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What to Give your Team for the Holidays – Culture Corner

Crafted by Julie FurstWe NEED the magic of the holiday season, especially this year. The warmth, the joy, the shows of appreciation, the snacks - these annual traditions are fuel for the soul. But this year is a little, well, weird to figure out. Either you don't see your team much in person, or cash is extra tight, or you just plain don't know what they want. Don't fret - I'm here to help.We asked agency staffers around the state what they would like to get from their leaders and have compiled the popular answers. Note, and it's a big one: Don't forget (or be…

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Big I NY’s Holiday Thoughts

"It's the most wonderful time of the year.​" Big I NY is celebrating the holidays this month with music, feel-good stories, and movies. Our Sue Keegan shares some of her holiday favorites.This lady is the greatestThe original before it got all hyped​Carpool karaoke​ is where it's atWhat b​rings you joy?​​Favorite Christmas song #1Favorite Christmas Song #2​How do you celebrate the holidays?  Favorite family tradition? We want to know.  Contact Sue at skeegan@biginy.org.Source

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On Our Mind…2021 To-Do List

By Sue Keegan​, AIC, MBA, Learning & Development ManagerWell, just like that, 2020, mercifully, is coming to an end. It's hard to believe, but we are closing in on a new year. I love everything about a new year. A chance to right my wrongs, to make my resolutions, to create my list of things I want to accomplish. I am a list person. I have a list for everything:  Netflix shows to binge, books to read, and on and on and on.  Let me clear something up right now. Just because I'm a list maker doesn't necessarily mean I am an accomplisher of the tasks on my list. Maybe I can turn…

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