#ThirstyThursday Issue #134

📨 Career: How to write your letter of resignation.

💲 Finances: How to change your beliefs about money.

🎓 Shopping: 51 graduation gifts they’ll actually use.

✊🏼 Empowerment: Stop calling women accidental CEOs.

🧦 Adulting: Should you wash your socks inside out?

Takeaways:

• Spending 1 on 1 time with your employees is the #1 way to build great culture at work.
• The key: make them feel safe enough to tell you the truth of what’s working well and what’s not.
• Learn what makes your employees tick.
• Actively make time for these conversations.
• Recognize that your employees’ wants/needs change over time.

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1:1s are prime opportunities for feedback and alignment—when done right.

Perfect your next 1:1 meeting with these tips & free template:

Takeaways:

• Setting vague deadlines (e.g. “I’ll do it today”) often leads to procrastination, as the lack of specificity allows tasks to be delayed throughout the day.
• Instead, set a specific time block (e.g. 3-4 pm) to complete a task to make sure it gets done.
• Defining a clear time frame for tasks helps you focus better, as you have a set period dedicated solely to that task, reducing distractions and interruptions.

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Takeaways:

• Update your resume while your skills are still fresh in your mind.
• Negotiate your return to work terms now.
• Make copies of any documents or files you might need while on leave.

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With their wide array of customizable products, they make it easy to create a lasting impression.

You can even launch your own swag store to make warehousing, gift selection, and fulfillment a breeze.

💬 What others are saying about Stadium:

• “I like the fact that a recipient can receive a gift of credits to put toward items that tickle their own fancy. It takes the guesswork out of gift-giving and everyone wins! It is also very user-friendly.” — Erica S.
• “I like that this is a one stop shop. The ease of being able to pick from so many different items not just food related is a great touch.” — Hollie W.
• “The ease of setting up a shop where a variety of ~200 associates could pick their own gift – that is delivered with the same settings/messages was SO helpful and exactly what we were looking for. Their customer service team was very helpful and responsive with any questions.” — Liz M.

Check out Stadium’s swag here.

Takeaways:

• A fun 10-question quiz to test your spelling and grammar skills.
• Write your answers down as you go, and tally up your score at the end.

Answer the 10 questions.

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• The Greater Houston Retailers Cooperative Association (GHRA) is hiring for a Category Manager (Stafford, TX).
• Basic Resources, Inc. is hiring for a Human Resources Business Partner (NY, NY/Hybrid).
• ACL Digital is hiring for a Brand Manager (San Mateo, CA).
• 24 Seven Talent is hiring for a Project/Production Manager (LA, CA).