Sunday, April 13, 2008

Celebrate Mother's Day


Mom, mommy is usually the very first word we learn to say.

Mom, mommy, mother is the person closest to us through our lives. She cares for us from day one, watches over us, making sure nothing bad happens to her babies, big or small. Mother is the one we go to when happy or sad. Mom is there to guide us when needed.


Mother's Day is approaching fast. Make sure to show mom your love every day, but especially on May 11th, the official 2008 Mother's Day in US.

Mother's Day is celebrated on different day depending on the country, ie:
-In USA, Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy and Grece it's celebrated on 2nd Sunday in May.
-In England, Mother's Day is celebrated as Mothering Sunday, on fourth Sunday during Lent.
-Polish Mother's Day is always on May 26th.
-Spain, Hungary, Taiwan and few others celebrate that special occasion on first Sunday of May.
-Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have May 10th as the official Mother's Day.


Whatever day you may happen to be showing your mom how important she is to you, how much you love and cherish her, make sure she knows that you appreciate everything she does for you. Make her feel special on Mother's Day.

Revive that special relationship between mother and child this year. Be sure to pick the perfect gift for her. Browse through our Mother's Day gift selection. At Chanda Gift Studio you'll find gift baskets, candy, chocolate and cookie gifts for Mom. She's very special to all of us.

Sunday, April 6, 2008

Administrative Professional's Week



A business, much like a family is an important part of our society, it is first and foremost comprised of people who work in harmony towards a common goal, administrative professionals are in charge of making things work throughout the company, it is them who make things happen on a daily basis and the ones who carry the most pressure in any business. Showing appreciation for their hard work is not only adequate but a good way to let them know their work is highly appreciated and that they are a vital part of your business.


Studies have shown that people who do not feel comfortable with a certain employer will end up leaving the job within the first week or within a month (if late). The number one reason for employees to quit is related to the way management treats workers (administrative professionals included), the lack of human touch is ultimately what causes the downfall of businesses which is why people admit that when they quit a job they are not quitting the job itself, they are quitting their boss!


If you think about it, this simple (yet important) human interaction is necessary to keep your employees happy and working hard towards the success of the business; if you take this in consideration you will soon realize that you can make your business more efficient if you show your administrative professionals that you care for them; a simple thank you and a smile is all it takes to make people feel good at their place of work.


Administrative's Professional Appreciation Week is April 20 - 26 2008, with Administrative Assistant's Day on April 23rd.
Every year administrative professionals are honored for their hard work and contribution to the place of business they operate at; this week is the best time to show appreciation for those who have helped your company grow, remember that no business can operate efficiently without a dedicated team of professionals working in harmony.


There are several ways you can show your appreciation towards your administrative employees, you can organize a dinner, send cards or send them gift baskets, this last option is usually the best, gift baskets are used worldwide because it is an elegant way to show your appreciation and is also cost effective; there are several other gift ideas you can use, however the most important thing is to remember this date and honor it accordingly.

Find perfect gift idea for your Administrative Assistant here!