Looking Forward to Monday Morning
Ideas for Recognition and Appreciation Activities and Fun Things to Do at Work for Educators
Diane Hodges
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"This book is well thought out, written, and thorough. It contains page after page of examples and is a one-point source for ways to make Monday mornings less tedious and more fun. Want to make your employees look forward to the workweek? This is the 'must have' book for you."
William Warren, Instructional Manager/Teacher
Van Buren Technology Center
"Every administrator needs a copy of this book . . . and should keep it on the top of the to-do pile."
Nelda Howton, Principal
Shoemaker High School, Killeen, TX
"Through the use of subtle humor, Hodges gives us extensive ideas and examples of ways we can improve our individual workplace environments. This book is enhanced by the inclusion of personal experiences by the author."
Shawna Mahaffey, Professor of Business
Delta College
Empower your staff members with a fresh appreciation for their work by nurturing their growth and success!
Has Monday morning become a less-than-exciting event for your staff members? Do you wish that you could help them look forward to the new week; that you could provide them with a more tangible appreciation for their efforts? In Looking Forward to Monday Morning, Diane Hodges, a former human resources director and school administrator, shares numerous staff appreciation and recognition activities that can be implemented to promote a positive environment and inspire staff members to look forward to the beginning of each new week.
In this insightful text, you will find low-cost, fun ideas that will help staff members:
William Warren, Instructional Manager/Teacher
Van Buren Technology Center
"Every administrator needs a copy of this book . . . and should keep it on the top of the to-do pile."
Nelda Howton, Principal
Shoemaker High School, Killeen, TX
"Through the use of subtle humor, Hodges gives us extensive ideas and examples of ways we can improve our individual workplace environments. This book is enhanced by the inclusion of personal experiences by the author."
Shawna Mahaffey, Professor of Business
Delta College
Empower your staff members with a fresh appreciation for their work by nurturing their growth and success!
Has Monday morning become a less-than-exciting event for your staff members? Do you wish that you could help them look forward to the new week; that you could provide them with a more tangible appreciation for their efforts? In Looking Forward to Monday Morning, Diane Hodges, a former human resources director and school administrator, shares numerous staff appreciation and recognition activities that can be implemented to promote a positive environment and inspire staff members to look forward to the beginning of each new week.
In this insightful text, you will find low-cost, fun ideas that will help staff members:
- Experience concrete recognition for hard work and accomplishments
- Increase productivity and job longevity
- Exercise creativity during meetings, holidays, and lunchtime
- Participate in their own success while encouraging the growth and success of others
Empower your staff members with a fresh appreciation for their work and transform each day of the week into an opportunity for creativity and fun.
Contents
Dedication
Dedication
Introduction
Introduction
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the Author
About the Illustrator
About the Illustrator
I. Appreciation & Recognition
- 1. Group Recognition - Formal Activities
- Years of Service Awards
- Attendance Awards
- Recognition From the Boss
- Appreciation Events & Awards
- End-of-the-Year Appreciation
- Teacher Recognition
- Above & Beyond the Call of Duty
- Non-Employee Awards
- Team Awards
- Staff Appreciation Day or Week
- Staff Newsletter
- 2. Group Recognition - Informal Activities
- General Recognition
- Gifts of Time
- Special People Recognition
- Name Recognition
- Food Rewards - Yum!
- Symbols of Recognition
- Words of Thanks & Praise
- Rewards for Meeting Goals
- 3. Individual Recognition
- General Recognition
- Special Recognition
- Written Praises
- Trying New Things...Good & Bad
II. Fun Ways to Spend Work Days
- 4. From the Beginning
- New Year Starters
- Get-Acquainted Activities
- Staff Meetings
- 5. Through the Day
- Professional Development Fun
- Food & Fun
- "Lunch Bunch" Activities
- Your Attitude Is Showing!
