Fire department teams tend to become very close. They often live together and share life-and-death situations side by side. So when a firefighter retires, this is a meaningful and profound event that should be shared with those who care the most. A firefighter's retirement party is a special event that ...

When a company gives awards, those awards stay with their employees for the rest of their careers. A hard-earned crystal sculpture or plaque becomes a landmark placed alongside diplomas and framed articles marking the achievements of a lifetime. The award you give an intern for successfully handling their first client ...

Nearly all companies struggle to find qualified employees. I mean, how do you compete for the best when everyone else is hiring? The struggle is even more now, thanks to the shift to the gig economy and remote work. You are lucky if you have employees who have been loyal ...

Regardless of your company's size, it's important to show appreciation to your employees for all the hard work they do every day. Employees who feel valued are more likely to remain loyal and motivated, which leads to better work performance and more satisfied customers. Giving plaques and crystal awards to ...

The #1 reason that most professionals will leave a job is lack of recognition. At the same time, organizations with recognition programs experience 1/3 lower frustration levels and lower voluntary turnover. These stats represent the terminus results of high morale vs low morale teams. In any work culture where recognition ...

Thanking military personnel for their service has become a tradition in the United States. Most people will stop to say, “thank you for your service” whenever they see someone wearing a military uniform or veteran’s hat.  Thanking service members like this is a beautiful way to show respect and make ...