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TASKS YOU CAN DELEGATE TO ENJOY A STRESS-FREE HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION As you get ready to celebrate Halloween, there are plenty of Tasks you can delegate to make your day stress-free. Need someone to organize your costume party? A virtual assistant can send out invitations, order decorations, or book catering. If you're running a business, delegate tasks like answering customer inquiries, updating social media with festive content, or managing orders. Even personal errands, like finding the best deals on candy or scheduling your appointments, can be handed off so you can fully enjoy the Halloween fun!

🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃 As we embrace the spooky season, let’s take a moment to reflect on the deeper significance of this fun-filled occasion. Halloween is not just about costumes and candy; it’s an opportunity to foster connections, celebrate creativity, and enhance the workplace culture through positive engagements. Importance of Halloween in the Workplace: Unity in Creativity: Halloween reminds us of the joy of expressing ourselves through creativity. Embracing our unique costumes and ideas fosters a sense of belonging and encourages collaboration among team members. Celebrating Team Spirit: Just as communities come together for Halloween festivities, we can use this occasion to recognize the hard work and dedication of our team. Celebrating our collective efforts boosts morale and motivates us to continue striving for excellence. Creating a Positive Environment: The essence of Halloween lies in fun and camaraderie. By organizing celebrations and activities, we create an engaging atmosphere that enhances employee satisfaction and fosters a sense of community. Building Connections: Halloween gatherings provide a perfect opportunity to strengthen relationships within our teams. Let’s take this time to connect, share stories, and enjoy the lighter side of our work environment. As HR professionals, let’s lead by example in promoting a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture. May this Halloween be filled with fun, laughter, and lasting memories, inspiring us to continue building a supportive and thriving community. 👻 Wishing everyone a spooktacular Halloween! 🎉

Friday bites: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – often attributed to Maya Angelou For those who celebrate #Halloween, think back to when you were a kid. If you’re like me, you probably remember going to that one house where either A) they gave away the giant candy bars while others had small ones, or B) they gave away handfuls of candy instead of just a piece or two. But at the end of the night, it’s still just candy and really not that different from everything else in your bag, so why do we remember it? I’d like to think it relates to this quote often attributed to Angelou – it’s not the act of getting more candy than you otherwise would, but instead how good it felt to get that surprise King Size or a handful of Reese’s (the undisputed best Halloween candy). When I think about the role of communicators, so much of what we do ties back to how we make people feel. Tapping into our audience’s emotions helps foster a bond with them, allowing them to feel seen/recognized/understood and helping drive the actions or behaviors we desire. Without the emotional component, words are just letters on a screen among the millions we’ll see that day. I’m sure there are countless ways to use our communications to elicit different emotions, but some of the tricks that have worked for me include: - Avoiding jargon or abbreviations that the audience may not know or be familiar with - Putting the audience at the center of your story with a relevant WIIFM (what’s in it for me) - Using imagery that complements your message and helps convey it visually - Choosing words that deliver impact instead of simply inform – review your draft and ask yourself, ‘is there a stronger way to say this?’ While Halloween is now behind us, here’s to being communicators and leaders who represent the best house in the neighborhood! #fridaybites #strategiccommunication 

🎃 Happy Halloween! 👻 Today’s the day when creativity, community, and a bit of fun come together in offices (and Zoom rooms) across the world. Halloween is not only about costumes and candy—it’s also a great reminder of the power of team spirit and the energy that comes from a change of pace. Celebrations like these bring a few surprising professional benefits: Creativity: Embracing Halloween can inspire us to think outside the box and get creative—something that all workplaces can benefit from! Team Building: Whether you’re dressing up, sharing ghost stories, or organizing a virtual Halloween event, it’s a chance to connect with colleagues in new ways. Stress Relief: A bit of fun can be a powerful reminder that a little break or laughter can re-energize us, setting us up for a productive end to the year. So, no matter how you’re celebrating (even if it’s just a mini pumpkin on your desk), let’s enjoy the holiday spirit. Happy Halloween, everyone! 👻

🎃 The spookiest season is here, and it's time to bring some Halloween fun to your team! Whether your team is in the office, remote, or a mix of both, we've got 10 creative ways to make your Halloween celebrations unforgettable. Highlights include: 🎨 Pumpkin Carving & Painting – Unleash your creativity! 🧙♀️ Costume Contests – Show off your best looks, whether in person or on Zoom! 🍿 Halloween Movie Marathon – Binge on spooky classics together. From boosting creativity to fostering connections, these activities are the perfect way to bring everyone together, no matter where they’re working from. And better yet, you can use Epoch to manage all your events seamlessly—making it easier than ever to plan, track, and celebrate!

