Employee Appreciation & Retention
New Year, New Goals: How to Set Meaningful Team Objectives for 2026
The new year is a strategic opportunity for corporate teams to align everyone around shared objectives, reinvigorate company culture, and set the foundation for meaningful achievements. Whether you’re leading a department of five or an organization of 500, how you approach goal-setting in January can define your team’s [...]
4 Corporate Team Building Ideas & The Custom Gear to Match
In Custom Ink’s years of helping thousands of teams come together, we’ve seen firsthand that the most successful team building events have a secret ingredient: custom apparel. Whether it’s a charity 5K, a volunteer afternoon, or your annual conference, there is a powerful shift that happens when everyone pulls on the same shirt. [...]
New Survey Reveals What Gifts Employees Really Want for the Holidays
With the holiday clock ticking, business managers are quickly trying to figure out the best holiday gifts to get their employees. The stakes can feel huge. After all, good gifts go a long way towards building loyalty and retention, with more than three-quarters of employees saying it makes them more likely to stay with their [...]
Whatever You Do, Don’t Buy This Holiday Gift for Your Employees, Says Survey
The holiday rush is upon us and employers are trying to lock in what gifts they’ll give their employees. At Custom Ink, we know it’s a joyful, though stressful, time for managers, who are challenged with finding meaningful gifts that appeal to everyone. Get it right, and you’re not just checking a box. [...]
20 Fun Ways to Welcome New Employees
With all of the changes in the workforce in recent years, it’s likely that either you have changed jobs or have welcomed new employees to your team. What hasn’t 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. We’ve [...]
How to Welcome New Hires in Style
There’s nothing like a company swag bag to make a new employee feel right at home. Take your onboarding experience to the next level with budget friendly t-shirts, entire uniform revamps, or accessories that show off your brand in a fun way. Check out our ideas for upgraded swag that’s sure to promote brand awareness and team camaraderie [...]