The Healthy Active You fitness challenge here at the ‘ville is officially over, and I’m pleased to report that it has resulted in some major wellness changes for many of my fellow Baudvillians! I asked a few of those folks to tell me about their success and they were more than happy to comply. So, all week I’ll be sharing their stories in their own words. Hooray!

For me, it seems like summer just decided to grace us with its presence here in West Michigan. While summer's rolling in, Baudville has been busy rolling out fabulous new products. A specific new set of products we are really excited about is the new Gift Sets. 

At Baudville, our culture is typically described as “work hard, play hard.” We are focused on our work and our goals, but we love to stop and have fun, too! And that is especially true during the summer when we can enjoy the beautiful Michigan weather (it’s currently 80 degrees and sunny!). 

One of the most anticipated summer team events at Baudville is an annual company picnic where employees can bring their families to enjoy dinner, activities, and prizes. It’s a lot of fun, and we look forward to it all year. In the past, we’ve held our picnic at a zoo, farm, ballpark, and amusement park. 

If you haven’t visited our Recognition Resource Center lately, get over there! We published six new employee recognition eBooks that you can download for free! The eBooks are filled with tips, ideas, and best practices for having fun at work, recognizing employees, encouraging innovation, and more. 

Here’s a summary of what the different employee recognition eBooks have to offer: 

As the business day approaches its end, hushed whispers bounce around from cubicle to cubicle. “Do you think we’ll get one?” “I heard that we were going to have one.”  4:30 comes and goes… no word, 4:45… nothing. The realization sets in as Baudvillians shuffle papers, finishing their final projects of the day, sighing from the unfulfilled rumors. 4:50, out of the corner of my eye, an email pops up on the computer screen. Casual Day Tomorrow!!!

No email brings greater enjoyment then one proclaiming a Casual Day. Casual Days are cherished events here at Baudville. Rejoicing rushes through the entire building. “Yes! We get to wear jeans tomorrow.”  Being a college student I am personally all for casual dress, so I can’t help but look forward to a Casual Day. For me, Casual Days mean pushing the snooze button 1 extra time.