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Encouraging employees to adopt a "lifelong learner" mentality could very well be one of the most significant ways to improve productivity over the long term, which is why successful companies tend to "double down" on learning initiatives.

As the "thrill" of summer starts to fade and we enter the "back to school" season, people at work tend to be more receptive to a "let's learn something new" message.  Add in a little encouragement in the form of a gift card from National Gift Card and Target, a retailer with just about anything a learner might need to get started, and you're already headed in the right direction.

Chicago-based private equity firm completes transaction to own one of the largest and most automated gift card and prepaid card sourcing and fulfillment companies in the world.

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill., July 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago-based private equity firm, LaSalle Capital, purchased National Gift Card Corp (NGC), one of the world's largest, most-automated B2B gift card and prepaid card companies. NGC serves B2B loyalty, reward and incentive marketplace with over 500 physical and digital gift card brands across the U.S., Canada, UK and Europe.

It's true: everybody deserves a massage and there's an entire week -  July 15-21 - with that as the entire message.

The hands in play are those of massage therapists and body workers, who lend their "hearts and hands" to raise awareness of the benefits of having a massage and draw attention to the importance of taking care of your own physical wellness.  The week itself is sponsored by Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) to promote the benefits of massage, with participating spas and massage therapists offering various discounts and specials on treatments.

When it comes to issues of importance to Americans, one of the most basic is safety, which is one huge reason why marking June as National Safety Month, a program of the non-profit National Safety Council, is so important.  Every year the organization picks a theme to focus on and this year it's "No 1 Gets Hurt."

How about joining in by teaming up with National Gift Card and The Home Depot?  By targeting some of your key employees or customers with messages that are relevant to safety, you'll be making an impact, not just on your business but aligning with one of the most basic issues that benefits society.

For Nursing Assistants throughout America, there's a time we set aside to celebrate their accomplishments and recognize their contribution to the health and wellbeing of so many people.  That time is National Nursing Assistants' Week, June 14-21.  It underscores the point made by the National Network of Career Nursing Assistants: "Nursing Assistants are the best thing about caring."

The group suggests that its members consider some fun projects as well as recognition events to highlight the contributions that Nursing Assistants provide to the community.