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When appreciation is shown from the employer the success of the company is so much greater.

🌟 Employee Appreciation Week Highlight 🌟 Last week, we celebrated our incredible team during Employee Appreciation Week with a unique challenge that brought laughter, nostalgia, and a sense of unity to our workplace. We asked our employees to share their favorite fun work memories — and the responses were nothing short of amazing! From team jokes shared to our infamous virtual team-building sessions, each story reminded us of the vibrant culture we've cultivated together. It's these moments that make our work more than just a job; they create a community where creativity, camaraderie, and joy thrive. As we reflect on these cherished memories, we're reminded of the value each individual brings to our team. It's the people that make our workplace exceptional, and we're grateful for every idea shared, every challenge embraced, and every laugh that echoes through our halls. To our team: Thank you for all that you do and for the smiles you bring to our faces daily. Here's to creating many more memories together! 🥂 💬 Share your own favorite work memory in the comments below or let us know how you recognize your team's efforts! #EmployeeAppreciation #TeamCulture #WorkplaceMemories #Gratitude #ThankYou

Inclusive ideas for end of year celebrations Before I start listing ideas, let me just ask my HR colleagues…how inclusive is your end of year celebration? This a little lesson I learnt: At the end of the first year I headed an HR department, I was approached by a colleague about wanting to be excluded from the end of year party because it had been called a “Christmas Party”. The employee explained that for personal reasons, he didn’t celebrate Christmas. Lord knows that day was when I truly appreciated my gift of “quick thinking”. I immediately responded that going forward HR didn’t intend to have Christmas parties and the end of year celebrations were to congratulate everyone for a job well done. That conversation taught me to think carefully about the event planning part of HR (yes HR plans events). Not only did the HR team enjoy being creative with end of year events, but the end of year celebrations became the most epic, end it all event for employees and the turn out was always fantastic! So here goes some ideas : 1. Family picnic Indoor or outdoor family picnic for employees and their significant others or families. 2. Awards night Make it make fun! The awards don’t have to be focused only on performance at work but based on personalities. Some awards could be “ always on time” (for punctual employees).” “Eye of the storm” (for helpful employees), “sunbeams and hearts “ (for the most cheerful employee), “check and balances” for the employee who keeps projects on track, etc. 3. Themed parties Select themes from a particular era e.g. disco. And let employees who experienced that era guide everyone else on the dress code, dances and music. 4. Games day Just a simple fun day of games ranging from board games, video games to physical activities. Make some competitive and some just fun. 5. Food fair Let employees sample meals from various cultures, religions and dietary restrictions. You will be amazed how much everyone can learn from food . #employeeengagement #inclusionmatters #hrconsultant #hrdirector #hrbusinesspartner #funatwork #workandsmile #endofyear #rewardsandrecognition #workplaceculture #canada

Just a little over a month away from my regional trade show. If you've got any upcoming projects or events for which you need branded products, let me know so I can keep my eyes open for items that will fit your needs. If you're not sure what type of projects or events, here are some ideas: trade shows, marketing events, HR onboarding, holiday client and/or employee gifts, incentive programs, safety programs, gift with purchase, first-time client gifts, staff/client birthday programs, street fairs, etc.... #PromotionalProducts #BrandedProducts

🌟 Employee Appreciation Week Highlights 🌟 Last week, we turned the spotlight inward during our Employee Appreciation Week, not just to celebrate our team, but to shine a light on the individual stars that make our constellation truly remarkable. From heartfelt stories of collaboration to the quiet victories that often go unnoticed, our employees shared their moments of pride and strength. It was a week of high fives, virtual cheers, and shared smiles—a reminder of the incredible tapestry of talent and dedication that powers our company. 🙏 Bragging Rights: We asked our team members to share an instance where they felt proud to assist a colleague. The responses were overwhelming! Tales of support, mentorship, and going the extra mile filled our virtual halls, proving that every act of kindness contributes to our collective success. 🙏 Superheroes Unite! Every superhero has a unique power, and so does every member of our team. We encouraged everyone to share their "superpowers"—those special skills that help them excel in their role and support our mission. The result? A showcase of abilities that ranged from technical wizardry to empathetic leadership, each one a vital part of our success story. As we celebrate the value each person brings to our team and the exceptional service we provide to our customers, we're reminded that our strength lies in our diversity, our unity, and our willingness to uplift one another. To our team: Thank you for your commitment, your passion, and the vibrant energy you bring to work every day. You are the reason we continue to soar higher and achieve more. #EmployeeAppreciation #Teamwork #CelebratingSuccess #StrengthInUnity

🌷🐰 Happy Easter everyone! 🐣🌼 As we celebrate Easter, symbolising rebirth and new beginnings, it’s a good time for reflection on what we've achieved and the possibilities that lie ahead. At Lidl Ireland, we've recently concluded our Talent Management Cycle for 2023-2024, a period dedicated to feedback, recognition, growth, and introspection. Now, as we embark on the new Talent Management Cycle for 2024-2025, it's an ideal moment for each of us to pause, reflect on the feedback received, and establish our objectives for the upcoming year. This presents an opportunity for reinvention, a chance to begin afresh, and a dedicated focus on our goals for the year ahead. Whether it’s mastering new skills, advancing in your career, or achieving personal milestones, I’d love to hear about the aspirations you have for your growth and development this year. 🌟 Also, watch the video below for some tips on setting objectives and achieving success in the year ahead! #Easter #NewBeginnings #TalentManagement #LeadershipDevelopment #SuccessJourney 🌟🌸

National Coffee Day is a day dedicated to honoring one of the world's most beloved beverages, coffee. Celebrated annually on September 29th, it's a day to indulge in your favorite coffee drink and appreciate the rich history and cultural impact of this popular beverage. Recognizing diverse and fun holidays like National Coffee Day is important as it creates opportunities for connection and employee engagement. It allows employees to share their love for coffee, learn about different coffee cultures, and bond over shared experiences, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie in the workplace. To celebrate National Coffee Day at work, consider: Hosting a coffee tasting event with different blends from around the world. Organizing a barista workshop to learn how to make the perfect cup. Encouraging employees to share their favorite coffee recipes or coffee shops.

Summer Celebrations: Spice Up Your Workplace with Festive Fun! ☀️ Summer is the perfect time to boost morale, foster camaraderie, and show your employees some appreciation. At Total Circle HR, we know that a little celebration goes a long way in creating a positive and productive work environment. Here are some upcoming summer holidays you can leverage to inject some fun into your workplace: 🎉 #Juneteenth (June 19th): Commemorate the end of slavery in the United States with educational activities, guest speakers, or a company-wide celebration of African-American culture and history. 🎉 Independence Day (July 4th): Celebrate America's birthday with a festive office party, outdoor BBQ, or team-building activities. Encourage workspace decorations of red, white, and blue. 🎉 National Intern Day (Last Thursday in July): Show your #interns some love and appreciation with a special lunch, personalized gifts, or a team outing. Celebrate their contributions and invest in their future with your company. 🎉 Labor Day (First Monday in September): Honor the American workforce with a company-wide picnic, a day off, or a special recognition program for employees who go above and beyond. Why Celebrate at Work? • Boost Morale: Celebrations create a positive and uplifting atmosphere, helping employees feel valued and appreciated. • Foster #Teamwork: Shared experiences bring teams together, fostering collaboration and camaraderie. • Increase Engagement: Fun activities and celebrations can boost #employeeengagement and productivity. • Attract and Retain Talent: A workplace that values #employeewellbeing and celebrates milestones is more attractive to #toptalent. Total Circle HR Can Help You Plan the Perfect Summer Celebration 🤝 We understand that planning events and managing employee engagement can be time-consuming. Let Total Circle #HR take the reins! We can help you design and execute memorable summer celebrations that align with your company culture and budget. Let's make this summer unforgettable for your employees! Contact Total Circle HR today and let us help you plan the perfect summer festivities. #SummerCelebrations #WorkplaceCulture #HRConsulting #HRStrategies

🗣 In a recent conversation, going 'back to the floor' initiatives came up, and we chatted about the various formats that this initiative can take, along with the benefits that they can bring to a business and its culture when done regularly 🤝 Gaining an understanding of what the front-line teams have to do to deliver the brand or proposition to the guest, profitably, is an obvious benefit for support teams, as is driving awareness, communication, and internal customer relationships of the support teams within the front-line teams 🍔 Further to this, the initiative can provide opportunities to share knowledge and experience, to learn and give feedback, to do reward and recognition, and to have fun, showing that you are human [job role/title aside]. I never once managed to beat any of the team in making any product quickly and to spec, and they loved the fact [that I tried] and that I couldn't either, giving way to ongoing banter and challenges! 🏑 I draw similar benefits from my volunteer work at Wakefield Junior Hockey Club, where I lead a team of volunteers to provide food and drink each weekend for the training hockey teams and for the Yorkshire Youth Hockey League out of the container pictured below - affectionately known as 'The Cabin' 🛖 Shifts vary between 4-8 hours, serving customers a range of breakfast, lunch, and snack items, along with hot and cold drinks, maintaining margins, driving transactions through speed of service and customer service, and lifting average spend through upsell 📈 It's a weekly reminder of the physical and mental skills [as a team member, and as a team] that are required to organically grow a business through transaction and spend channels 🎊 Over the past 2 seasons we have managed to grow the business, year on year, through both transaction and spend channels, providing much needed funds for encouraging Sport in the Community and Sport for All through the financing of outreach activities, outreach scholarships, team member reward and recognition and end of season celebrations 👩🎓 I often relate and reflect these weekly learnings into the day job, and whilst it commits a chunk of time each weekend to deliver, I just wouldn't be able to replace the benefits it gives me and the business I am in ❓️ How often do you get back to the floor, and how do you connect the benefits of these initiatives in your day-to-day work? #restaurants #hospitality #qsr #fastcasual #OpsEx #grabngo #foodtogo #operationsexcellence #operations #opentowork #operationsdirector #OperationsGuru #projectmanagement

Appreciation Day is a special occasion to celebrate the hard work and dedication of employees. It's like a warm ray of sunshine on a cold winter day, illuminating the path ahead and warming our hearts. Just as a flower blooms with care and nourishment, employees blossom when they feel valued and appreciated. Employee appreciation is not just about handing out bonuses or gifts. It's about acknowledging the effort and contribution of each individual, and making them feel like they are part of a family. It's about recognizing the small victories and the challenges overcome, and showing gratitude for the unique skills and talents each employee brings to the table. Appreciation Day is a reminder that every employee is a vital cog in the wheel of success. It's a day to reflect on the journey we've taken together, and to look forward to the brighter future ahead. Let's cherish this day, and make it a regular occurrence, because every day should be a day of appreciation for our dedicated employees.