Employees Show the Love at Online Marketing Company

Internet Marketing Company, Fathom Online Marketing goes out of its way to reward employees with more than just a pat on the back. This organization hands out monthly awards based on performance, attitude and aptitude.

If the Love Trophy is bestowed upon one of its employees, that signifies that either the employee gave the most “thanks” or was thanked the most by his or her co-workers. The company has an internal program that allows employees to send simple “thank you” messages that are tallied at the end of the month for company-wide recognition that includes a heart-shaped trophy to sit on your desk, as well as a large banner that displays Rod Stewart singing “Have I told You Lately That I Love You.”

Fathom’s team-building group organizes quarterly activities that get the entire company involved. This group is also responsible for giving away the Love Trophy each month, albeit in unique ways. Recently when giving away the trophy, one of the group’s members recently donned a suit while singing Nat King Cole’s “L-O-V-E” in front of the entire company with altered lyrics to suit the occasion.

#WOWWED: It's WOW Wednesday

It's WOW Wednesday! HR leaders, execs, and managers: How do you WOW the people who go above and beyond for you in your business? Or, how have you been WOWed?

Today's WOW Wednesday idea comes from Debra. She says: "We have a spring celebration to celebrate all of our accomplishments from the past year and recognize individuals for their specific contributions." Share your own "WOW Wednesday" tip or story. Leave a comment here or post on www.facebook.com/TerryberryCompany or Twitter using hashtag #WOWWED. Make it a WOW day!

Custom Jewelry Aids Japan Earthquake Relief Fund: A cause that hits close to home for Terryberry employee

On March 11th just before 1 AM Arizona time, I received a text from my son, "Turn on the TV." I sat with disbelief as I watched CNN and listened to Japanese National News (NHK) streaming on my computer. A 9.0 earthquake and powerful tsunami were devastating Japan. I was born in Tokyo of Lutheran missionary parents and spent my childhood years in Hiroshima. I attended Japanese school where we were taught “doutoku” or ethics, and played with Japanese friends. Growing up among the Japanese, I learned so much about community and the importance of compassion, and meeting the needs of others. I have been so proud to listen to the news reports that the Japanese people are responding to their unthinkable losses with great calm and orderliness. After my graduation from high school, I came to the U.S. to attend college. Outwardly my face is Caucasian, inwardly my heart is largly Japanese. Having lived in the U.S. for longer than my years spent in Japan, I cherish loving two countries, two cultures and the peoples of both. When the earthquake shook Japan and the tsunami wiped the land clean, my first thought was “I don’t know anyone who lives there.” Having friends in many cities in Japan, and as an active volunteer in Arizona’s Japan-related activities, I quickly learned just how closely I am tied to the Sendai area.

I found myself tugged with concern about the people of Japan, now also facing ongoing problems and great concern about radiation exposure from their nuclear plants. I wanted to do more. With the support of Terryberry and the sponsors of Arizona Japan Relief, my simple sketch was turned into a beautiful jewelry design. The famous Hiroshige (the artist) woodblock of a wave (circa 1700’s) is used as the backdrop, and the Japanese “kanji” (characters) Tomo (friend) and Dachi (to reach out) and read together as Tomodachi (friendship) create the message. While this word has great meaning on its own, it also supports our (U.S.) military efforts in Japan’s relief called Operation Tomodachi.

I encourage you to support this fundraising effort. Please share it with your friends and family. Give a memento from this site as a meaningful gift. For our military, they can proudly wear the Tomodachi Lapel Tac or Pendant, knowing that the money paid supports their generosity to the people in Sendai. 100% of proceeds are earmarked for aid to Japan through the American Red Cross Earthquake Relief Fund.

While I feel very far away from those in need in Japan, there is that feeling of “what can I do?” I am warmed with the knowledge that I work with a group of people with great energy and philanthropic values. Together, with your help, we can make a difference to those affected by the horrific natural disaster in northern Japan.

Domo arigatougozaimasu! (Thank you very much!)

Beverly Washichek

Supporter of http://www.azjapanrelief.com/

#WOWWED: It's WOW Wednesday

It's WOW Wednesday! HR leaders, execs, and managers: How do you WOW the people who go above and beyond for you in your business? Or, how have you been WOWed? Today's WOW Wednesday idea comes from Lynda. She says: "We have developed a Hats Off certificate that staff and customers use to recognize employees for outstanding service. Comments are handwritten on the form and presented to the employee. A copy goes in the personnel file and is also posted in the department." Share your own "WOW Wednesday" tip or story. Leave a comment here or post on www.facebook.com/TerryberryCompany or Twitter using hashtag #WOWWED. Make it a WOW day!