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🌟 Unite to Celebrate: Making the Festive Season Meaningful for Every Community 🎉 As the festive season rolls in, are your celebrations truly inclusive? 🎄✨ This year, don't leave any community behind! From Marketing and Sales to HR, Finance, and Content—every team deserves to feel valued. In my latest blog, I share practical ways to ensure your company’s festivities are meaningful for ALL departments, with real-world examples and creative ideas to unite your workforce. From personalized recognition to cross-department activities, there's something in it for everyone. 🔑 What’s in it for you? Learn how to: 🌟 Boost morale across ALL teams 🤝 Foster collaboration with fun cross-department activities 🎁 Create thoughtful, personalized gifting strategies 🥳 Plan hybrid events that include remote workers 💡 Build a culture of inclusivity beyond the holidays Make this festive season one to remember by celebrating every contribution equally! 🔗 Check out the full blog and get ready to make your celebrations #SpecialForEveryone. #InclusiveLeadership #FestiveSeason2024 #CorporateCulture #EmployeeAppreciation #Marketing #Sales #HR #Finance #CompanyCulture #DiversityAndInclusion #TeamBuilding #HolidaySeasonVibes

The holiday season is upon us, bringing joy and festivities. Still, it's also important to recognize that it can be a stressful time for many, especially those in the retail and service sectors, such as the grocery industry. As we celebrate and spread cheer, let's take a moment to acknowledge the challenges faced by those working tirelessly to serve our communities. Retail and grocery workers play a crucial role, ensuring our shelves are stocked, our needs are met, and our holiday gatherings are possible. However, amidst the hustle and bustle, they often shoulder increased pressure, longer hours, and heightened demands, which can take a toll on their well-being. This holiday season let's extend our gratitude and support to these unsung heroes. Here are a few ways we can make a difference: 1️. Show appreciation: A simple "thank you" can go a long way. Take a moment to acknowledge the hard work of retail and grocery staff. A kind word or gesture can brighten their day. 2️. Practice patience: Understand that the holiday rush might lead to longer lines and wait times. Approach these situations with empathy and patience. 3. Spread kindness: Small acts of kindness, like offering a smile, being courteous, or assisting with bagging groceries, can make a big difference in someone's day. 4. Shop mindfully: Plan ahead, be considerate of store hours, and try to consolidate trips to reduce congestion and stress for workers. Let's remember that the holiday spirit is about compassion, generosity, and unity. Together, we can make this season brighter not only for ourselves but also for those who dedicate themselves to serving others. Let's spread kindness and appreciation to all, especially to those in the retail and service industries who make our celebrations possible. National Grocers Association, NGA Foundation, Women Grocers of America, FMI- The Food Industry Association, Frontline Source Group #RetailHeroes #ServiceIndustryAppreciation #NGA #NGAF #WGA #FMI #FrontlineSourceGroup #GroceryStoreMike Feel free to customize and share to help raise awareness and appreciation for those working hard during the holiday season!

The Holiday season is upon us! 🎁🎉 Sarah Goshgarian Unruh and I were curious about how employees and employers view #gifting and #appreciation in the workplace, so we took #PromoIRL to LaLa’s Little Nugget in North Austin (https://lnkd.in/gdemYy6P) to get the people’s opinions on the holiday gift season. 🔑 Takeaways: 1) Cash is king. 2) Gifting makes employees feel appreciated. 3) Employers should show appreciation year-round (not just during the winter holidays). 4) How did we not come up with the idea for a Christmas-themed bar years ago? 🎅 🤯 🌲 Shout out to LaLa’s and their festive staff for allowing us to interview these unknowing participants, and a big thanks to our interviewees for sharing their honest opinions. #promotionalproducts #employeeappreciation #employeeretention #merch #people #care #thankful #holidays

Building Stronger Relationships Through Festive Gifting As the founder of BespokeBliss, I’ve seen firsthand how festive gifting strengthens relationships. The holidays are a great time to show your clients, employees, and partners appreciation. A well-thought-out gift speaks volumes, expressing gratitude and fostering loyalty. Whether it’s a customized gift or a personalized token of appreciation, festive gifting builds connections and enhances your business relationships. Gifting during the festive season isn’t just about presents—it’s about creating lasting memories and expressing gratitude. Make this holiday season more meaningful with thoughtful corporate gifts. #CorporateGifting #FestiveSeason #ClientAppreciation #EmployeeRecognition

