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  News From ABC Gifts and Baskets April 2003  

 

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Gift Giving 101

Don't Get Fooled!

Building Employee Relationships is Critical to Your Success

Holiday Calendar





Administrative Professionals Day, April 23, 2003

The number one way to keep your business growing is to cultivate a staff that shares your vision and wants to carry out your plan.

Recognize the efforts of the people who make your business run!

With gift ideas in all price ranges, we make it easy for you to say "Thanks For A Job Well Done!"

Mention code "10%ADMIN" at check out to get 10% off your order, through April 20, 2003. Discount will not show automatically, but we will take 10% off when processing the order.

DON'T DELAY another minute ... Call Now to Order!


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  • Gift Giving 101

   Here are suggestions of creative ideas to put on your card for Administrative Assistants Day:

-Thanks for being on my team! Great job!

-Keep up the great work!

-Thank you for all you do!

-Your hard work and dedication are appreciated today and all year.

-Your hard work and diligence are an inspiration to everyone, and indispensable to me.


If you need ideas for your Assistant....

 
  • Don't Get Fooled!
   Be on guard! Be vigilant! Maybe with this warning you'll be ready and won't be caught by surprise.

What are we watching for? April Fool's Day, of course.

People have taken great pleasure on pulling small pranks on friends and co-workers on April 1 for as long as anybody can remember. Just how did all this get started anyway, you might wonder?

It all goes back to 16th century France, when the New Year actually started on April 1. Pope Gregory changed all that with his new calendar for the Christian world introduced in 1562, which moved the start of the New Year to January 1. There were those who didn't hear of the change or didn't want to believe in it, so they remained steadfast in April 1 as the first day of the New Year. Those that followed the new calendar took great enjoyment in referring to them as "April Fools" and played tricks on the non-believers.

Hundreds of years later, we all still enjoy playing April Fool's on unsuspecting victims. So, if someone tells you the company is shortening the workday by four hours or the old classic, "your shoes are untied," remember, we warned you!
 
  • Building Employee Relationships is Critical to Your Success
   Did you know that employee turnover is one of the most substantial hidden costs in business today? It is commonly referred to as "the silent profit killer". When you consider all of the time and money spent each year on hiring and training employees, it is easy to see how keeping employees satisfied can translate into valuable savings. In today's uncertain market, it is crucial that businesses cultivate their most valuable asset - employees.

Employee Relationship Management (ERM) is about implementing effective business communications that build employee confidence, trust and loyalty. ERM can greatly increase employee productivity and commitment, while reducing turnover and internal costs. This allows companies to identify and interact with their employees, providing much of the same benefits as a successful Customer Relationship Marketing (CRM) program.

While most companies see the value of a CRM program, few spend the adequate time, money and resources on developing employee relationships. By creating a relationship with your employees, you give them the respect they deserve. If you expect them to provide superior customer service for your business, then you need to treat them as if they are your best customers. The fact is that they are your best customers.

One way to begin an successful ERM program is to let employees know that you care what they think. Encourage feedback about management, customer needs and corporate practices. The more input employees have within their organizations, the more empowered and attached they will feel. Survey them frequently to see how they feel about specific issues. Recognize their suggestions by rewarding employees for cost-saving ideas. Celebrate birthdays and employee anniversaries so that they feel they are an integral part of your corporate family.

We can help you set up a personalized program to recognize the important dates in your employees' lives. Call us today to find out about how we can help you implement a cost-effective ERM gift program. Just hand us your list of employee anniversaries and birthdays, and we'll take care of the rest!

For Your Male Associates

 
  • Holiday Calendar
   April 3, Don't Go to Work Unless It's Fun Day

April 10 , Golfers Day

April 16, National Stress Awareness Day

April 23, World Book Day

April 27, Tell a Story Day

April 30, National Honesty Day

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