Save the date - June 3, 2010: Carrots are coming!

By Natalie Limneos
O.C. Tanner - Baltimore Office

I just got back from a week at our Home Office in Salt Lake City. Not only was I wowed by the picturesque scenery and fresh mountain air, I was overwhelmed by the whole O.C. Tanner experience. I consider myself well and truly a Carrot Convert.

I've only been with the company since July 2009 so this was my first trip out to our home office and my first experience with Carrot Training.

Now I know my testimonial may come across as biased to some, after all I am an employee, but make no mistake, I suddenly experienced an 'AHA Moment' as I witnessed a glimpse of The Carrot Principle Training Seminar hosted by the wonderful Andrea Gappmayer.

The training resonated deeply with me which is why I felt compelled to write something on a personal level. I feel that so many employers don't actually realize how important appreciation is.

Before joining O.C. Tanner I was with my last employer for 7 years. Leaving was possibly one of the hardest things for me to do, but I honestly felt that I had no choice, as I felt so unappreciated.

In this economical climate it is exactly the same for employees everywhere!
There have been cutbacks, and people are working harder without the incentive of that once annual bonus or pay rise. Employees are shouldering extra responsibilities, many of which are not what they signed up for and are anything less than pleasant. This is where, just like in my case, morale hits rock bottom and good people end up moving on.

This is exactly why recognition is so vital for all companies, regardless of their size. The Carrot Principle Training Seminar teaches employers just that. It demonstrates the effectiveness of employee recognition and how appreciation has such a positive effect on company growth and productivity.

I highly recommend this seminar to any employer, no matter the size of the company. This training just puts companies back on the right track. It teaches employers the value of their people, how to keep them engaged, and ultimately how to grow, especially in these troubled times.

We are very excited to announce that The Carrot Principle Training Seminar is coming to the DC area. Don't miss this opportunity to participate ‘in America’s most valuable training program’.

The Carrot Principle Training Seminar
Date: Thursday, 3rd June 2010
Address: Capital One, 1680 Capital One Drive, McLean, VA 22102-3407

More details will be posted soon, but please feel free to call our office for more information - 410-661-5668. We look forward to seeing you there!

Don't forget to appreciate!

OC Tanner Supplies Olympics Rings for 2010

O.C. Tanner is excited to be the proud supplier of the U.S. Olympic Team rings for athletes and staff this year – continuing with the tradition since 2000....

"SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah jeweler O.C. Tanner unveiled the Vancouver 2010 Olympic athlete rings Saturday.
The jeweler will give each athlete and staff member of Team USA one of the mementos to help them remember their Olympic experience. The rings feature the Olympic Rings on the top, each athlete's sport on one side and the athlete's name and the 2010 Winter Olympics logo on the opposite side.
In celebration of the Olympic Games, O.C. Tanner jewelry stores in Park City and Salt Lake City will have Salt Lake City 2002 Olympic medals and selected athlete rings from the past 10 years on display. Visitors to the stores can view the displays during the Vancouver Olympic Games.

The 2010 Olympic Winter Games begin Feb. 12.
O.C. Tanner has been supplying the U.S. Olympic Team rings since 2000. The company is based out of Salt Lake City."

Source, KSL - http://www.ksl.com/?nid=294&sid=9524331 , January 30th, 2010