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How to Retain Top Manufacturing Talent Through Meaningful Recognition

In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, retain manufacturing employees is more challenging than ever. With labor shortages and high turnover rates, companies must find innovative ways to keep their top talent engaged and committed. One proven strategy? Implementing meaningful employee recognition programs that acknowledge and celebrate individual contributions, fostering both loyalty and long-term retention. The Importance […]

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5 Common Myths About Acrylic Awards—Debunked

SkyFire Award

At Glassical Designs, we’ve spent the better half of the last decade designing and producing high-end acrylic awards that elevate corporate recognition programs for some of the world’s top companies. Yet despite its sophistication and versatility, acrylic is still one of the most misunderstood materials in the recognition industry. In this article, we’re debunking five

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Recognizing Administrative Professionals: The Heart of Every Business

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Every business has a rhythm—projects moving forward, meetings scheduled with precision, customers receiving quick responses, and teams staying aligned. But that rhythm doesn’t just happen. It’s coordinated, protected, and nurtured by the administrative professionals who quietly keep everything in motion. At Glassical Designs, we understand the importance of recognizing administrative professionals who make that kind

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Top 5 Recognition Strategies to Keep Your Best Employees Around for Years to Come

Employee retention isn’t just about offering competitive salaries or impressive benefits—it’s about creating a culture where people feel seen, appreciated, and motivated to stay. At Glassical Designs, we’ve celebrated our own team’s major milestones with thoughtful, intentional employee recognition strategies that have strengthened our culture and helped retain top talent for over 40 years. From

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Exploring Leadership Through Books: Insights from the Glassical Designs Team

Leadership is a subject that fascinates many, especially those who find themselves in roles where guiding others and making key decisions are part of their everyday life. At Glassical Designs, leadership isn’t just a position—it’s a way of engaging with our team, our clients, and our projects. When we asked our team about their favorite

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The Evolution of Excellence: Nora LaMar’s Favorite Award Trends

At Glassical Designs, we believe that recognition should be as exceptional and unique as the achievements it celebrates. Our founder, Nora LaMar, has been at the forefront of innovative award design for over 40 years, leading our company with a passion for creating timeless pieces that leave a lasting impression. Over the years, she has

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