- No Special Reason...Just for Fun
- Dress-Up Events
- Counting the Days
- 6. To the End & Beyond
- "Fun-Raisers" & Community Service
- Label It Generous
- End-of-the-Year Activities
- Other Group Activities
- After-Hours Network
III. Celebrating With Coworkers
- 7. Caring & Sharing
- Welcoming a New Staff Member or Boss
- Administrative Professionals Week
- Get-Well Activities
- Birthdays
- Resignation or Retirement
- Farewell Gifts
- Think Spring!
- 8. Celebrating Holidays
- Holiday Calendar
- Valentine's Day
- Easter
- Halloween
- Christmas
- Holiday Gifts & Exchanges
- "White Elephant" Events
- Staff Gifts
- Holiday Communications
- Holiday Events
IV. Celebrate Yourself
- 9. Appreciate Yourself
- Self-Affirmations
- "The Best Thing About Today Was" Journal
- Self-Affirmations Corner
- Professional Portfolios
- Your Office Environment
- Daily Schedule
- Index
Additional materials
Description
"This book is well thought out, written, and thorough. It contains page after page of examples and is a one-point source for ways to make Monday mornings less tedious and more fun. Want to make your employees look forward to the workweek? This is the 'must have' book for you."
William Warren, Instructional Manager/Teacher
Van Buren Technology Center
"Every administrator needs a copy of this book . . . and should keep it on the top of the to-do pile."
Nelda Howton, Principal
Shoemaker High School, Killeen, TX
"Through the use of subtle humor, Hodges gives us extensive ideas and examples of ways we can improve our individual workplace environments. This book is enhanced by the inclusion of personal experiences by the author."
Shawna Mahaffey, Professor of Business
Delta College
Empower your staff members with a fresh appreciation for their work by nurturing their growth and success!
Has Monday morning become a less-than-exciting event for your staff members? Do you wish that you could help them look forward to the new week; that you could provide them with a more tangible appreciation for their efforts? In Looking Forward to Monday Morning, Diane Hodges, a former human resources director and school administrator, shares numerous staff appreciation and recognition activities that can be implemented to promote a positive environment and inspire staff members to look forward to the beginning of each new week.
In this insightful text, you will find low-cost, fun ideas that will help staff members:
William Warren, Instructional Manager/Teacher
Van Buren Technology Center
"Every administrator needs a copy of this book . . . and should keep it on the top of the to-do pile."
Nelda Howton, Principal
Shoemaker High School, Killeen, TX
"Through the use of subtle humor, Hodges gives us extensive ideas and examples of ways we can improve our individual workplace environments. This book is enhanced by the inclusion of personal experiences by the author."
Shawna Mahaffey, Professor of Business
Delta College
Empower your staff members with a fresh appreciation for their work by nurturing their growth and success!
Has Monday morning become a less-than-exciting event for your staff members? Do you wish that you could help them look forward to the new week; that you could provide them with a more tangible appreciation for their efforts? In Looking Forward to Monday Morning, Diane Hodges, a former human resources director and school administrator, shares numerous staff appreciation and recognition activities that can be implemented to promote a positive environment and inspire staff members to look forward to the beginning of each new week.
In this insightful text, you will find low-cost, fun ideas that will help staff members:
- Experience concrete recognition for hard work and accomplishments
- Increase productivity and job longevity
- Exercise creativity during meetings, holidays, and lunchtime
- Participate in their own success while encouraging the growth and success of others
Empower your staff members with a fresh appreciation for their work and transform each day of the week into an opportunity for creativity and fun.
Contents
Dedication
Dedication
Introduction
Introduction
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the Author
About the Illustrator
About the Illustrator
I. Appreciation & Recognition
- 1. Group Recognition - Formal Activities
- Years of Service Awards
- Attendance Awards
- Recognition From the Boss
- Appreciation Events & Awards
- End-of-the-Year Appreciation
- Teacher Recognition
- Above & Beyond the Call of Duty
- Non-Employee Awards
- Team Awards
- Staff Appreciation Day or Week
- Staff Newsletter
- 2. Group Recognition - Informal Activities
- General Recognition
- Gifts of Time
- Special People Recognition
- Name Recognition
- Food Rewards - Yum!
