Earlier I was reading an article about what makes a business a good place to work and how some businesses foster community and innovation in the workplace. There were some great ideas and I was pleased to note that IZEA has already incorporated a few of these practices including Engineering “Hack” days, fitness reimbursement and a social committee we call The Cool Kids who plan our group activities.
One of the largest and most fun events we participate in as a company is our quarterly LOCO event where we take some time to unwind and connect with each other, recognize Anniversaries with silly homemade hats, and announce the RockStar of the Quarter award to the employee that has gone above & beyond the past few months.
For Q3, we traveled deep into tourist town to check out the new Dave & Buster’s. A good time was had by all playing games, sharing a meal & having a few beers.
Brothers from Other Mothers: Engagement Manager, Anthony and Mobile Engineer, Ben
Publisher Rep., Kate and Stephanie from Customer Love
Operations Manager, Jenni showing off her ticket stash.
Up next, we recognized the IZEA Anniversaries including Anthony (1 year), Jaimie (1 year), Jerry (1 year), Rhia (1 year), April (1 year), Luis (4 years), Carri (ME! 4 years), Ted (12 years), Patrick (1 year) and Donna (4 years).
Luis & Jaimie from the Sales Team in the latest Anniversary Hat fashions.
VP of Sales, Jerry who is NOT wearing guyliner (I asked)
Patrick from QA got a beard/hat combo!
And then it was time for the Main Event…the ROCK STAR of the QUARTER is….
Director of Account Management, Crystal!
Crystal was chosen for her continued efforts in keeping campaigns on track and successful and her invaluable assistance in launching UTV as well as training new AM and Sales Associates. Way to go, lady!
