COMMUNITY BUILDING 152. Recognize Send out a quarterly recognition email recognizing the accomplishments of fellow employees and sharing some humor. 153. Give Kudos Have a “Kudos” board at your next offsite. Get an envelope for every attendee, lots of blank postcards, and pens. Encourage people to write quick handwritten “thank yous” to their coworkers and place them in their envelope.1 154. Celebrate Coworker’s Day Host an employee appreciation day in the vein of Mother’s Day or Father’s Day where anyone can celebrate anyone else. 155. Award Humor Include “Humor Awards” at your next offsite. Solicit nominations for awards in categories like best email, best meeting, best video, and best offsite. 1 It was through one of these boards that I learned people really like my hair. 86
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