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When December 4th rolls around, there will undoubtedly be lots of work to think about, even as you prioritize the list of important tasks ahead of the holiday season.  That day also happens to Extraordinary Work Team Recognition Day.

This is a perfect opportunity to reach out to the people in your organization - the ones under your leadership or those whose work contributes to your achievements, especially over the past 12 months.

Some of us seem to be surprised when holidays come around - even when we promise ourselves that "next year" we'll do a better job of planning! And here we are again!

Despite our tendency to procrastinate, National Gift Card has you covered when it comes to delighting your employees - and even nudging them into the holiday celebration mood.

As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us begin individually thinking about ways that we can express our own thanks. It’s also a good time for employers to join in the giving spirit and show appreciation to their employees at the same time.

Doing so with a National Gift Card gift card from Charity Choice, an organization that helps facilitate donations to an employee’s chosen charity. Under the program, you may designate funds for up to three charities from an online list of more than 250 major charities and many local causes, totaling over 1000 in all. Recipients simply follow the easy instructions on the back of the card to donate the funds.

Halloween remains one of those "special" holidays where Americans get a chance to scare their neighbors, friends and even their kids with outrageous costumes and spooky "tricks" - with the expectation that it's all in good fun.

If you're looking for a "monster" hit this season, one great option is a gift card program featuring brands like Target and Bed Bath & Beyond, two places where a gift card from National Gift Card can be leveraged in a way that builds loyalty among clients, customers and employees who are likely looking ahead to a very busy retail season - a time where relationship building will be even more important.

While Customer Service Week is coming up soon (October 1-5 this year), we certainly don’t need a “special event” to make the point that providing outstanding service to those who make our business possible (that would be the customer) is an essential part of any business.

Organizers of Customer Service Week have outlined the five core goals: