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Have you had your festive party yet? 🎄 We all love a good holiday party—who doesn’t enjoy the chance to relax, celebrate, and connect with teammates over some festive treats?  But while a great end-of-year bash is fun, there are other things that truly make a lasting impact on your staff. ✨Recognition and Appreciation Taking the time to thank each team member for their hard work, resilience, and contributions throughout the year is worth more than any gift or party favour. Simple acts of recognition can fuel motivation and remind everyone why they’re valued. ✨ Flexibility and Time Off The holidays are a busy season for everyone. Granting flexibility in schedules and supporting well-deserved time off shows employees that their well-being matters and encourages a healthier work-life balance. ✨ Career Development Opportunities Investing in growth opportunities, whether through training, mentorship, or goal-setting, demonstrates that the company is committed to employees’ futures, not just their current roles. ✨ Transparent Communication With the new year around the corner, sharing plans, goals, and updates helps everyone feel involved and aligned with the direction of the company. So while we’ll raise a glass and enjoy the holiday spirit, let’s also remember what really matters: creating an environment where each team member feels appreciated, empowered, and inspired for the year ahead. 🍾🌟 Happy holidays, and here’s to a brighter, more fulfilling year together! (Image Source - Canva Pro, by LuckyBusiness)

Wrapping Up the Year While Staying on Duty As the year winds down and most of you prepare for festive holidays, I find myself embracing a different rhythm. One that doesn't pause for the season. As a matter of fact, I will be among the people that makes it possible for the majority to create a memorable festive season. As a customer support enthusiast, the holiday season is my time to shine. While others take a break, I gear up, ensuring guests I interact with experience the magic of the #season, whether they're celebrating far from home or taking a much-needed getaway. It’s a privilege to be part of those memorable moments. They include organizing special requests, handling last-minute changes, and being the calm in the midst of holiday hustle and bustle. This role teaches resilience, adaptability, and the joy of delivering excellence, no matter the time of year. So, to my fellow #professionals working through the festivities: thank you for your dedication. And to everyone else enjoying their time off: know that behind the scenes, someone is always ready to make your moments unforgettable. Wishing you all a season filled with warmth, cheer, and a renewed sense of purpose as we step into the new year! Your LinkedIn buddy, Peris Wangui . #CustomerSupport #Customercareexecutive #customersuccess #HolidaySeason #EndOfYearReflection #CustomerExperience #customercare #customerservice

🎄🐾Officially Promoted !!! 🐾🎅🏻 Christmas 2024: My puppy, Coffee, has officially been promoted to Chief Holiday Officer (CHO), and he’s already implemented a foolproof strategy for maximum festive success: 1️⃣ Bark at the Tree Every tree needs a robust security system, and Coffee’s constant barking ensures no squirrel, delivery driver, or rogue ornament gets too close. Lesson: Stay vigilant, and your efforts will get noticed (and rewarded with treats). 2️⃣ Guard the Presents Forget motion sensors—Coffee ensures every gift under the tree remains intact… unless, of course, it smells like bacon. His motto? ‘Protect with loyalty, but inspect for snacks.’ Lesson: Sometimes you need to unwrap opportunities to find hidden value. 3️⃣ Pose for Photos Coffee knows that looking cute in holiday photos guarantees extra cuddles and social media fame. Lesson: Presentation is everything—especially when angling for bonus belly rubs. 4️⃣ Strategic Naps The hustle of the holidays requires rest. Coffee’s well-timed snoozes under the tree remind us all that even top performers need to recharge. Lesson: Work hard, nap harder. Here’s to learning from Coffee’s paw-fect holiday playbook as we head into 2025. May your holidays be merry, bright, and filled with as much joy as a dog chasing wrapping paper! 🐾 Wishing you a tail-wagging Christmas and a pawsperous New Year! 😗Just continuing my quest of flooding your Linkedin feed periodically with portraits of my dogs

As we juggle year-end goals, holiday festivities, and the joy (and chaos) that comes with it all, finding harmony can feel like a magic trick. But at WORK Lakes Region, we’re here to help you finish the year strong and smoothly, offering inspiring solutions to keep you focused, productive, and balanced through it all. Here’s a quick peek at what’s waiting for you: Finding Harmony in the Holiday Hustle - https://lnkd.in/gx9SVra8

