While there are many definitions available for employee engagement, most of which are quite similar, here is the definition we like to use… “Employee Engagement is the extent to which employees feel passionate about their jobs, are committed to the organization, and put discretionary effort into their work.” If your employees fit that criteria, then they are likely to be… Read more →
November is Movember
Movember is the global men’s health charity that asks guys to grow mustaches and women to support the Mo for the 30 Days of November to change the face of men’s health and combat prostate and testicular cancer. A restaurant was wanting to get their customers involved to help the cause and have a little fun along the way. The… Read more →
A Priceless and Personal Memory
Industry Education Challenge An Executive MBA class wanted to commemorate the successful end of their program with something special that would reflect the last two years spent together. The university usually provides a standard plaque, however the group wanted to create an original keepsake that would be personalized for each individual. Solution Together with the university, the distributor devised a concept… Read more →
Special Award To Reflect Your Corporate Image
Client A Canadian Federation of Plastics and Composites Objective The federation wanted to develop its own distinctive award to give to members for achievements in a range of categories. The award would be handed out at the annual gala. The piece had to be fully customized and innovative, and one that could not be found anywhere else. It had to integrate… Read more →
Keep your Fans Warm during a Long Playoff Run
Description: Stocking Hat Industry: Sports What it was purchased for: A minor league baseball team was looking for a giveaway to hand out to attendees for their playoff run. They wanted to stay under $3, but have a fully custom product their fans would enjoy and wear in unison. Since it was fall and the weather was beginning to change, they decided fans… Read more →
Celebrate the Hunt for Red October with Your Employees
The city of St. Louis is enjoying its October once again, thanks in large part to the Cardinals. The Cardinals have become post season regulars, making October in St. Louis a very exciting time. This will be their fourth World Series run in 10 years — a pretty impressive feat. Your office probably doesn’t need much help to get excited about Red… Read more →
The Customer is the Boss!
The customer is the boss – really! So National Boss’s Day is the perfect opportunity to thank all of our customers for choosing us to be part of their Company’s Engagement process. We love hearing the stories behind our customers’ purchases, seeing photos of our products in action, and of course, creating the unique and original products that our customers… Read more →
Get Ready for Boss’s Day
History of Boss’s Day The origin of National Boss’s Day dates back to 1958 when Patricia Bays Haroski, an employee at State Farm Insurance Company in Illinois, registered it with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Haroski chose the date because it was her father’s birthday. And who was her boss? ….her father. The holiday has since been introduced to… Read more →
Let Your Clients Know “They Have Arrived!”
Challenge: Just as with leisure travelers, hotels rely heavily on the business traveler for their success. A national hotel chain was looking for an elegant way to welcome its premier business travelers upon their arrival. Solution: The Reverse Trapezoid Eurotote. The hotel’s premier members received this unique bag upon check-in and each one contained a bottle of specialty water, gourmet snacks, and a coveted key to the hotel’s concierge… Read more →
Keep Your Sales Team Warm
Fall has arrived, and this means snuggling up under a warm blanket to ward off the cooler weather. Name: Corduroy Lambswool Throw Product Use: Reward Tops Sales People Industry: Automotive Promotion: The Corduroy Lambswool Throw was selected by a major car company as a return home gift awarded to top sales people for each quarter. A wonderful gift to come home to and an… Read more →