Stephanie Self loves to tell stories and expose new perspectives through writing. When she's not typing on a laptop or buried in a book, she loves watching horror movies and pro wrestling, playing video games, and snuggling with her cat, CleoCatra. Lest you should think she never sees the light of day, she also spends time practicing hot yoga, hiking, and traveling.
20 Fun Ways to Welcome New Employees
With all of the changes in the workforce in recent years, itβs likely that either you have changed jobs or have welcomed new employees to your team. What hasnβt changed is how critical it is to onboard new hires in an engaging and effective way to ensure they stay with the company long-term. According to Gallup, only 12% of U.S. [...]
21 Ideas for New Employee Welcome Gifts
Welcoming new employees in memorable and impressive ways helps team collaboration and productivity and overall staff happiness. There are many ways to ensure your new employees feel welcome from the start, but one simple way is by getting them welcome gifts or welcome kits that show your company is invested in them and values them. Weβve [...]
The State of Women at Work in the U.S.
Women face challenges that uniquely shape their work experiencesβwhether thatβs seeking equitable compensation, career advancement, or healthy work-life balance. Meanwhile, at home, women also often have a βsecond shiftβ during which they carry the responsibilities of caregiving and housework while also carrying the βmental load,β or the [...]
Bridging the Gap: Best and Worst U.S. Cities for Third Places
When we all clock out from work, where do we go? For many remote workers, that might be nowhere. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, activities that once required going to another place can often be done with only a Wi-Fi connection. In addition to working from home, people can socialize, work out, shop, eat food from restaurants, shop for [...]
The Most Popular Water Bottle Brands in America
Water is the ultimate unifier, and how we transport it has gotten quite the makeover in the last decade. When we used to rely on getting water from an errant water fountain or a plastic water bottle from a vending machine, we must have been incredibly dehydrated from not having water with us at all hours of the day. Reusable water [...]
11 Ways to Celebrate International Women’s Day
Every year on March 8th, people around the globe gather to commemorate the Womenβs Rights Movement and the fight for equality. In honor of women worldwide, weβve come up with a few fun and simple ways to honor International Womenβs Day this year. Check out some of our favorite ways to celebrate women’s achievements and get inspired [...]
Survey: 70% of Employees Want Sustainable Gifts
To learn more about peopleβs desire for sustainable company gifts, Custom Ink surveyed 1,000 full-time U.S. employees between the ages of 18 and 54*. Our survey is a unique window into what people value and prefer when it comes to eco-conscious corporate gifting, including how it impacts their perception of their employer. Our [...]
The 50 Most Iconic Wrestling T-shirts of All Time
The world of professional wrestling is one of athleticism, drama, absurdity, infinite creativity, and unbridled passion. A single wrestling match can tell an entire story, convey a complex character, forge friendships, create enemies, and make or break careers. To be a wrestler is to take your audience through your struggles and [...]