- Symbols of Recognition
- Words of Thanks & Praise
- Rewards for Meeting Goals
- 3. Individual Recognition
- General Recognition
- Special Recognition
- Written Praises
- Trying New Things...Good & Bad
II. Fun Ways to Spend Work Days
- 4. From the Beginning
- New Year Starters
- Get-Acquainted Activities
- Staff Meetings
- 5. Through the Day
- Professional Development Fun
- Food & Fun
- "Lunch Bunch" Activities
- Your Attitude Is Showing!
- No Special Reason...Just for Fun
- Dress-Up Events
- Counting the Days
- 6. To the End & Beyond
- "Fun-Raisers" & Community Service
- Label It Generous
- End-of-the-Year Activities
- Other Group Activities
- After-Hours Network
III. Celebrating With Coworkers
- 7. Caring & Sharing
- Welcoming a New Staff Member or Boss
- Administrative Professionals Week
- Get-Well Activities
- Birthdays
- Resignation or Retirement
- Farewell Gifts
- Think Spring!
- 8. Celebrating Holidays
- Holiday Calendar
- Valentine's Day
- Easter
- Halloween
- Christmas
- Holiday Gifts & Exchanges
- "White Elephant" Events
- Staff Gifts
- Holiday Communications
- Holiday Events
IV. Celebrate Yourself
- 9. Appreciate Yourself
- Self-Affirmations
- "The Best Thing About Today Was" Journal
- Self-Affirmations Corner
- Professional Portfolios
- Your Office Environment
- Daily Schedule
- Index
Additional materials
Reviews
Looking Forward to Monday Morning
Ideas for Recognition and Appreciation Activities and Fun Things to Do at Work for Educators
December 2004 | 216 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 28/04/2023 | 9781412913386 | $39.95 |
"This book is well thought out, written, and thorough. It contains page after page of examples and is a one-point source for ways to make Monday mornings less tedious and more fun. Want to make your employees look forward to the workweek? This is the 'must have' book for you."
William Warren, Instructional Manager/Teacher
Van Buren Technology Center
"Every administrator needs a copy of this book . . . and should keep it on the top of the to-do pile."
Nelda Howton, Principal
Shoemaker High School, Killeen, TX
"Through the use of subtle humor, Hodges gives us extensive ideas and examples of ways we can improve our individual workplace environments. This book is enhanced by the inclusion of personal experiences by the author."
Shawna Mahaffey, Professor of Business
Delta College
Empower your staff members with a fresh appreciation for their work by nurturing their growth and success!
Has Monday morning become a less-than-exciting event for your staff members? Do you wish that you could help them look forward to the new week; that you could provide them with a more tangible appreciation for their efforts? In Looking Forward to Monday Morning, Diane Hodges, a former human resources director and school administrator, shares numerous staff appreciation and recognition activities that can be implemented to promote a positive environment and inspire staff members to look forward to the beginning of each new week.
In this insightful text, you will find low-cost, fun ideas that will help staff members:
William Warren, Instructional Manager/Teacher
Van Buren Technology Center
"Every administrator needs a copy of this book . . . and should keep it on the top of the to-do pile."
Nelda Howton, Principal
Shoemaker High School, Killeen, TX
"Through the use of subtle humor, Hodges gives us extensive ideas and examples of ways we can improve our individual workplace environments. This book is enhanced by the inclusion of personal experiences by the author."
Shawna Mahaffey, Professor of Business
Delta College
Empower your staff members with a fresh appreciation for their work by nurturing their growth and success!
Has Monday morning become a less-than-exciting event for your staff members? Do you wish that you could help them look forward to the new week; that you could provide them with a more tangible appreciation for their efforts? In Looking Forward to Monday Morning, Diane Hodges, a former human resources director and school administrator, shares numerous staff appreciation and recognition activities that can be implemented to promote a positive environment and inspire staff members to look forward to the beginning of each new week.
