Happy holiday season, everyone! I wrote this post last year around this time, and had so much fun writing it that I decided to share it with you all again. So, grab yourself some hot cocoa (with extra marshmallows, I hope) and give it another spin…

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:

As the year is quickly coming to a close, you may be evaluating your recognition programs for the year ahead. What's working, what's not, and what needs a program refresh?

Many workplace core values include working together as a team to achieve a common goal. And if you're following recognition program best practices, you will want to align your programs with your organization's core values for the best business results. While you may not think of Employee of the Month as one of those programs that brings people together, we've got an idea to change things up a bit!

What if I told you that your Employee of the Month program could also serve as a high-performing team building tool? As you look to re-evaluate your current program, try this:

World Kindness Day falls on November 13 every year… That’s coming up quickly! It’s been on our radar here at Baudville, and I especially have been thinking about what I could do to observe it. I decided on an experiment, which was loosely based on an article I read about the effects of cutting out sugar for a week. That sounded nightmarish (the abstinence, not the outcome), but switch in being kind for avoiding sweets? I thought I could probably handle that. Here’s how I did:

The holidays are right around the corner and what to get for employees, co-workers, teachers, babysitters, hairstylists, and more can be overwhelming! Thankfully, Baudville's 2015 line of holiday gifts are perfect for every person on your list! Check out all of our limited-edition holiday gifts for your team and snatch up your favorites before they're gone!