get informed, get ideas, be prepared, and to recognize!