Comments on: Why Work Anniversaries Still Matter

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[...] correctly!) and this got him thinking about other anniversary events. Check out why Lance thinks work anniversaries still matter. Typical of Lance, he submits the ThyCa Research Fund in honor of his wife, a [...]

By: Trish McFarlane

Trish McFarlane — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:54:31 +0000

I like the idea of using the anniversary as a time to talk about the future. Instead of giving someone a watch or pen set and walking away for another year, or five, what a great time to discuss their future.

Careers are a lot like marriage and I like your comparison. Did you ever hear that people finally get divorced because someone squeezes the toothpaste the wrong way and that is the last straw? Work is no different. People don’t just up and leave you (typically), it takes months or years of the little things to add up so that they suddenly feel like they can’t take it any more. Let’s help them be thrivers.

Great post and I wish you and your sweetie all the best!

By: Sharlyn Lauby

Sharlyn Lauby — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:40:28 +0000

Excellent post, as always! I agree that anniversaries are important if they celebrate the experiences…not just punching the clock everyday. It’s an important distinction to make.

(P.S. Love the photo!)

By: Lois Melbourne

Lois Melbourne — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:49:26 +0000

I believe anniversaries at work do matter. I write a personal Thank you to every employee for their time and efforts during the year, at their Aquire Anniversary. It is a celebration of the retention of an employee. Every month we also announce employee’s longevity at their anniversary. I believe it is a very worthy milestone.

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By: Paul Hebert

Paul Hebert — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:27:00 +0000

It’s like the old joke – married 20 years – 10 of them happily.

Congrats to you and don’t you both look so dapper – @steveboese will be jealous.

But your point is well taken – the celebration IS important if it is the exclamation point – not the entire sentence. Taking time to review and discuss and celebrate the experiences is great – and time needs to be made for that – just like in a marriage.

But my rant was the idea that you can have a year go by – or 5 – and THEN say those things. It only has impact if it is the summation of good things – not the only good thing.

And I was ranting on the sheer stupidity of using lapel pins as an award in today’s business dress world.

Congrats! and many more!