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Are you the owner of a small business? If so, you know all too important how building a great team of motivated and engaged employees is. A recent study found that nearly 70% of American workers would work harder if their efforts were recognized by their employers. If your workers feel like they are being taken for granted, they may start to look around from other opportunities.  Instead of losing valuable team members, you need to find a way to fix your engagement issues. Luckily, there are a number of unique ways to offer your employees the recognition they crave. Read below...

Humans are definitely a self-gratifying species. Some of us require appreciation for everything little thing we do. There are some who really don’t mind a fanfare when it comes to completing a mundane task, such as taking out the trash without being asked. Our minds like the stimulation so much that it has been used to promote good habits, eliminate bad ones, and train ourselves to learn a skill. The neurotransmitter responsible for this, called dopamine, is just one of the reasons why we love be rewarded. Not only does it show appreciation for effort, but it can also be...

From stay-at-home parents to hard-working employees, there are many people out there who are willing to go above and beyond to make sure everything is running smoothly. The person who juggles domestic life with doctor appointments and budgeting a grocery bill can be every bit as important as the minimum-wage hourly who does as much as they can in the time they’re at work. These people are usually the ones who do the most and for some it can be seen as a thankless job, which is why the smallest gesture can mean so much to keep them motivated. Expressing...

At the end of a long and stressful day, there’s nothing quite as relaxing as unwinding at home while savoring a glass of wine. Enjoying a drink here and there isn’t just a fantastic way to decompress, either; many studies have shown that enjoying a few drinks per week can actually help improve your health and overall wellbeing. (And, as the saying goes, it’s always five o’clock somewhere!) If you’re looking to elevate your happy hour, you truly can’t go wrong with personalized drinkware. These three personalized gift ideas will not only put a smile on your face the next...

These days there seems to be an award for almost everything one can imagine.  From children’s sporting events to prestigious career achievements, there are countless needs for awards and trophies.  With all of the choices of products available, it can be overwhelming to make decisions on what type of product to order when in need of purchasing awards.  The key to selecting the most appropriate kind of award for your specific need is by determining what exactly it will be recognizing.  Considering the award’s intended message such as if it will be showing gratitude, rewarding an accomplishment, or designating a...