2022 Marks the 75th Anniversary of Toys for Tots Program
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWith over $7,000 in generous donations received, 2022 has been a great year for the Gavel Gives raffle initiative for the Toys for Tots Foundation.
‘Tis the Season of Giving: St. Joseph’s Food Pantry
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrom November 4th-18th, Gavel International employees generously brought in two carts of much-needed non-perishable food items and made a monetary contribution. These donations were delivered to St. Joseph Food Pantry on November 21, just in time for Thanksgiving.
Measuring Trust in Your Company
Reading Time: 6 minutesEmployees are essential for organizational growth, but trust is the mortar that keeps your organization standing. How trusting are your employees of your organization? Read about measuring trust here:
How a Recognition-Rich Work Culture Adds Value
Reading Time: 6 minutesOrganizations need to understand what employees want in order to continuously increase engagement, performance, and retention. Learn why a recognition-rich work culture adds value:
Self-Reflection: What Top Leaders Know About Success
Reading Time: 5 minutesSuccessful leaders know the significance of making mistakes and learning from failure. Here are 10 ways that top-performing leaders use self-reflection as a catalyst for growth and inspiration:
Quiet Quitting: The Nemesis of Productive and Effective Organizations – Part 2 of 2
Reading Time: 4 minutesThere is no question that disengaged workers are the greatest nemesis to productive and effective organizations. How do organizations and leaders cope with worker burnout or quiet quitting?
Quiet Quitting: The Nemesis of Productive and Effective Organizations – Part 1 of 2
Reading Time: 6 minutesA quiet quitter does not quit and leave the workplace, rather they quit your company culture as well as from going above and beyond in their job. Learn how to manage a quiet quitter here:
The Meeting Planner’s Guide to Minimize Staff Shortages
Reading Time: 7 minutesChallenging situations due to staff shortages can't always be avoided, but there are ways to minimize their impact. Experienced meeting planners have the right connections, experience, and creativity to get things done. Get The Meeting Planner's Guide to Minimize Staff Shortages:
Meeting Planning and Agile Air Travel Logistics
Reading Time: 7 minutesMeeting planners must balance excited travelers and the challenges of air travel logistics with the rise in face-to-face events post-pandemic. What can meeting planners do to nimbly navigate the ever-changing dynamics of airline travel logistics? Here are ten tips:
15 Effective Ways to Curate Fresh, Engaging Content Ideas
Reading Time: 6 minutes60% of companies struggle to produce consistent content, and 65% find it challenging to produce engaging content. Here are 15 effective ways to curate fresh, engaging content ideas necessary for business growth:
Content that Consistently Achieves Goals
Reading Time: 10 minutesContent strategy is essential to brand awareness, trust, and revenue growth. Is every piece of your content achieving the goals it is designed to do? Get 15 strategies to achieve content goals…
10 Ways Organizations Can Stand Out in a Job Seekers Market – Part 2 of 2
Reading Time: 6 minutesHow does an organization stand out in a crowd and attract top performers when the job market is rapidly evolving? Here are some suggestions to enhance your recruiting, onboarding, and retention programs.
10 Ways Organizations Can Stand Out in a Job Seekers Market – Part 1 of 2
Reading Time: 6 minutesChanging labor dynamics require that companies consider job candidates and current employees as a marketing channel if they haven’t already. Get suggestions to enhance your recruiting, onboarding, and retention programs.
Attract, Hire and Retain Employees
Reading Time: 6 minutesAttracting, retaining, and developing the best talent is the challenge most organizations feel least equipped to conquer. Learn how to prevail in even a tough hiring market.
Building Worker Stamina and Encouraging Success by Embracing Failure
Reading Time: 6 minutesContrary to popular theory, failure is not the last stop in a journey but is merely a step toward success. While organizations need not develop intentional cultures and processes designed to fail, they need not be afraid of failure either. Once the fear of failure is lifted, people will feel free to innovate and create.
Aruba – The Happy Island
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe tiny island gem named Aruba is nestled in the warm southern Caribbean, with nearly 100 different nationalities happily living together. All visitors are welcomed with sunny smiles and a warm embrace. Learn more:
Marco Island – A City on Florida’s Paradise Coast
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe palm tree-lined city of Marco Island is located off the Gulf of Mexico on Florida's turquoise southwest coast. With exclusive options it’s truly a meeting planner’s paradise. Learn more…
Strategies to Become a Better Communicator
Reading Time: 6 minutesExcellent communication skills enhance corporate stakeholder relationships, increase workplace morale and build trust. Here are eleven strategies to become a better communicator (plus eight bonuses that prevent ineffective communication)…
Puerto Rico – The Heart and Soul of the Caribbean
Reading Time: 5 minutesPuerto Rico offers stunning beauty, unique venues, exciting music, and memorable cuisines. It also provides plenty of opportunities to inspire innovation, networking, and communication outside of office environments. Learn more:
Tampa – A Great Place to Work, Play, and Relax
Reading Time: 4 minutesLocated on the west coast of South-Central Florida, the city of Tampa is known as a central business area. Busch Gardens, along with several other attractions, make Tampa a preferred destination. Learn more…
Framing Healthy Boundaries to Boost Morale and Productivity
Reading Time: 8 minutesBoundaries are designed to give organizations the ability to stay aligned with their vision, mission, and goals for conducting business. As the world changes, our language, values, and behaviors within the workplace also change. Learn more:
Cabo San Lucas – Where the Desert Meets the Sea
Reading Time: 5 minutesLos Cabo San Lucas, known for its beaches, blue waters, and dazzling sunsets and sunrises is one of the most unique and beautiful destinations in Mexico. Learn more:
The Bahamas – “It’s Better in the Bahamas”
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Bahamas evokes visions of bright blue water and white beaches. The experiences are endless, ranging from scuba diving, fishing, 32 National Parks, art galleries, and historic sites. Learn more:
Naples – Emerging as A Meetings Destination
Reading Time: 4 minutesNaples, FL is an upscale seaside town located on Florida's Paradise Coast. The world-class
Hawaii – Like No Place on Earth
Reading Time: 6 minutesHawaii has volcanoes, a royal palace, and ancient temples. Discover the glimmering Pacific Ocean, emerald valleys, and golden sands. Follow the footsteps of royalty and experience the art of hula. Learn more:
Cancún – “It’s A Dream to Be Here”
Reading Time: 5 minutesCancún is a popular destination in Mexico. It is known for its weather, white sandy beaches, nightlife, watersports, Mayan ruins, nature, and some of the best all-inclusive hotel choices. Learn more:
Silence the Noise to Communicate
Reading Time: 6 minutesCommunication issues are often at the heart of all business challenges. Before the next one strikes, learn how the right tools and habits can keep your organization on track for success.
Punta Mita – “Never A Dull Moment…Unless You Want One.”
Reading Time: 5 minutesPunta Mita is a utopia for lavish luxury and has one of the most pleasant climates in the world. You will discover opportunities for adventure in this seaside playground that is a natural magnet for aquatic adventurers. Learn more about this exclusive venue:
A Social Media Video Checklist
Reading Time: 6 minutesMarketing professionals are encouraging the use of video these days, and with good reason. Video can transform your brand and engage your audience on a whole new level. Learn more here:
Scottsdale, Arizona – A Desert Beauty
Reading Time: 3 minutesScottsdale, Arizona, is an excellent location for meeting planners with 70 hotels and resorts perfect for small intimate board retreats and large corporate meetings. Learn more here: