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64 MID-DECEMBER 2009 9 WWW.ADVANTAGESMAG.COM M CO OM M WE E R RE ECOGNIZE GREAT REW W A ARDS. he b best thing gs in life are free; a k kind rema ark, a hea arty con- gra atulations s and a warm pat on n the ba ack can make all th he difference in a an employ- ee e’s day. R Regardl less of the method, employe ee reco ognition is an impor rtant par rt of ho ow compa- nies man nage inte ernal relationships. Studies h have show wn that t employee productiv vity , intere r st and d enthusi- asm for w work and d compa any-related issues increase wh hen they y feel they are valued d member rs of a te eam. Recogni ition can t take man ny forms, and believe e it or n not, rec cog o nition programs d don’t need d to bre eak the bank. Emplo oyees appr preciate c consis- tent verbal o or written n messag ges of appreciation f for o the wor rk they d do o on a day-to-day b bas a is from th t e mana ag- er e s they interact t with, and th t at works k ha hand-in-hand wit ith gifts or or awards s fro om the company y’s HR depa artment or d department head ds. Th This showcase features n new award ds products that t are sure to t k kindle ideas for your cl clients’ next t em mploye ee award or recogn nition pro- gram m or c customer loyalty ini n tiative. By J Jill Ma alc l olm 2 1 ADVANTAGES MID-DECEMBER 2009 64 SHOWCASE: REWARDS & RECOGNITION 4 4 1 2 2 1. LOCAL HERO. L Laser- -engraved resi in award is a accen nted with gold d trim. Hang award d on the wall o or keep it free- standing with an ea asel back. From Los A Altos Trophy In nc., asi/67970, 8 800-7 706-9976. 2. MOMENT CAPTURED. H High-d defi e nition video camera also ta akes st till images up to o 12 mega pix xels. In ncludes 2.4" color or LCD and pop p-up U USB cable. From D Digi i tal Packag k ing g Inc., asi/49727, 800-3 -307-4592 5 . 3. SIMPLE TRUTHS. Book series feat tures a line of inspi- rational gift boo oks on such top pics a as leadership, team mwork and mak king a difference. Mov vies inspired b by the e books are availab ble online. Fro om The Book Comp pany, asi/41010 0, 800-367-9388. 4. STELLAR PERFORMANCE. Cobalt blue a and clear textur red art glass aw ward features sa d ard features san nd- blasted a an nd color-filled im mp printin ng. From R m R.S. Ow wens & Comp pany In nc., asi asi/ /75530, 8 800-282-620 00. 3 New resin award can be hung or stands free HD camera takes video or stills up to 12 mega pixels Online inspirational movies complement each book

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64 MID-DECEMBER 2009 9 WWW.ADVANTAGESMAG.COMMCOOMM

WEE RREECOGNIZE GREAT REWWAARDS.

he bbest thinggs in life are free; a kkind remaark, a heaarty con-graatulationss and a warm pat onn the baack can make all thhe difference in aan employ-eee’s day. RRegardlless of the

method, employeee recoognition is an imporrtant parrt of hoow compa-nies mannage inteernal relationships. Studies hhave showwn thatt employee productivvity, interer st andd enthusi-asm for wwork andd compaany-related issues increase whhen theyy feel they are valuedd memberrs of a teeam.

Recogniition can ttake manny forms, and believe e it or nnot, reccogo nitionprograms ddon’t need d to breeak the bank. Emplooyees apprpreciate cconsis-tent verbal oor writtenn m essagges of appreciation fforo the worrk they ddo o ona day-to-day bbasa is from tht e manaag-ere s they interact t with, and tht at workskhahand-in-hand witith gifts oror awards sfroom the companyy’s HR depaartment or ddepartment headds.

ThThis showcase features nnew awardds products thatt a re sure totkkindle ideas for your clclients’ next temmployeee award or recognnition pro-gramm or ccustomer loyalty inin tiative.– By JJill Maalcl olm

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1. LOCAL HERO.LLaser--engraved resiin award is aaccennted with goldd trim. Hang awardd on the wall oor keep it free-standing with an eaasel back. From Los AAltos Trophy Innc., asi/67970, 8800-7706-9976.

2. MOMENT CAPTURED.HHigh-ddefi e nition video ca mera also taakes sttill images up too 12 mega pixxels. Inncludes 2.4" coloror LCD andpopp-up UUSB cable. From DDigii tal Packagk ingg In c., asi/49727, 800-3-307-45925 .

