Discover the secrets to happier employees in this week's edition of the Happy Office Hour powered by Brand Sauce. Chock-full of industry insights, hot new products for your company store, and valuable info to make your office happier and your company culture the envy of your industry.

A Dash of Industry Insights 📰

Industry Headlines, Insights, Data & Upcoming Events

♻️ 2024 in Review: Sustainability takes center stage with major industry shifts in PFAS regulations, corporate responsibility, and product safety. Read more here.

💳 Trends: By 2025, the number of businesses offering gift cards to their company swag store is expected to increase by 23%.

Employee Recognition by Numbers: More than 80% of employees said they work harder when appreciated, and nearly 7 in 10 (69%) stated recognition and rewards keep them loyal to their employers. You can read 50 more employee recognition statistics here.

🪩 Did you know?: The Time Square ball weighs 11,875 lbs and made its debut in 1907. You can read 50 more NYE statistics here.

Swag School

Make Your Finance Team Happy: A Smarter Approach to Branded Swag & Merchandise

Looking to make your branded merchandise budget work harder while delivering premium results? Here's your strategic swag playbook:

1. Zero Waste On-Demand Ordering: Order only what you need with an on-demand platform - say goodbye to dusty inventory taking up storage space and sending people stuff they don’t want or need.

2. Tech-Enabled Management: Streamline ordering and distribution with our intuitive platform, freeing your team from tedious logistics.

3. Volume Discounts: Our insights help you plan ahead for popular items, unlocking bulk savings discounts.

4. Consolidated Billing: One monthly invoice instead of multiple POs, reducing accounting overhead and processing time.

The result? More impact, less waste, and significant savings on premium branded merchandise your team will actually want to use.

Ready to transform your merchandise strategy into a cost-efficient engagement tool? Reach out and let's build a smarter swag plan together.

Product Spotlight 🔦

Best Luggage for Employees That Travel

Do you have employees who travel a lot? We have you covered from carry-ons to large checked bags. Here are some of our favorite travel luggage bags from Ogio.

Ogio Utilitarian Carry-On Spinner

Ogio Passage Wheeled Checked Duffel

Ogio Utilitarian Large Checked Spinner

Contact us today to add these to your company store today with your company logo!

Wrapping Up 2024

🎄✨ Happy Holidays ✨🎁

Happy Holidays from all of us at Brand Sauce!

As the year winds down, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your trust and partnership. Your support has made this year one to remember, and we look forward to continuing our journey together in the new year.

Wishing you and your team joy, peace, and success this holiday season and beyond!

Cheers to a bright and prosperous New Year!

Weekend Update

Around The Water Cooler With Ross

Last week, my parents, Vic and Melanie, celebrated their incredible 53rd wedding anniversary. Naturally, I had to ask them for their advice on what it takes to sustain a happy relationship for over half a century.

Here’s what they shared:

My mom’s wisdom:
"A good marriage requires compromise and laughter—through both the good times and the tough ones."

My dad’s take (with a touch of humor):
"One of my secrets to a happy marriage? I'd walk in after work and say, 'Honey, I'm home—and I'm sorry.' That covered a multitude of sins I hadn’t even committed yet!"

While my mom kept it serious and my dad leaned into his humor, they both landed on a common theme: laughter is key to a successful relationship.

So, here’s to bringing more laughter into all of your relationships—whether at home or at work.

If you have your own advice for building strong and happy relationships, I’d love to hear it! Hit reply and share your wisdom with me—I might even feature it in an upcoming newsletter!

-Ross

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