Agility & Christmas: A Perfect Holiday Harmony... In case you are among the people who think that "agile is something I can never relate to or apply in my daily life", check out the shared themes below and think twice: 🚚 Preparation and Flexibility: 🔀 Just like agility requires quick thinking and adaptability, preparing for Christmas often involves being flexible with plans and ready to handle unexpected changes. Planning menus, booking flights and getting presents ahead… or stocking up on popular items, extending store hours, promotions and having a contingency plan for supply chain disruptions - these are all things to consider as an individual or a business, trying to battle the holiday rush. 🤼 Teamwork: ☃️ Both agility in a work environment and Christmas celebrations often involve collaboration and teamwork to achieve the best results. Encourage collaboration among your relatives or employees to ensure smooth operations. This could include team-building activities, clear communication channels, and recognizing the efforts of staff who go above and beyond during the busy season. ☃️ Joy and Celebration: 🎉 Agility can bring a sense of accomplishment and joy when goals are met efficiently, much like the joy and celebration that come with the Christmas season. Create a festive atmosphere for your family, employees and customers. Decorate, play holiday music, offer special promotions or events that spread holiday cheer. This can boost morale and enhance the everyone's experience and happiness.  🔍 Continuous Improvement: 💡 Just as agility focuses on iterative progress and continuous improvement, each Christmas season often brings new ideas and traditions, enhancing the celebration year after year. Whether it's refining your holiday recipes or finding better ways to decorate, there's always room for growth and innovation. Use the holiday season as an opportunity to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement - this could be a refined marketing strategy, improved customer service, or optimizations in logistics - there's always room to grow and innovate. By applying these themes, everyone can not only navigate the holiday season more effectively but also create a positive and memorable experience for each person involved. 🎄🏢✨ What do you think? Do you see any other connections between the two? 👀

🎄 December: A Month of Reflection and Resolution.. As we step into the final month of the year, December becomes more than just a festive season—it’s a time for us to reflect on the year gone by and prepare for what lies ahead. 🌟 In the workplace, it’s the perfect moment to: Wrap up pending projects and tie up loose ends. Set goals for the upcoming year, ensuring a clear and strategic start to January. 1). Celebrate achievements—big or small—and express gratitude to the team for their hard work and dedication. 2). Plan for growth, focusing on professional development and opportunities to innovate. 3). End-of-Year Celebrations Don’t forget to make time for some festive fun! Celebrate accomplishments together and foster a culture of mutual trust and friendship. December reminds us that every end is also a new beginning. Let's use these last weeks to finish strong, and recharge for an even better year ahead. How are you wrapping up your work year? Share your tips or reflections in the comments! ✨ #DecemberGoals #YearEndReflections #WorkplaceMotivation #TeamSuccess

🐰 Reflecting on celebrating holidays 🐣 I don't know about you, but how I want to spend my time and energy has really evolved over the years. This past bank holiday, it got me thinking... From childhood to my 20s and early 30s, it was all about following tradition, not necessarily without questioning the stress it sometimes brought, but definitely accepting it as part of the routine. Certain dynamics and plans would often add pressure - whether it was managing large gatherings, navigating potential conflicts, or simply feeling overwhelmed and drained by the festivities. I found myself bending over backward to accommodate others and my idea of what that tradition had to look like 👉 neglecting my own well-being in the process. 🤔 Does this sound familiar? While considering others' needs is important, I've realised the significance of prioritising my own. Listening to my own needs has become increasingly vital. 🌟 Because ignoring our needs, as we all know, is not sustainable and will show up in one way or another. ✨ So, my message to you is this: Take the time to reflect and evaluate what's best for you, also with routines and traditions 🗣 start setting those boundaries. It's the key to a happier, more fulfilling life, where your energy is directed toward what truly matters. ❤️ #SelfCare #Boundaries #WellBeing #Energy #Reflection

Coming out of Thanksgiving, it's time to get back into the groove and make the most of our workdays. Especially Mondays. When we're our freshest. The last few years have taught me a few key practices that keep me focused and productive: → Start with a clear plan → Prioritize high-impact tasks → Take regular breaks → Maintain a clutter-free workspace → Stay hydrated and nourished → Set boundaries for screen time and collaboration And end each day with reflection. Simple, but it works. After all the holiday festivities, getting back to basics is what helps me regain my momentum and move toward my goals. What are some of your go-to strategies for getting back on track after a break? 💫

🎄 The Last Full Working Week Before Christmas 🎄 As we approach the holiday season, many of us are finding it harder to focus, with visions of festive fun, family, and time off dancing in our heads. It’s totally understandable—this time of year can feel like a whirlwind! But while we count down to our well-earned breaks, let’s take a moment to reflect on those who will be working through Christmas. 💙 To those keeping things running over the holidays, from emergency services to hospitality, transport, and retail—you’re the true heroes of the season. Your dedication ensures the rest of us can enjoy the holidays, and we are so grateful. 🍷 To those working abroad this Christmas, away from family and friends, you are incredible. Your sacrifices don’t go unnoticed, and you’re a vital part of keeping the world connected and moving forward. ✈️ Our business sector thrives because of amazing individuals like you, and your example reminds us why we should continue to work hard in this final stretch. Having the privilege to take time off isn’t something to take for granted—it’s something to honour. So, as we wind down this week: ✨ Be kind. ✨ Be patient. ✨ And embrace the holiday spirit. Let’s all remember that not everyone gets to feel the full Christmas cheer. Whether it’s a kind word, a simple thank-you, or lending a helping hand, small acts of appreciation can go a long way. Here’s to making this season joyful for everyone, however we can. ❤️ #ChristmasSpirit #Gratitude #ThankYou #HolidaySeason