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Do you struggle to motivate your employees to reach company goals? Employee engagement, the emotional motivation someone has for the organization, is a key driver to better outcomes. Without high levels of employee engagement, goals can stagnant, and attribution rates rise. Worse so, more and more workers settle into doing only…

Is there anything more rewarding than receiving a trophy? Filling your mantle with trophies is the best way to show off your successes. They look great, they’re great conversation pieces, and they’ll bring you on a trip down memory lane to your former glories. It’s even better when the trophy…

A great way to boost morale around the office is to have a contest. These are fun for everyone and can also help to improve productivity. One contest any company can have is an employee of the month program. This allows you to highlight one employee each month to publically acknowledge their…

If you’re planning a party for your friends and family, you should be able to have as much fun as they do. Being the host of a party can get stressful if you’re not organised, but there are simple ways to make it easier for yourself. For example, writing out…

Stop. It’s banquet time. Who doesn’t love a good awards ceremony to honour our local athletes? Banquets are great fun, but they do always come off a little bit…formulaic. If you’re looking for a way to spruce up your awards banquet, you’ve come to the right place. Here are 5…

Participation trophies aren’t the only way to say “good job” for a successful season. Think outside the box to find other superlative examples for awards that highlight unique contributions. Kids like being commended for their achievements. Everyone contributes to the team in their own way, and by all means, you should…

Victory is its own reward. Except when it’s not and you really want a nice, shiny trophy to memorialise your accomplishments. Trophies are a great way to celebrate success and boost team morale. It’s healthy for children to experience new things and learn about success and failure. But they should also…

You’re planning on having a party at your house, but why keep the party inside? It’s time to have some fun outdoors. Your activities shouldn’t be limited to video games or movies. There are plenty of more exciting games to be played outside. Don’t know how to entertain your guests? Here are five of…

Giving an award acceptance speech is easy enough: you get up on the stage and share a few words. Giving a good speech, though? That’s a different story. If you watch award ceremonies, you know how easy it is to mess up a speech. This is doubly true if you’re not used to speaking…

Whether you call it football or soccer, it’s no secret that this sport offers some of the biggest pay packages on Earth. Last year, Lionel Messi was the second highest paid sportsman on the planet, pocketing a whopping $111 million in pay and endorsements. It’s no surprise then that the most expensive trophy in…

Every year, millions gather to watch the four most prestigious golf tournaments – the kingmakers that define the next year’s invitations, hype, and sponsorships. Winning just one of these events is enough to transform a professional golfer’s career. It was at the 1960 U.S. Open where golf legend Arnold Palmer two-putted for…

An amazing, dedicated teacher is truly a gift to both kids and parents. You never know where those invaluable lessons can take your child in life. Some teachers are just simply irreplaceable. That’s why it’s so important to show your appreciation when you can. If a teacher you love and respect is…

Are you at a loss for what to engrave on your sports team’s trophies? It can be difficult to make them feel personal but not cheesy. Award engraving isn’t a science, but there are a few useful tips that can be found with some searching. We’ve compiled these tips to…

Your pupils are less than exuberant to participate. What ways can you spark their drive and engage their curiosity? Have you tried awards? Funny superlative awards? Humor is a powerful ally so why not use it? These five funny awards for students are sure to put a little extra jive in…

The statistics show that 70% of workers are actively disengaged. This means that productively is adversely affected and this can have a negative impact on your business. One of the best ways to boost morale and get your staff more in tune with each other is to have a bit of healthy…

Is a participation trophy if life isn’t always about winning? We’re going to dig down deep into the topic of participation trophies. Follow along as we uncover the question: should kids get participation trophies? There is nothing wrong with a little healthy competition. In fact, competition helps us push forward…

Did you know that in the UK, over 80% of all children have played some kind of team sport within the last month? Even just between the 5-10 year olds, around 30%  of them have played a recent football game. Now just imagine the older people, and ones i university. That is a…

Students today aren’t as motivated as they were in the decades before. It’s not simply a feeling either – studies show the rate of student numbers in the United Kingdom is lower now. You as their mentor, as a teacher or coach, shoulder the responsibility of keeping your students motivated. One of the…

Building employee loyalty isn’t that hard. Most people want a great work environment and caring management. Not a stressful job that doesn’t have rewards. Keeping your employees happy isn’t that hard. Expressing gratitude with random surprises and tokens of your appreciation go a long way. Companies are learning that recognizing the contributions of their…

Wrapping up a season of team sports can be one of the best emotional moments you can have. There are a lot of things that can go right. There are even more that can go wrong. How do you end a great season on the best footing? With wonderful rugby…

Are you planning to host a singing competition but you aren’t sure what to offer as a prize? Coming up with unique trophy ideas is a great way to make your competition stand out. Move on from basic designs and reward the winner with an award they will treasure forever….

The office Christmas party is a yearly tradition that helps to alleviate stress and bring the team closer together. However, with a Christmas party occurring every year, the question arises of how to keep it interesting. Don’t worry, we’ve got a few ideas. One of the best ways to liven…

Retirement marks an important milestone in an employees life and these days its coming later in life. In the UK the number of people who are retiring after the age of 70 has doubled. This means that many people are working longer and increasing their years of service. If you have…

The quality of education a child gets is directly connected to how passionate their teachers are about their work. It’s hard for students to get excited about things like finding the square root of “x” and the use of proper grammar if they don’t have someone inspiring them to learn. More so,…