🎃Happy Halloween from the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce! As you enjoy the spooky season, here are a few "boo"-siness tips to keep things both fun and safe: ✅ Stay alert: Just like keeping an eye on your business, keep an eye out for little ghosts and goblins on the road tonight! ✅ Light up your office or home: Bright lights aren't just for safety—they’re welcoming for trick-or-treaters! ✅ Keep pathways clear: A well-lit, clear path is great for clients…and trick-or-treaters, too! ✅ Give out treats, not tricks: Spread goodwill by joining your community in a night of fun. Wishing you a safe and fang-tastic Halloween! #HappyHalloween #ToledoRegion #StaySafe

🧙Happy Halloween, LinkedIn🎃 Today, as we celebrate Halloween, it’s a good reminder of the value of creativity and a bit of fun—even in our workplaces. Halloween isn’t just about costumes and candy; it’s about creating moments that bring people together and spark joy. As HR professionals, we know that fostering a positive culture goes beyond business as usual. When people feel they can bring their whole selves to work, creativity flourishes, collaboration strengthens, and engagement rises. Encourage your teams today to connect, share a laugh, and enjoy a little fun. Whether it’s a costume contest or just a few festive decorations around the office, these small moments make a big difference. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween—may it be filled with treats and no tricks! 🎃

🎃 Halloween in the Workplace: Tricks, Treats, and Team Spirits! 👻 Happy Halloween, LinkedIn fam! As we celebrate spooky season, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how bringing a little creativity and fun into our work culture can elevate team spirit and morale. Here are a few spooky lessons I’ve learned along the way: 💀 Ghost the Comfort Zone: Just like facing a haunted house, stepping out of our comfort zone can be daunting. But often, it’s the only way to grow. Take that extra step today! 🕸️ Build a Strong Web (of Connections): Networking can sometimes feel like wandering through a foggy forest without a map. But remember, each connection strengthens your web. Keep weaving! 🎭 Show Your True Mask: Halloween reminds us that everyone has a “costume”—layers that sometimes hide our authentic selves. Let’s all take a moment to connect, support, and see beyond the surface. 🍬 Treat Your Team: A little appreciation goes a long way. Whether it's candy or a kind word, remember to share treats with your team today. It all adds up to a more positive culture! Wishing everyone a Halloween filled with more treats than tricks. And who knows, maybe we’ll all get a little boo-st of inspiration to keep us motivated as we head into the last months of the year! 🎃💼✨ #halloween #workplace #HalloweenAtWork #SpookySeason #WorkplaceCulture #TeamSpirit #MondayMotivation #FallVibes #LeadershipLessons #NetworkingTips #GrowthMindset #ProfessionalDevelopment

👻 IT'S SPOOKY SEASON 👻 READ THE CAPTION AND LET ME KNOW IF YOU AGREE!! Small businesses and Halloween actually have quite a bit in common! Here are a few fun ways they’re similar: 👻Courage to Stand Out: Just like trick-or-treaters put on bold, unique costumes, small businesses often have to be bold and creative to get noticed. They can’t rely on the massive budgets big corporations have, so they bring something fresh and memorable to the market—kind of like a great Halloween costume. 👻 Facing Fears: Starting and running a small business means tackling fears—financial risks, competition, failure, and unpredictability. Just as Halloween encourages people to confront their fears (in a fun way), small business owners face theirs head-on, pushing through to achieve their dreams. 👻Creating Memorable Experiences: Halloween is all about crafting an experience, whether it's decorating, dressing up, or telling spooky stories. Small businesses also focus on providing a memorable experience—customer service, unique products, and a personal touch—that makes them stand out from the big-box stores. 👻 Surprises Around Every Corner: Just like Halloween can be full of unexpected surprises, small businesses often encounter surprises in their journey, whether it’s an unexpected market shift, a new trend, or the chance to pivot and try something different. Flexibility is key! 👻 Community Spirit: Halloween brings communities together, with people going door-to-door and participating in local events. Small businesses are often the backbone of their communities, hosting events, supporting local causes, and connecting people. 👻 Limited Resources and DIY Spirit: Much like homemade costumes that require creativity on a budget, small businesses often run with limited resources. They get scrappy and DIY a lot—finding clever, cost-effective ways to compete and serve their customers. 👻 Building Excitement and Anticipation: Just as Halloween creates excitement with the build-up of costumes, candy, and spooky activities, small businesses generate excitement around their products and services with launches, sales, and community events that bring customers in. So, whether it's facing fears or getting creative to make a lasting impression, Halloween and small business owners have a lot of shared spirit!

Halloween is my favourite time of the year 🎃 The fun decor, the scary movies, the childhood memories, and of course… the candy! 🍬🍬 As Huler's "People Person," one of my favourite parts to my role is celebrating moments that matter for everyone on the team. Whether it's celebrating milestones (both personal and professional), recognising awareness days, or observe holidays that people like to celebrate. Here's a peek at how I get ready for Hulerween each year: 👻 In August, I start politely pestering Sophie Hibberd in the Creative Team to get a sneak peek of her vision for the HulerHub Halloween Takeover. “Have you started yet?” “What’s the theme?” “Can we include a cat?” By the time Halloween rolls around, I think she's more relieved than I am! 📚 Next, I dive into research about Halloween’s history and cultural traditions, adding everything into HulerHub so it is all in one place. This year’s takeover includes a Halloween playlist, a scary movie list curated by the team, family-friendly activity ideas, themed recipes and drinks (both alcoholic and none alcoholic), and some fun graphics so everyone can personalise their hub for the holiday. 🦇Finally, I sit back and enjoy the takeover. 💻After Halloween, I review the data, looking at what people enjoyed most so we can make next year’s takeover even better. 😊 ⭕Then, I get ready for the next holiday/celebration and it all starts again! Check out the graphic below for a look at Halloween at Huler through the years! 🎃