#ThirstyThursday Issue #162

🎁 42 White Elephant gift ideas ranging from mild to wild.

⚖️ 8 lessons learned from years of writing about work-life balance.

🧠 Encourage emotional intelligence in your boss—without crossing boundaries.

⏱️ How to do a time audit with actionable steps to reclaim your day.

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Recruiting the right talent is one of the biggest challenges for any company. Between posting jobs, sorting resumes, and scheduling interviews, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed—especially when it comes to managing feedback across hiring managers. Building a strong team should start with an efficient, collaborative, and data-driven recruitment process.

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She told me Greenhouse makes hiring way more collaborative—giving managers access to the platform so everyone’s on the same page for scheduling and feedback. Plus, the customizable scorecards for interviews make gathering actionable feedback super easy.

And if you’re into optimizing (who isn’t?), the data you get from the platform is a game-changer. You can see the types of applicants coming in and tweak your search strategy in real-time.

TL;DR: If you’re looking to cut down your hiring time, improve collaboration with managers, and get deeper insights into your talent pool, Greenhouse is a must-have.

Joanna (TA Co-founder)

Takeaways:

• Digital detoxes can force us to try a kind of mindfulness where we connect better with our loved ones and appreciate nature more fully.
• The holiday season checks all the boxes from experts for the ideal conditions for a successful digital detox, according to Inc Magazine.
• Make it fun by following a bingo board or make your own, and make it social by recruiting a friend or family member to do it with you.

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Takeaways:

• Gifts like Tushy bidets and toilet bowl night lights offer both utility and humor, making them perfect for any budget
• Board games like Off Topic can spark conversation and laughter, elevating any social gathering
• Drinking games, such as Prosecco Pong, add excitement and fun to parties and celebrations

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Tired of the 9-5 routine? I was.

So I made a change. I did it by executing a great business plan, making the most out of an organization’s system, and never forgetting that I am my own secret to success. And you can be too.

Start by choosing to work with an organization that gives you a head start and sets you up for long term growth and success.

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 Sarah J., National Director of Franchise Sales

Takeaways:

• Stockings filled with beauty essentials like hair accessories, skincare tools, and lip products make perfect gifts for self-care enthusiasts.
• Surprise your loved ones with useful and entertaining items like magnetic flashlights, car cleaning gel, and luggage tag holders
• Add a personal touch with unique and thoughtful gifts, such as personalized items, gourmet treats, and golf accessories

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