Staff Appreciation Ideas – COVID-Style

One thing that amazes me during the pandemic is the surge in creativity. Creativity abounds in all facets of our economy and, hopefully, we’ve contributed as well. I’ve always liked the saying, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” When we see what’s in the works today, how could we ever think otherwise? I wanted to share some staff appreciation ideas — Poems of Praise — for all of these excellent efforts:

ICU doctors and nurses are experimenting with new ways to ease patients’ discomfort and develop alternatives to traditional respirators
Teachers and trainers are transforming full school days into remote learning
Manufacturers and hobbyists alike are re-purposing tools and materials to make masks, PPE, and countless other creations
Families around the world are discovering new crafts and recipes, baking breads, learning to home school, and more
Parents and caregivers are finding new ways to educate, entertain, and care for their young ones
Artists and performers are singing from the streets and live-streaming concerts
Universities are figuring out how to deliver a college experience while continuing to observe social distancing recommendations

Staff Appreciation Ideas – Poems of Praise

Surging in creativity, Trainers Warehouse developed over a dozen new online resources, including virtual team-building games, playful conversation starters tools that are perfect for remote learning, and Poems of Praise (a.k.a. Raving Rhymes), which are another way to show appreciation for folks who are going above and beyond the call of duty to get through this difficult time in our lives.

In the spirit of creativity and appreciation, I want to express my deep gratitude to my staff, my vendors, my customers, my family and friends, and everyone else who is doing their best to stay healthy and spread positive thoughts! Thanks to all of you who are working tirelessly to reinvent the ways we live.