At Augeo, we view employee appreciation as a way of life. To the approximately 157 million Americans who are part of the U.S. workforce, this day of acknowledgment, and everyday employee contributions are recognized, is profoundly meaningful. When employees and their work are valued, satisfaction rises, productivity increases, and team members are motivated to expand their good work.

If brand standards aren’t the first thing you think of when planning an event, you’re not alone! But hear us out—the same guidelines that specify elements like fonts, colors and key messaging points can also add polish and impact to your next meeting or event. Let’s dig deeper.

Webster defines a "brand" as "a particular identity or image regarded as an asset." Market research tells us that customers who are emotionally engaged with a brand are: 3x more likely to recommend that brand, 3x more likely to repurchase, Less likely to shop around.

Whoever decided their employees should play games at work? Back in the 90s I had college suite mates who never saw second semester because they spent the bulk of their first semester playing video games. They never got much done because they never seemed to focus on work.

It's been an exciting year at Augeo. A year filled with growth for our people and our company–fresh thinking, new products, stronger relationships, expanded teams and greater opportunities. We look forward to the future and hope our paths with colleagues, clients, partners and friends intersect even more often in the coming year.

Explore why fostering a culture of strong internal networks and open collaboration among employees is particularly important for executives and managers.

'Tis the season…for a fresh start. We're hustling and bustling at home and in the office in an effort to kick off the new year, prepare for all that Q1 brings, and collaborate with people who matter most to our business.

Do you remember the last time you received a thank you note? Can you recall how it made you feel? Probably pretty positive. Positive about the person who sent it to you, positive about the action you were being thanked for, and more likely that you’d do the same thing again if given the opportunity. All this positivity from a simple thank you note.

You’ve likely heard the saying "plan for success"—and when it comes to determining if your event experience is successful, a little planning goes a long way. We’ve compiled a list of metrics that will not only help you plan your event, but also ensure you’re collecting the data that will show you the big picture and granular detail.