When COVID first began in March, I don’t think many would have believed it would last into the fall. Now it’s looking like we’ll have to ride it well into 2021. Below are some of the industry trends that materialized during the pandemic that we think will stay with us long after we eventually return back to our “old” normal;
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As a technology innovator, we’ve long had the ability to reach out and engage through technology.  Many of our clients has leveraged such a tool for onsite events over the years, deploying them in person at Cisco, Salesforce and Oracle events. As these events move to the virtual domain our technology has been here to capture that same excitement, without being face to face. Continue Reading

If there was ever a time to applaud a woman’s innate ability to multitask, overcome obstacles and prosper, it is here and now. March is National Women’s History month and with all the chaos and uncertainty all around the world, women are bravely facing the current conditions, rolling up their sleeves and staying strong in times when it matters most.  Continue Reading

In our final post, exploring the psychology of color, we find ourselves amazed by the color green; it’s significant influence on people and industries all around the globe.  Green is a power color in that it quickly communicates that whatever it is, it’s good for the planet. Green, from a psychology perspective, signifies health, growth and renewal, as well as kindness and balance. The color has evolved from being a color into a movement; one of cultural and corporate awareness for corporate social responsibility; and not just around the health of the planet, but for the communities we live and work in as well as the marketplace we share. 

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The holiday season is in full swing; chalk full of festivities, food and the frenzy of friends, near and far.  While we love the holidays, we would all agree that if possible, we’d forgo the travel scene with its congestion, misplaced bags, and that loss of sleep over all the things we need to accomplish before we get to take a break.  So whether it’s for you or the team of travelers that work for you, here are our select travel essentials to help relieve some of the travel turmoil.

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As we find ourselves mid-summer, many of us are thinking back to that time when we promised ourselves that by now, things would slow down – that we’d find time to do all the little things that have been piling up.  So why is the pile still there?

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With a cohort of new college grads looking for work this time of year, now is the time to explore the world of talent management.  If you have spent time in our HQ in San Jose this year, you have seen the oversized color boards; each representing different facets of corporate gifting and the correlating service areas we address for our clients.

So why do we associate blue with talent management? According to color psychology: blue calls to mind feelings of calmness or serenity. It is often described as peaceful, tranquil, secure, and orderly.

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As of May 10th, 2019, the US government increased tariffs by 15%, bringing the total tariff to 25% on a number of imported promotional gifts that are manufactured in China.   As these tariffs are calculated at the time the impacted product arrives in the United States, it can at times be challenging to foresee this extra cost beforehand.

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We are at a point in time where once accepted ‘rules’ are bending and the norms of our parents are melting away.   You no longer have to be 50+ to be a leader or a change maker here in the US or abroad.   We no longer need an MBA to get the ear of a wise investor such is the story of Snapchat & Mashable founders.   Mentors are no longer just those with grey hair and education no longer only flows downhill.   Today we are seeing that no matter your age, education or experience; you can make change.
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As promised in our Intro to the Psychology of color, in this post we are featuring the power of red.

“Red is a key color for 2019 as it is being worn either as a pop with neutrals like khaki, white or black or even head-to-toe.  Terms like “fearless”,“brave” and “irreverent” are currently being used to describe color not just on the fashion runways but by major retail brands as well.

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