things. Joe Urban from Greenville County Schools in South Carolina is another excellent example of highlighting your program and team. When you are proud of what you do, it shows!
and participate in. Each has their own group administrator(s) and each serves a different purpose. It’s important to find where you are most comfortable, but also expand your options. It is important to remember that each group exists to enhance your already amazing program. It only works if you participate though.
Celebrating employees is a total game- changer. It’s like throwing a party where
everyone’s a superstar. The benefits are off the charts! When you celebrate your employees, you give them a confidence boost that powers their motivation and keeps them fired up. It creates a positive vibe in the workplace and strengthens the bond among team members. Plus, it shows that you appreciate their hard work and that their efforts don’t go unnoticed. Happy employees are more likely to stick around, giving you a kick-ass team that’s ready to conquer anything.
The size of your district, number of employees, students or meals you serve makes no difference in the amount of celebration and recognition your team deserves. One district that does an amazing job at this is West New York, New Jersey with Sal Valenza at the helm. Any day of the week you can check out their Facebook page and see food that is delicious and healthy being served to the lucky students just outside of the big city. Sal doesn’t just
“Celebrating employees is a total game-
changer. It’s like throwing a party where everyone’s a superstar. The benefits are off the charts!”
So, let’s break out the confetti, crank up the music, and celebrate those rockstar employees who make your organization shine!
promote the delicious food they serve, though. Sal makes it a point to shout it from the rooftops and call them out by name when his team does extraordinary
Becki has been a part of the school nutrition community since 2010. She is the owner of FIG K12 and is passionate about helping others grow into their best self to reach their top potential. In addition to FIG K12, Becki and her husband, Dusty, also own Swan Solutions where they focus on school nutrition technology consulting. Together Becki and Dusty have 2 boys, Alex and Lincoln. They live in Pensacola, Florida and love enjoying the sunshine and beach and scuba diving as a family. www.figk12.com | www.swansolutionsllc.com FIG K12 Becki Swan
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