Have you heard of World Kindness Day? It falls on November 13th every year, and was initiated in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement. This important day is also promoted by The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation —both organizations are based firmly on a passion for spreading awareness and action around being kind.

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!

As you know, Halloween is just a few short days away! The suddenly never-ending candy supply at your office may have been a dead giveaway. And, although Halloween is a holiday that is typically set aside for young children, grown-ups are allowed to have a little fun too!