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ISSUE 749 - Oct. 31, 2018 |
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Unexpected Treats Make a Difference |
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It's another pumpkin-infused edition of random musings and ideas...
- According to a study, 50% of all emails have a tonal issue, as in 50% of the time people don't know how to accurately interpret the tone of an e-mail they receive.Take the egad out of email by taking the time to pick up the phone or better still, talk in person!
- Small gestures, coupled with something unexpected, can make a difference.Tips at a New Jersey restaurant rose by 3.3% when diners were offered a chocolate; tips rose by 14.1% when they were offered two chocolates; they rose by 21.3% when they were offered one chocolate, then offered the second one by unexpectedly returning to the table with the second one!
- Marriage counselors John and Julie Gottman say that it only takes them 15 minutes to accurately predict whether or not a married couple will stay together, based on the ratio of positive to negative interactions between the couple. A 5:1 positive to negative ratio suggests the marriage will last. So, what's the ratio of positive to negative comments on your team?
- According to a Gallup poll half of 12 factors connected to employee retention relate to employees feeling valued, including being praised regularly, having someone at work who encourages their development, and having someone at work who simply cares about their well-being.
- One of my clients has an "accountability partnership" board in their office, where people can post work or personal goals and find a partner to either mentor them or help hold each other accountable.
- It's official Knock Knock Joke Day. Please celebrate accordingly!
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Mike's Fun at Work Tip |
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One of my clients holds an annual "Culture Spirit" theme day, where they challenge all their employees to dress in a costume that best embodies or reflects their corporate spirit or culture.
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Groaner of the Week |
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What do you call an orange, gourd-like vegetable that is funny?
A PUNkin!
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It's a Wacky World |
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November is Peanut Butter Lovers Month, Manatee Awareness Month, and Adopt a Turkey a Month! And of course, there's the usual assortment of offbeat theme day to celebrate up on the website, including...
November 1: Go Cook For Your Pets Day
November 3: Pumpkin Destruction Day
November 5: Fill Our Staplers Day
November 8: Abet and Aid Punsters Day
November 13: World Kindness Day
November 14: Loosen Up, Lighten Up Day
November 17: International Games Day
November 18: Married to a Scorpio Support Day
November 19: Have a Bad Day Day
November 20: Name Your PC Day
November 21: World Hello Day
November 24: Random Acts of Kindness Day
November 29: Electronic Greetings Day
November 30: Stay Home Because You're Well Day!
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Cost-Savings to Bring Mike in to Energize Your Workplace!
Winnipeg: Jan. 24-25
Edmonton: January 29 or February 1
New York: Feb 12-18
Toronto: February 22
Kelowna: April 22-30
Winnipeg: May 1
Winnipeg: May 24
Toronto: June 10-12
Halloween Fun at Work: Conjuring Up Spirits in the Workplace
Ok, it might be too late for some of you, but here are some thoughts on how to celebrate Halloween without getting fired from your job!
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