Appreciation is a WIN, WIN, WIN situation!

I love appreciation. I love how it makes me feel when someone says they appreciate me or when someone tells me what a great job I did on a project. I know that it is stereotypical for a Generation Y person to seek praise for even the smallest tasks... But let's be honest- we all love praise (even those Baby Boomers)!

One of the coolest resources for employee recognition ideas and products is http://www.baudville.com/. This company is my inspiration! I love their ideas. If you've never checked out Baudville, you need to right now! I would spend all of my money there if I could. When I go to work, I am looking for ways to appreciate people. It is something that I've done for years and it is something that is very rewarding for me. As much as I love it when people appreciate me, I love it even more to see someone's face light up when they know that they are appreciated.

There is a report that over 60% of Americans do not feel appreciated at work. This report supposedly came from the Department of Labor. I don't know how someone could have come up with concrete numbers on this, but the point is Americans work hard and should be appreciated for it. There's a book called "The One Minute Manager" by Blanchard and Johnson. It's a great book. You can read it in about an hour. This book talks about how you can appreciate people in one minute. Just go and spend one minute with your employees each day and let them know you appreciate them. It makes sense. It's easy. Why don't we do it?

Most people don't spend nearly as much time researching appreciation and recognition ideas as I do. As I'm looking at my time spent on the research I do on the subject, I am realizing that it's become a hobby. I love promoting positive ideas and feelings in the workplace.  Appreciation and recognition have become some of my core values. I apply these principals in my personal life as well. Friends and family love feeling appreciated just as much as coworkers. A quick email or text message can make someone's day. It can help mend rocky relationships. Find time to appreciate someone today. Need some ideas? Considering my passion for the subject, I'd be more than happy to share some ideas with you.

Today's challenge for you: Send an e-card. http://www.baudville.com/epraise
Why not make someone's day today?

"I made a resolve then that I was going to amount to something if I could. And no hours, nor amount of labor, nor amount of money would deter me from giving the best that there was in me. And I have done that ever since, and I win by it. I know."Colonel Sanders

Tips for Entrepreneurs

Check out these small business tips from the web. I think these will be appreciated by my other small business owner/entrepreneur friends.

http://invoicebubble.com
Free invoices - you make your own invoices. It's beautiful! Your customers don't even know that there is a 3rd party company - you can get paid through paypal. This looks simply great. I'm most likely going to use it myself...

I got the idea to check out invoicebubble.com from workhappy.net -- so go check out that site too. They have great business ideas for small business people- "Killer ideas" they say.
www.workhappy.net
I realize these are not "HR related" tips- but I think they will still be helpful to small business owners/ managers. Also, you will learn that I am interested in all things entrepreneur, therefore I will share with you.

"People who ask confidently get more than those who are hesitant and uncertain. When you've figured out what you want to ask for, do it with certainty, boldness and confidence."Jack Canfield

Please let me know if this was helpful to you.

Thanks,
Tara

Welcome!

Welcome to the TNT human resources consulting blog!

This is where I am going to keep you up to date with all of the exciting adventures that await in the upcoming days, weeks, and months. Get ready world, the newest human resources management consultant is about to unleash some positivity in the workforce!

This is where I want you to get to know me as a professional and learn about what it is that I can do for your business or your organization.

I will share stories and ideas on the blog-- these are sure to spark your interest and generate some discussion on how I will work with your organization to make your dreams of engaged employees a reality!

"Everyone has an invisible sign hanging from their neck saying, 'Make me feel important.' Never forget this message when working with people." Mary Kay Ash

Enjoy your Saturday! Thanks for stopping in,

Tara