TAKE a CAKE (or scones)

So how do you say thank you to a millionaire? Try homemade scones, butter and jam, personally delivered to his office. The anonymous businessman and I would chat and munch away in his office and I would give his office staff some scones too. It was my way of showing my appreciation of his sponsorship help in making the Guy Time boys programme, Father and Son weekends possible. 

When I was teaching at Hamilton Boys High School the PTA once a year would organise a magnificent spread of homemade sweet and savoury items for the staff (150 of us). The tables would almost sag with the weight of the food and at nearly 10 metres long, one would have to pace oneself to ensure no plate was left untouched. The PTA (on behalf of parents) wanted to show how much they valued the staff. 

Occasionally parents from Te Uku primary school where I currently teach will drop in a cake for the staff to say thanks for teaching their children. My colleagues also bring in treats, ‘just cause’. School leadership also does the same. Thanks!

POINTS TO PONDER
Take time to recognise and validate the hard and often unseen work done by staff. It is always appreciated.
If you are a leader in the workplace, keep an eye on the energy levels and morale of staff. If it needs a boost, use some discretionary spending monies to put on a special morning or afternoon tea.
It’s actually not about the food. It’s about caring for people in an increasingly uncaring world.