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It's common for companies to host internal events during Easter. This tradition provides a great chance for teams to bond and enjoy the holiday spirit together. By organizing fun activities, businesses can encourage teamwork and create a sense of community among employees. 🫂🌟 Here are some activity ideas for your event: - Unlock the captivating tales of Easter by hosting a Folk Artist, to share stories and traditions. In this manner, you will discover with your team, the timeless customs and colorful tales that make Easter so special;🎨 - Eggs painting: a fun and relaxing activity that engages the team's creativity;🥚 - Culinary Challenge: cook together a traditional Easter dish, such as 'cozonaci,' perhaps even turning it into a team competition to make the activity more captivating. 🍴 At Enjoee, we believe that Easter is more than just a celebration—it's about bonding, creativity, and building stronger teams together! Let's make this Easter egg-ceptional together!🐰 #EasterFun #TeamSpirit #CommunityBuilding #InternEvent #EnjoeeYourEaster

Team Appreciation: A time to celebrate your team as a whole! 🎉Celebrate their hustle, dedication, perseverance, and most of all celebrate their DIVERSITY! 🎊Two weeks ago we had Team Appreciation Week! 🥳 I asked the team if they wanted one theme or multi theme week. They chose Multi theme. 🦸🏽♀️Monday we Celebrated our Dynamic Team during Dynamic Duo Day! 🦸🏽♀️We dressed up in Dynamic teams and had some lunch together. 🥪 💎Tuesday we celebrated our Vineyard Place Treasures through treasure hunts. The team dressed as pirates and they completely treasure hunts by guessing what Team Member was being described in a worksheet made for them. I complied some team members favorite items and the team had to talk to each other to figure out who was being described. 🏴☠️ 🤝Wednesday we celebrated Unity through Diversity! 🌏 We wore clothing that represents our cultural backyards and shared some treats with each other. 🍰 👩🏽🎤 Thursday we celebrated our Rockstars! We dressed as Rockstars and ate some lunch! 👩🏽🎤 🏆 Friday we had our first ever MET GALA awards. Weeks prior team members voted on each other for select categories. Some categories were Best smile, Best signer, Motivator, etc. We handed out certificates and Awards. 🎫🎟️We also handed out Raffle tickets throughout the week for those who participated in the week's activities. Our families donated many prizes for our team which were given out during this time. Grand Prize was DISNEYLAND TICKETS! 🥳 Take a look at our video recap! *I Do Not Own the rights to this music* #employeeappreciation #teamappreciation #teamengagement #humanresources #peopleoperations #leadership #latinaleadership #anthemmemorycare

If you aren’t doing Zumba at your pre-service meeting, are you even doing it right?! Look at this best practice from one of our Centers for Excellence outside of Chicago, IL. They use the pre-service meeting to run through the day’s menu and LTOs, safety, company news and reminders to keep their people informed. They keep them ENGAGED with fun and movement. That’s the difference. That’s the stickiness of building a team, a community, and a cohesive unit versus running an operation with employees. Our Eurest USA and ESFM® USA Comms team also has a version of pre-service daily. We’ve kicked off our meeting with a song of the day, favorite reels, current inspirations that a team member takes turns leading and sharing. It’s been a great way to get to know each other, work better together. 💡How can you bring your team together to build trust, drive communication and collaboration? 💡How can you be a leader “in the know” who makes sure their team knows so THEY can perform well? 💡How can you incorporate small moments of connection when you gather? Laughter is a great connector. This team is doing it right. Beth C. Laura Gigl Mike Niersbach Molly Pichotta

I love being on stage, but it wasn't always that way. 🎤 My first time representing Food People on stage was at Gulfood 4 years ago. I chose a three-piece suit paired with vibrant pink socks, perhaps aiming to make a memorable impression. However, this plan completely backfired when I tripped on the stairs, right in front of approximately 200 food industry experts. 🍊 I've come a long way since then, and whilst I know that I still have a journey ahead, I'd like to share some recommendations if you are thinking of taking to the stage. 🕺 1️⃣ Who is listening - Ask the organisers about the audience and tailor your approach to match who is listening. 🔊 2️⃣ Go off script - The organiser might provide you with a list of questions to use as a guide. Take a look at them, but don't feel restricted to using them exactly as they are. Feel free to adjust them or come up with your own questions that suit your speaking style and the flow of the conversation. 🗞 3️⃣ Challenge the panel - Quite often there are conflicting views or opinions, but a lot of the time they get skipped over. Challenge the panelists on their opinions and get them competing with others on why they think the view is correct. 🥊 Closing statement - don't wear pink socks and make sure you ask for the photos from the event so you can share them on LinkedIn! 📸 #foodpeople #wearefoodpeople #publicspeaking #speaking #onstage #learning #moderate #thoughtleadership #paneldiscussion #discussion #trends #recruitment

This photo doesn’t do the last few days justice. Conferences(Assemble Holidays would be a more appropriate name) often seem to come at a time when you don’t want to be away from your desk etc. BUT wowee was it great to let the hair down over the last few days, get to know people from our sister businesses better and to get the “good oil” from some of the best in the business about what’s helped them be successful in business and to build successful businesses. The common denominators were the importance of hiring good people, with shared values, who will add to an already great culture, be kind and to provide opportunity. Look forward to the next one.

