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Employee Anniversary Recognition: How To Do It Right
According to Tony Robbins, world authority on leadership psychology, humans have six needs: certainty variety significance connection growth, and contribution As an employer, it may not be realistic to serve all six, but you can and should serve this basic need for significance. Why significance? Significance means employees feeling unique, important, special or needed. In fact, everyone loves to feel this kind of appreciation. One easy way to achieve this is to recognise employees on their anniversary. By anniversary, I mean the date they joined your business, not their birthday or wedding anniversary. When and how you celebrate, of course, is up...
Employee Appreciation Gifts: More Than a Thank You
When employees feel appreciated, they become more engaged. When you work with engaged employees, your business sees higher productivity and better results. Doesn’t this sound like a win-win situation? Appreciating your employees is more than just a “thank you” or a pat on the back. While that simple recognition is important (for example employee anniversary recognition), giving an unexpected token of appreciation will go far in earning the respect of your employees. Here are 5 ways to let your team know that you value and respect them: Make every "Thank You" personal. Whether you’re leaving a note, sending an email or stopping...
How to Grow a Magic Bean in an Egg Carton
Growing plants from seeds, or magic beans, in advance of planting them in your garden has several benefits. You can start them indoors in the early spring before your garden soil has warmed up - and therefore get a head start on the growing season. When you are looking for a pot plant to plant your magic beans or flowering seeds, there is no need to spend lots of money on a fancy container. Egg cartons made from pressed paper or cardboard are perfect for this because each individual egg cup in the egg carton is the perfect size for starting a seed....
4 Unique Christening Favours For Your Baby's Baptism
The popularity of christening favours is really growing, with many families embracing the tradition of a special memento for guests to take home. Need help thinking of a unique small gift for guests at your baby’s christening? We have collated a list of our favourite baptism favours for your baby’s baptism or naming day event. Magic Beans Naturally, our favourite christening favour idea is our very own magic beans. Personalise them with your child’s name and plant them in a little soil, coir or stones about a week before the event. They will certainly be a unique bonbonniere to present to...