Personally I experienced MANY of these celebrations! Often back to back, Friday into Saturday, Saturday into Sunday, "following the leader". Each party more spectacular than the last. The Events team always outdid themselves . . . and upped the ante the next year. Brad, the Dick Clark of our generation, was the energizer bunny of DJs who kept the dance floor filled and the energy up! But the highlight of the evening, as you pointed out so beautifully, was watching well deserved co-workers and colleagues get recognized and rewarded for a job well done by GZ! The evening was . . . joyful! Brad would often close with the same song . . . and it spoke to the way we felt . . . "We Are Family" by Sister Sledge. Memories we'll hold for a lifetime.
Love this, Richard! There is much wisdom in the decision to let employees know that they are valued, that they matter, that they are worth celebrating.
Absolutely so much fun, the team in travel and events worked on every event all year long to make sure each employee was important to the success of the company. Thanks for the memories Richie.
Personally I experienced MANY of these celebrations! Often back to back, Friday into Saturday, Saturday into Sunday, "following the leader". Each party more spectacular than the last. The Events team always outdid themselves . . . and upped the ante the next year. Brad, the Dick Clark of our generation, was the energizer bunny of DJs who kept the dance floor filled and the energy up! But the highlight of the evening, as you pointed out so beautifully, was watching well deserved co-workers and colleagues get recognized and rewarded for a job well done by GZ! The evening was . . . joyful! Brad would often close with the same song . . . and it spoke to the way we felt . . . "We Are Family" by Sister Sledge. Memories we'll hold for a lifetime.
Well said. Thanks.
Love this, Richard! There is much wisdom in the decision to let employees know that they are valued, that they matter, that they are worth celebrating.
Absolutely so much fun, the team in travel and events worked on every event all year long to make sure each employee was important to the success of the company. Thanks for the memories Richie.
My pleasure....and you were a big part of making these events happen....so thank you for that!!
The summer picnics were fun too!
Yeah….probably another column….
I loved reading about these parties that honor the folks who built and worked for MW. Sounds like an excellent investment to me.
It certainly was an excellent investment, but from the outside looking in, it might have just looked like a large expense.....
Well said. Do companies even have holiday parties anymore? I've attended a few in my day that were doozies. Those were the good old days.
Some companies do….at least I hope they do 😎
The parties were thrilling, exhuberant and important. And so typical of George. Hallelujah.
Yes….what great energy!!
No ROI? Nonsense.
It's an investment in people, and the bottom line increases because of it.
Amen, sir. Loved your column today!!
TY!