Volunteers are often the people who make an organization really tick. Ask almost any non-profit, church, school, or professional organization and they’ll agree: volunteers truly do make the difference. That’s why an entire week in April is dedicated to appreciating this group of individuals. 

National Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 10-16, 2011. How will you celebrate your volunteers this year? These are some of the most popular ways Baudville customers have recognized their volunteers for past National Volunteer Appreciation Weeks. 

It's that time of year again when schools, colleges and universities are starting to think about end of the school year recognition awards. That's where Baudville comes in! We've created a special catalog focused on the education industry so that it's easy to find the perfect student rewards and instructor appreciation gifts for your upcoming events.

Why Recognize?  You’ve heard lots of numbers and statistics for years – so let’s keep it simple.  Happy employees work harder for the company, period.  So today for Employee Appreciation Day the management team at Baudville is kicking things up a notch – Hollywood style!! 

That’s right, the Oscars may be over, but every employee arrived at work today to find a Twist Top Tumbler and a personalized movie ticket entitling them to a little time to chill in our very own Theatre (it’s always the name of one of our conference rooms, but especially appropriate today). The final act is a customized award delivered by their manager and a delicious lunch for all.  This day won’t break the bank but it will break through the sometimes mundane day to day and give employees a chance to have a fun shared experience – one that is sure to deliver great reviews and be a big hit!  

At Baudville, we encourage all of our customers to celebrate Employee Appreciation Day. Annually acknowledged on the first Friday in March (March 4 this year), Employee Appreciation Day reminds managers, bosses, and employers to appreciate the individuals who keep the company running. 

Our friend Ben Eubanks over at UpstartHR.com recently asked for contributions to an ebook about employee engagement. Several knowledgeable HR professionals answered his call, and the result is a comprehensive ebook with great tips, stories, and advice about employee engagement. Yours truly even made the book! Go over to UpstartHR.com to download the ebook for free.