9 Employee Recognition Program Ideas That Actually Work
A strong employee recognition program can transform your workplace culture. When people feel valued for their contributions, they stick around longer, collaborate better, and bring more energy to their work every day. The numbers back this up. According to Gallup-Workhuman research (2024), employees who receive high-quality recognition [...]
7 Ways to Boost Employee Retention with Thoughtful Gifting
Replacing an employee costs anywhere from 40% to 200% of their annual salary. Yet half of all U.S. workers are currently watching for or actively seeking new opportunities, according to Gallup research from 2024. The math is brutal: losing good people is expensive, and there’s always someone trying to poach your best [...]
Employee Uniforms vs. Business Casual: Benefits, Pros & Cons
You’re a business owner weighing whether to implement employee uniforms or stick with a business casual dress code. Both approaches have merit, and the right choice depends on your industry, company culture, and business goals. If you’re leaning toward a more structured look for your team, custom uniforms might be [...]
Survey Finds Looking Cheap Is Now Companies’ Biggest Fear in Corporate Swag
We’ve all been there. Your new hire opens a sleekly packaged onboarding box, heart full of first-day excitement, only to pull out a custom t-shirt so thin, it feels like an afterthought. The message it sends: This is what we think of you. According to our Custom Ink 2026 Unsung Hero Survey, the biggest fear for those who order [...]
How to Maintain Custom T-Shirts and Apparel: A Complete Care Guide
You put time and thought into designing the perfect custom t-shirts for your team, family reunion, or business. The design looks amazing, everyone loves wearing them, and you want that to continue for years, not just a few wash cycles. The good news is that with the right care, your custom apparel can stay vibrant and comfortable wash [...]
Which Printing Method is Best for Your Custom Apparel? Embroidery, Screen Printing, or DTG
When you’re ordering custom apparel for your team, business, or event, you’ll face a choice that seems simple at first: how should we decorate these items? Screen printing? Embroidery? DTG? The answer depends on several factors, including your design, quantity, budget, and the look you’re going for. After helping [...]
The Unsung Heroes of Swag: New Survey Reveals the Hidden Work Behind Your Team’s Custom Gear
Swag doesn’t just appear. Someone has to make it happen. We surveyed over 500 professionals responsible for ordering custom gear for their teams, and what we discovered surprised even us: the person organizing your company swag is juggling far more than anyone realizes. They’re playing five different roles, working through [...]
17+ Easy Employee Appreciation Day Gifts That Mean the Most
Employee Appreciation Day always falls on the first Friday of March (March 6 for 2026), and if you’re reading this, you’re probably wondering which employee gifts would make your team feel most valued, without having to invest a ton of time or resources into buying them. You want something meaningful, something they’ll [...]
