A lot of work must go into cultivating professional relationships. Anyone who’s ever stressed over that first coffee with a potential prospect knows that those meetings are just the first step in creating lasting business connections that will, ideally, benefit both parties. So, what comes next?

A good boss does whatever it takes to keep workers inspired and engaged. A wise one does it in a way that requires as little funding as possible, with a maximum return on investment.

A gift basket to show your appreciation for a job well done can have a surprising effect – both on a worker’s morale as well as their productivity and output. Why? Well, unlike corporate trinkets that get tossed in the trash, a tasty edible gift is the ultimate “lived” experience.

As more workers flow back into offices, employers are back to facing the challenges of office culture – and looking for ways to breathe life and energy back into their office culture. Unless you have a nap room, take simple steps to keep people awake and energized at their desks.

As long as it serves to promote a product or company – even if indirectly or subconsciously – a method could be considered a part of your branding campaign. Seven popular branding trends were recently outlined that could be applied in many ways.

Charity auctions are all the rage. This popular and effective way to raise money for your cause can be live or online, from dinner tables or from computers and mobile devices at home. What will make it memorable is the food you provide along with it.

Because popcorn is light, inexpensive, versatile and universally beloved, it’s also the perfect snack to include in company kitchens and at corporate events. There are many reasons why popping popcorn is so popular.

There are endless reasons that the months of October through December are optimal times to celebrate everything from your hard-working team to the amazing products and services to recently added partners and clients. Positive, life-affirming, harvest themes have the potential to make any seasonal event sparkle.

Happier employees tend to stay with their company longer. Because of this and many other reasons, it’s important to focus on office morale.

One reason corporate events exist is to show support and create a positive environment where bonds will be forged (and maybe some key business partnerships, as well). So there are many reasons to look at the psychological effect of your seasonal soiree.

Corporate gifts are important because, even when coming from a company, they can still show an appreciation for the individual.

It’s the time of year to dress up your events, using different seasonal colors to make a statement or show off important themes in your latest campaigns. There are many ways that organizations can create a seasonal flair at their autumn event - by providing high-quality snack food that everyone will enjoy.