Everyone knows that iconic figurine trophy award representing the highest achievements in US TV media: The Emmy. Many actors spend their entire career trying to get one of these beautiful trophies because of what they...
People have been using glass since before we were people – early hominins made small tools out of a volcanic glass called obsidian all over East Africa, specifically the Olduvai Gorge, as far back as...
Most of us don’t start at the top, so most of us know what it’s like to have a subpar manager. Most of us know that feeling of dread each time you clock in or...
Work used to be different. Careers used to be different. Just a few decades ago, many people settled into a job early in adulthood and stayed for 20, 30, even 40 years. And it used...
Especially in this tenuous post-COVID economy, keeping employee turnover low is as important as ever. Employee recognition programs are a great way to boost morale at your company, but maybe it hasn’t seemed that important...
So, yes, we have Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day. We have Independence Day and special employment advantages for our veterans. But is that enough? We could do more. And it isn’t hard. Here are just...
The Skoll Foundation is an organization that holds summits and forums about the world’s most persistent issues and epidemics – ones so big not a lot of us tend to think about them on a...
When COVID hit early last year, it’s fair to say we weren’t prepared. Businesses everywhere had to change how they operated. Conference rooms were replaced with Zoom meetings. In-office communication changed to instant messaging software...
Employee recognition programs are proven to increase your employees’ satisfaction with their jobs and their loyalty to your company. But if you’re middle management, you probably have a budget to work with, and it’s probably...
Whether you manage a whole office, a small sales team, or a mass of architects and engineers, your employees do the jobs that allow you and your company to succeed. Understanding how employees feel and...
Humans have always been concerned with time. 7000 years ago, we invented the sundial. 3500 years ago, we measured time in how long it took incense or oil to burn. Sand glass clocks show up...
How craftsmen choose to engrave a trophy, award or plaque really depends on the client’s needs. Is it an acrylic trophy? A metal plate on a wood backing? Is it a glass or crystal award?...