3. SIMPLE TRUTHS.Book series feattures a line of inspi-rational gift boooks on such toppics aas leadership, teammwork and makking a difference. Movvies inspired bby thee books are availabble online. FroomThe Book Comppany, asi/410100, 800-367-9388.

4. STELLAR PERFORMANCE.Cobalt blue aand clear texturred art glass awward features sa dard features sannd-blasted aannd color-fi lled immpprintinng. From Rm R.S. Owwens & Comppany Innc., asiasi//75530, 8800-282-62000.

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HD camera takes video or stills up to

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5. WORDS OF WISDOM.Inspirationaall book fofor new staff or executiveves offers origiginal storories and quotations froomm trainers, sspeakerers and coaches. From SSparkle Presentatations, , aasi/88448, 800-932-00973.

6. HANDS OF TIME.Chroonograapph watch features gegenuine leatherrtexxttured sstrap, stainless-steel cl case and datetedisisplay. PPresented in hinged d wooden gift bt box.FFrom Innternational Merchanandise Conceppts, aasi/628820, 800-331-6624.4.

7. GOLDEN AGE.Classsic carriage clock ffeatures brarass fi nish anandrottaating ball penduluumm. Quartz mmovementt. Frorom International MMerchandisee Conceptsts, assi/62820, 800-3311-6624.

8. FACE THE MUSIC.Compact speapeakker system with concealed signal cable feaeatutures bi-fold design that protects the speakeakers when carrying. Designg ed ed toto matmatch thehe iPod and can be uusedsed as a stand for it. Includes USB poowewer cable. From Natico Origi-nals Inc., asi/i/7373010, 800-628-4261.

9. AHEAD OF ITS TIME.Cittizizen Eco-Drive watch looks like a regular upupscale watch but never needs a battery. An award-winning technology harnesses power from the sun or other light sources and stores it in a special cell. From Bonica Precision Inc., asi/40903, 800-220-8463.63.

10. TREAD ON ME.Welcome mat t fefeatures onene la large character monogram. 10 100% UV V popolypropylene fabric will not fadade in sunlnliight. From Logo Mats,asi/6784949, 888-6628-7462.

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Original stories from trainers, speakers

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Classic design updated with modern

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Eco-Drive watch never needs a

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New UV polypropylene mat will not fade in

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1. TIME WARP.Modern clock design features clock face suspended in glass with aluminum accents and base. Batteries included. FroFrom Nm Norworwoodood Pr Promoomotiotionalnal Pr Produoductscts, asi/63110, 800-784-5242.

2. JOB WELL DONE.AccAccentent an any py persersonaonalizlizeded mesmessagsage we withith this bamboo plaque with laser-engraved imprint. From Crystal D, asi/47759, 800-544-1131.

3. ABC.Customized word art made from photos that look like letters. From AlphabetPIX, asi/34407, 888-605-4808.

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2. NATURAL DRIVE.Communicate corporate values with this “focus” lionmotivational poster with quote and image. From RMI Awards, asi/80271, 877-228-1196.

3. CONTEMPORARY STYLE.Half-moon desk clock with optical crystal and faceted detailcancan fe featuaturere sansandbldblastast or or sc screereen-pn-prinrint dt desiesigngn. Fr Fromom IntInternerna-a-tional Merchandise Concepts, asi/62820, 800-331-6624.

4. TOP PERFORMER.Desk award features color fi nish and acrylic decorative characteristics for a unique commemorative piece. FromAdvance Corporation, asi/32180, 800-328-9451.

1. BIG SMILES.tal video camera Waterproof HD digires and features also takes still pictuent options. Froma variety of equipmc.c., a, asi/si/40940903,03,BonBonicaica Pr Preciecisiosion In Incnc

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5. INNOVATIVE DESIGN.Curved slumped glass award features customizable pattern designs to create a one-of-a-kind piece. From R.S. Owens & Company Inc., asi/75530, 800-282-6200.

6. ETCHED IN STONE.Heavyweight solid-limestone coaster canbbe custtomiizedd withith a ffour-c lolor processdesign printed directly on the stone. FromMemoAct LLC, asi/70580, 877-660-9753.

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New motivation image is exclusive to

RMI Awards

One-of-a-kind piece in slumped glass

Waterproof HD video recording

Bold color in enduring acrylic

Four-color process printed directly on limestone

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