🥯🐟 Happy National Bagel and Lox Day, LinkedIn Community! 🎉 Today, we celebrate a classic that has found its way from the heart of New York delis into the hearts (and breakfast tables) of people nationwide. Bagel and lox, with its rich history and deliciously unique taste, isn't just food; it's a culinary experience that encapsulates tradition, craftsmanship, and the joy of simple pleasures. As professionals, we often find ourselves in the fast lane, grabbing a quick bite to start our day. But today, let's take a moment to appreciate the artistry behind the perfect bagel and lox - the crispy on the outside, soft on the inside bagel, the silky-smooth cream cheese, the delicate, savory lox, and the finishing touch of capers or onions. This dish reminds us that when diverse elements come together seamlessly, they create something exceptional. Much like in our workplaces, where diverse skills, backgrounds, and perspectives unite to drive innovation and success. So, let's use today as an opportunity to: 1. Celebrate the rich tapestry of culinary traditions that enrich our lives. 2. Reflect on the importance of diversity and collaboration in creating excellence, whether in the kitchen or the boardroom. 3. Connect with colleagues, clients, or friends over a bagel and lox, fostering relationships and shared moments. Share your favorite bagel and lox experience or how your team celebrates diversity and collaboration in the comments below. Let's spread the joy and inspiration that comes from appreciating the simple yet profound things in life, like a perfectly assembled bagel and lox. Here's to embracing tradition, diversity, and the little moments that bring us together. Happy National Bagel and Lox Day! 🥯❤️ #NationalBagelAndLoxDay #DiversityAndInclusion #TeamBuilding #CulinaryTraditions #ProfessionalGrowth

📌 Happy National Nougat Day! Why am I celebrating this day? Well, because it’s such a rich part of my culture. But, also…wait for it… Nougat is typically made by mixing egg whites together and adding honey or sugar, roasted nuts, and sometimes candied fruit. In Italy, they call it torrone. In Spain, a nougat is called turrón. Now, I’ll shamelessly HR tie it all together: Culture is critical, created and modeled by leadership! The buck stops there. Here is the recipe: 🥣 Mix everyone together (focus on making meaningful connections and create opportunities for that to happen – yes, get up and walk and talk to those in your charge, as a priority). 🍯 Add honey AND sugar (focus on taking care of each other; empathy and kindness goes a long way; just do right by your employees whatever that looks like). 🍉 Throw in some nuts and fruits for good measure (focus on supporting and developing your teams; ensure everyone feels heard and given opportunities at all levels). So…aim to be proud of the recipe you have created, the nougat that represents you, and reap what you sow in loyal followers! #NationalNougatDay #CultureEatsStrategy #You’reIt!

Hospitality is all about making a difference in people's lives by doing the small things with love. It's about sharing a moment and creating a connection through service. What you do matters, and why you do it matters even more! #hospitality #kpgevents #kpgstaffing #kpgservices #kpgeventservices #kpgeventstaffing #eventstaffing #kpgtalent #TeamKPG . @everyone

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY. Today was BBQ day at work. Its events such as this that bring so much value to your team and builds #morale in those involved. Now, let me start by saying, I don’t claim to be a chef but I do take pride in my work and made sure everything was cooked properly. Today was a day to show recognition for my staff and to enjoy time together and build those relationships that help bring us together as a team. The actions of being a #serventleader represents my willingness to focus on the #growth and #wellbeing of my team. By being in a position to show my #gratitude to my team and sitting with them while we eat I felt we were a team and I donor hold seniority over anyone. The impact this event had on the atmosphere was amazing. To have a group of people sharing stories, sharing laughter and simply getting to know their pears brings so much to the team, the branch and the organization. Social events such as these are honestly #lowcost and #highreward events. It shouldn’t be done every day because they may lose their luster but on occasion they are a wonderful thing to hold. Don’t overlook the opportunity for team work and learning opportunities while you prepare for and wrap up the event. I saw a group of people become energized, improve communication and engage in conversations that egnited curiosity and interest. I look forward to the next time we can hold another bbq and share more memories and stories and help bring all of the team together. What has been your experiences with these kinds of events and what would you suggest to kick it up a notch and really bring the best out of everyone? I look forward to your contributions in the comments below. If you enjoy my #thoughtfortheday posts be sure to follow me, contribute to the conversation and share to your feed to expand our reach and grow our networks. #thanksfortheread.

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Meet Esmé! 🌟 Esmé joined us last month as our Key Partner Manager, nurturing and expanding our partnerships. Q: What stood out to you in your first week of working at Aquablu?  A: I got a taste of our work culture right away with a game of laser tag, which was a fun and unconventional way to bond with everyone. Also, it was clear from the start that creativity and ‘anything is possible’ attitudes are at the heart of everything that is done here. 💪 Q: What are 3 words you would use to describe working at Aquablu? A: Ambitious, innovative & fun 🚀 Q:What is your favourite flavour from our Refill+? A: Mango Guava sparkling water is my go-to, especially in the afternoons. It's refreshing and helps me beat the afternoon energy dip. 🥭 Are you interested in learning more about Aquablu’s innovative water solutions? Esmé would love to discuss this with you over a glass of mango guava. 🤝