In this insightful text, you will find low-cost, fun ideas that will help staff members:
- Experience concrete recognition for hard work and accomplishments
- Increase productivity and job longevity
- Exercise creativity during meetings, holidays, and lunchtime
- Participate in their own success while encouraging the growth and success of others
Empower your staff members with a fresh appreciation for their work and transform each day of the week into an opportunity for creativity and fun.
Table Of Contents:
- Dedication
- Introduction
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- About the Illustrator
- I. Appreciation & Recognition
- 1. Group Recognition - Formal Activities
- Years of Service Awards
- Attendance Awards
- Recognition From the Boss
- Appreciation Events & Awards
- End-of-the-Year Appreciation
- Teacher Recognition
- Above & Beyond the Call of Duty
- Non-Employee Awards
- Team Awards
- Staff Appreciation Day or Week
- Staff Newsletter
- 2. Group Recognition - Informal Activities
- General Recognition
- Gifts of Time
- Special People Recognition
- Name Recognition
- Food Rewards - Yum!
- Symbols of Recognition
- Words of Thanks & Praise
- Rewards for Meeting Goals
- 3. Individual Recognition
- General Recognition
- Special Recognition
- Written Praises
- Trying New Things...Good & Bad
- II. Fun Ways to Spend Work Days
- 4. From the Beginning
- New Year Starters
- Get-Acquainted Activities
- Staff Meetings
- 5. Through the Day
- Professional Development Fun
- Food & Fun
- "Lunch Bunch" Activities
- Your Attitude Is Showing!
- No Special Reason...Just for Fun
- Dress-Up Events
- Counting the Days
- 6. To the End & Beyond
- "Fun-Raisers" & Community Service
- Label It Generous
- End-of-the-Year Activities
- Other Group Activities
- After-Hours Network
- III. Celebrating With Coworkers
- 7. Caring & Sharing
- Welcoming a New Staff Member or Boss
- Administrative Professionals Week
- Get-Well Activities
- Birthdays
- Resignation or Retirement
- Farewell Gifts
- Think Spring!
- 8. Celebrating Holidays
- Holiday Calendar
- Valentine's Day
- Easter
- Halloween
- Christmas
- Holiday Gifts & Exchanges
- "White Elephant" Events
- Staff Gifts
- Holiday Communications
- Holiday Events
- IV. Celebrate Yourself
- 9. Appreciate Yourself
- Self-Affirmations
- "The Best Thing About Today Was" Journal
- Self-Affirmations Corner
- Professional Portfolios
- Your Office Environment
- Daily Schedule
- Index
Recent Product Reviews:
"If you ever wanted to thank your staff but didn’t know how, this is the book for you. Hodges notes that surveys show that recognition for a job well done ranks higher as a motivational factor than wages and job security. Principals and managers who actively show how much they value their employees build a positive climate that filters down to students. The ideas contained in this book are sure to tickle your staff and build morale."
Principal Magazine, NAESP, Nov/Dec 2005
"Diane Hodges reminds us that there is a vast difference between compensation (the money) and recognition...many talented people leave good jobs and good money simply because they do not feel appreciated or valued as people. Buy the book, read the examples, but even more important, follow through. Go on, show someone you appreciate them!"
Nurturing Potential, Issue 18
"This book is well thought out, well written, and thorough. It contains page after page of examples and is a one point source for ways to make Monday mornings less tedious and more fun. Want to make your employees look forward to the workweek? This is the 'must have' book for you."
William Warren, Instructional Manager/Teacher, Van Buren Technology Center
"Every administrator needs a copy of this book . . . and should keep it on the top of the 'To Do Pile'."
Nelda Howton, Principal, Shoemaker High School, Killeen, TX
"The timing of this book is invaluable as our district addresses staff recruitment and retention goals."
Stephen Kleinsmith, Superintendent, Nixa-RII School District, Nixa, MO