An awards ceremony is an opportunity to express your company or organization’s culture. Not two are exactly alike, and they come in all shapes and sizes. There are corporate luncheons, industrial trade shows, glorious galas, and everything in between. Since awards events are unique to each organization, there isn’t a cookie-cutter approach that can be […]
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Many times, it’s easier to start something new than it is to stick with it. For instance, take a new job. For the first 90 days or so, you are full of excitement and hope. You are meeting new people, taking on new projects, and having opportunities for plenty of new beginnings. However, it doesn’t […]
Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it’s amazing what they can accomplish. – Sam Walton Have you given much thought to leadership awards? There are some very good reasons to consider it. It’s natural to seek leadership from those you admire, trust, […]
Why cheerleading awards? Just imagine a high school, college, or even professional soccer, football, or basketball game without the energy of its cheerleaders. They have some killer moves and tons of contagious enthusiasm they share with the crowd. While cheering their team on to victory, the squad pulls the crowd into the game, transforming the […]
Before the pandemic, employees around the globe were expressing an increased preference for work-life balance. Across the board, they are more interested in learning and development options, as well as recognition. As the pandemic began to wind down, workplaces had already started evolving. Today’s employee desires a diverse and inclusive workplace, meaningful recognition programs, and […]
As the end of the year approaches, everyone and everything seems to get busier. Businesses start their end-of-year reports, and they begin to discuss ways to honor their brightest and best employees. There will be a lot of discussion among employers, managers, and supervisors about employees and team members who have gone above and beyond. […]
An organization’s culture is the reflection of its values and practices. It takes a superb mission statement and effective communication to create an ideal company culture. Companies that sustain a well-established and effective culture typically offer encouraging and exciting awards to employees. Company culture varies from one organization to another, but the most effective value […]
These hot summer days help us look forward to cooler fall days ahead. With fall comes soccer season, and that’s something to look forward to as well. As you start gearing up for fall sports, you’ll want to get a head start on planning your fall soccer awards. Beginning early in the season will help […]
If you have an employee reward program in place, there are a lot of choices surrounding the types of awards you should use. Of course, you want it to be memorable, or your reward program will not get you the results you desire. Custom awards are a great choice because they are uniquely made for […]
Sports trophies are a large part of summer sports. From kids playing in little league games to adult softball leagues to interoffice competitions, trophies and medals are essential. Traditionally, end-of-season rewards, honoring stand-out athletes, and awarding winning teams occur during the summer to encourage athletes to continue to play their best. MVP trophies, championship awards, […]