Today is National Employee Appreciation Day! While showing gratitude to employees should be a regular occurrence, today is the perfect day to go the extra mile to show your staff how much you appreciate their hard work!
Studies show that employees desire more consistent encouragement, greater recognition, and stronger work relationships. Our digital marketing strategist, graphic & web designer, and digital marketing consultant got together today to answer some fun, but insightful, questions. Wanna get to know some of the employees at HighClick Media? Keep reading!
Time for the fun part…
Who inspires you?
Michelle: Anybody working hard to make a positive impact!
Kendall: Tons of people! My favorite kind of creative inspiration definitely revolves around letterers though. They’re always creating completely original content and have make-it-happen attitudes. Lauren Hom, Gia Graham, Carmi Grau, and Jessica Hische to name a few specifically.
Rachel: Just about everyone inspires me to do or want to be something!
What was the best concert you’ve ever attended?
Michelle: Every Third Eye Blind concert I’ve ever attended! Also, Jon Bellion.
Kendall: I volunteered at Bonnaroo twice, so does that count? It was like a giant, floating, multi-day concert. But if I have to pick a specific one, probably City & Colour. All the feels.
Rachel: Zac Brown Bands Southern Ground Music Festival!
Where is your favorite place in the world?
Michelle: The beach! Nowhere I’d rather be.
Kendall: MY HOUSE.
Rachel: Snuggled with my doggies.
If you could be any animal, which would you be?
Michelle: Probably a lion mixed with an otter.
Kendall: I’d be an indoor cat for sure.
Rachel: Unicorn
What’s the last book you read?
Michelle: Today means Amen, poems by Sierra De Mulder.
Kendall: Currently reading The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin
Rachel: 30 Second Bible
What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done?
Michelle: I jumped off of a waterfall back in college! Like, a big one. I’m terrified of heights, but this was #1 on my bucket list!
Rachel: Started a cover band and auditioned for The Voice! #LiveDauntless
What do you love to binge-watch on Netflix?
Michelle: The Office! It never fails to lift my spirits.
Kendall: Crime dramas are my number one!
Rachel: Gilmore Girls
Who would you most like to swap places with for a day?
Michelle: Cardi B!
Kendall: In this moment, Arielle Vandenberg. She just seems like a good time.
Rachel: I don’t know if I would like to swap places with, but I would LOVE to hang out with Chelsea Handler. So, maybe swap places with one of her BFF’s. One she is quasi nice to.
What’s your go-to late night snack?
Michelle: Ice cream!
Kendall: Popcorn.
Rachel: Halo Top or Doritos!
If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
Michelle: The power to heal.
Kendall: Time manipulation.
Rachel: To know if people were telling the truth or not.
What did you want to be when you grew up as a kid?
Michelle: An artist
Kendall: A marine biologist, but it turned out that science wasn’t my niche.
Rachel: Independently Wealthy (this answer was instilled in me by my father when I was in Kindergarten. 😊)
What is your favorite thing to do when you’re not working?
Michelle: My list of hobbies is endless, so it changes depending on the day!
Kendall: I’m such a homebody. I love being at home and recharging, just hanging out with my pets and watching a good series.
Rachel: Hmmm, Cooking, Eating, Sleeping, Overthinking, Creating, Laughing, Inspiring, Planning, Living!
What job would you be terrible at?
Michelle: ….a chef.
Kendall: Marine biologist, haha
Rachel: Pro Golf Tournament “QUIET PLEASE” sign holder.
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Michelle: Looking up Kanye West rant videos on YouTube.
Kendall: Talent shows. The Voice, American Idol, America’s Got Talent? Give them to me.
Rachel: Every Show on the CW Network.