Good Noon, everyone!  Kicking off the festive season in the best way possible—reconnecting with old friends and embracing the warmth of family. 🎉 There’s nothing quite like starting this special time of year surrounded by the people who matter most.  How are you starting your festive season? Let me know in the comments! #FestiveSeason #FriendsAndFamily #WorkLifeBalance #Founder #FounderInsights 

People getting offended or complaining. Gifts being wasted. It's enough to make you feel like, "What's the point?" Corporate gifting can feel like an impossible equation. Everyone has different tastes, beliefs, and dietary needs. With Huggg, there's a simple solution: let people choose what they actually want! Instead of playing gift-matching detective or creating mountains of admin collecting preferences, you can give your team the freedom to select something meaningful to them—all while saving yourself the admin headache. No more guesswork. No more admin. No more offence caused. Just thoughtful gifting made easy. Check out Huggg to learn more about stress-free, personalised gifting this festive season! #ChristmasGifts #Gifting #CorporateGifting

Get festive season right this year ✨ This year, give your team something personal that makes you look good, makes them feel good, and because of its lack of waste, actually does good.  Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ghuAGtXE #Prezzee #CorporateGifting #eGiftCards #DigitalGifting

‼️A Bowl of Comfort: A Christmas Season Reflection on Inclusivity and Diversity‼️ As the festive season draws closer, it’s been a busy week juggling work, planning for Christmas, and ticking off endless to-do lists. But tonight, this simple bowl of prawn and sweetcorn chowder brought me a quiet moment of comfort—and a thoughtful reflection. This dish, crafted from leftovers—prawn shells saved for stock, frozen prawns and bacon, and a stale jalapeño cheddar sourdough turned into croutons—reminds me of the beauty of inclusivity and diversity. Each ingredient, unique and often overlooked, brought its own value to the dish. Together, they created something richer, more harmonious, and full of flavor. As we approach the holidays, it’s a timely metaphor for life. When we embrace our differences, include all voices, and see the potential in each individual—no matter their story—we create something extraordinary. This Christmas, let’s celebrate not only the season but also the power of inclusivity, diversity, and bringing people together. After all, it’s in these moments of connection and acceptance that we find the true meaning of the season. Wishing you a festive season filled with comfort, kindness, and shared joy. 🎄✨ #Christmas2024 #Diversity #Inclusivity #Leadership #Reflection #ComfortFood

Happy New Month, December! The festive season is here, and it’s the perfect time to reflect, celebrate, and create new opportunities. Let’s wrap up the year by building stronger brands and making lasting impacts. #tuesdaymotivation #HappyNewMonth #DecemberGoals #newmonthnewgoals #businessgrowth #socialmediamarketing #digitalmarketing #strategy #Tirosh #tiroshthrive

Forgot to plan your holiday gifts? Don’t worry—Rupt has your back. Whether it’s for your team, clients, or even a last-minute idea for yourself, we’ve got you covered: https://lnkd.in/g39VEihf With our one-piece minimum and 48-hour production, you can still give gifts that feel personal, thoughtful, and totally on-brand. From sleek tech to curated kits, backpacks, drinkware and more we make it easy to wow your recipients without the holiday stress. Don’t let the season sneak up on you—let us handle the gifting. Trust us, it’s what we do best. #HolidayGifting #CorporateGifts #EmployeeAppreciation #ClientGifting #CustomBranding #LastMinuteSolutions #RuptStyle #HolidaySeason #CorporateCulture #TeamRecognition #SwagThatMatters #CustomCorporateGifts #FastShipping #NoMinimumOrders #GiftIdeas #HolidayCrunch #BrandedMerch #CustomSolutions #WorkplaceWellness #ThoughtfulGifting #RuptOnDemand #CorporateSwag #LeadershipMatters #TeamBuilding #GiftSmart #rupt #ruptbrand #ruptcompany