Still More Pics! More Fun! More Recess!!

In between the picnic, here is what the kids at Iroquois Pipeline did for Recess! Way to go Karin and crew.

More Pics. More Fun. Recess At Work Day!!

Recess At Work Day went international - Canada this year!!! Here is the gang at WorkSafeBC taking time out to pose for their Recess picture. Can you guess who Kymm is?

Check out June 20th post below to see what all the costumes are all about. Click on the picture to make it bigger. I love you wild Canadians!

More Pics. More Fun. Recess At Work Day!!

Here's what Linnea from Training Resources of America had to say:

"I held recess at work and am attaching the pictures. We had to have indoor recess because of the rain but everyone got time away from their desks and computers to just relax and enjoy each other. I did give out funky pens and pencils to do the indoor activity.We have decided to have recess once per quarter and will be going on a field trip to Ben and Jerry's in Salem for recess in August!"

Was Your Recess a Success?

Here's what the kids at Community Options did; 2nd year for them. And read below what they had to say. Canoe key pace he grit? Community Options had our 2nd annual recess at work day. We had a fantastic time. We began by walking down the hall a la Monty Python and the Ministry of Silly Walks. We all brought a bit of the 60's to the room. We played Mad Gabs and shared stories from the 60's. thanks for reminding us that laughter is the best medicine. Last year we had 25 job openings and were crazy!~!!! This year we have only 6!!! We have a lot to be thankful for!!!!! Enjoy our photos... And here's what WorkSafeBC had to say:

Rich,

That was by far the most fun we have ever had in this office!!!!! Thank you for a brillant idea!! I am off tomorrow - thank goodness - I'll try and send you some pics on Monday - we had a team of superhero's - a team of cowgirls/cowboys - a team off hospital staff - and a team called See Ya Later - because 1/2 of that team is retiring within the next year - the teams went out on a 30 min Scavenger Hunt - IN costume - people all over town were laughing - one team told a lady what they were doing and she wanted to know if she could come along and help!!

Kymm

Happy Recess At Work Day!

Today's the day; to take a Recess in the name of Employe Wellness. Make it fun. Make it simple. Make it productive. And if you're still trying to convince the boss..................find out what CNN, 1800Mattress and Recess At Work Day all have in common? Read this article right now. It's not too late to celebrate.

Have a Happy Recess.

OMG, Tomorrow is Recess!

Adding to the list of people who are going to take a recess tomorrow..................

Ashley and Lisa at the world's only Corn Palace in Mitchell, SD. I spent some time chatting with them yesterday on my visit and they loved the idea of Recess At Work. As a matter of fact, so many people stopped us on the street to ask what and why. (I guess having 5 of your friends wearing the T-shirts helps!)

So we're off to continue to spread the word about Recess.

And thanks to Mike, Mud and Mihalik for sharing Recess with your WNCX listeners. You guys are the bomb!

Employee Morale Up, Health Insurance Down.

It's really very simple................Your Employer wants to control health care costs. Your employer wants to increase morale around the office. Wellness is the answer.

According to a recent Health Care Cost Survey by Towers Perrin, companies that actively manage employee health and medical program performance "will see annual per-employee costs of about $1,500 less than low performers in 2008."

And how is that done. It is done through education. It is done through information. It is done by taking an interest in the employee while he or she is at work; by offering outlets of fun and learning. Why not take a Recess? Why not start this Thursday?

Rich DiGirolamo will be talking about this concept with the Nebraska Recreation and Park Association and the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society in the near future.

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Need a Humorous Health and Wellness Speaker for your next event. Rich DiGirolamo might be just what your insurance plan ordered. Check him out at http://healthandwellnessspeaker.com/

It's Not Too Late To Invite Splenda to Recess

She's the perfect addition to any Recess. She's Splenda!

So if you're in CT, and looking to spice up your Recess At Work Day, check out her website. She's a hoot - or at least a hooter.

Recess is alive and well in Cleveland!

Rich is appearing on WNCX Radio (98.5), Cleveland - Monday morning June 16th to talk about Recess At Work Day!

Make sure you're listening around 9:15am!

How about a Hall of Fame Recess!

Do you live in Springfield, MA, home of the Basketball Hall of Fame. Maybe Recess at Work Day is your opportunity to shoot some hoops with your co-workers?

Do you live in or near Cooperstown, NY, home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Maybe Recess at Work Day is your opportunity to swing a bat with your co-workers? (That was swing WITH not AT)

Do you live in Cleveland, OH, home of the ROck & Roll Hall of Fame. Maybe Recess at Work Day is your opportunity to get a small office band together or have some fun with Karaoke or Guitar Hero.

Wherever you live, work or play, don't forget....................... June 19th is almost here. Have you got your recess plans? Have you got your Recess At Work Day Gear?

How To Be A Good Employee

Here are 5 simple things you can do to make the boss like you.

1. Show up for work on time
2. Offer to pick up a loose end for someone else
3. Take on a new project with enthusiasm
4. Offer new ideas to your leadership (like suggesting Recess At Work Day as a morale and wellness opportunity; not as play time!
5. Never bad mouth another employee.

Read the whole article here

Now this is how you spend recess!

Looking for an idea on what to do for Recess!!Look what WorkSafeBC had to say:

Rich, The t-shirts have arrived!!!! We will have 'don't wear pants because your t-shirt is so long day' ha ha - we'll send you pics - 48 people - 4 teams - 30 minute scavenger hunt - start time 10:15 - when the school across the streets rings the recess bell!!! Kymm

Now these kids know how to play!! Do you have your t-shirts. Click over on the image on the right!

15 days till Recess!

The excitement is building. 15 days until Recess.

T-shirts and hats are flying out the door. Do you have yours?

It’s Time to Give Employees a Health & Wellness Break. Let’s All Take a Recess on June 19th

For Immediate Release
Wolcott, CT June 2, 2008
Contact: Rich DiGirolamo 203.879.5970 mailto:rich@richdigirolamo.com

It’s Time to Give Employees a Health & Wellness Break. Let’s All Take a Recess on June 19th

People perform better when they have a chance to burn off some energy. June 19th is an opportunity for workers to take a break and join in some energy burning by taking part in Recess At Work Day.

It has been proven that breaks are essential for satisfaction. But what does this mean to an employer? Well according to Rich DiGirolamo, Founder of Recess At Work Day, it’s simple……..Breaks lead to satisfaction; and satisfaction easily transfers to increase morale, reduced employee stress, more engaged and healthier employees; which ultimately has a positive impact on productivity, absenteeism and profits. Now in its 5th year; Recess At Work Day is the perfect complement to any Health and Wellness or Employee Engagement Initiative.

Having fun at work is more important than most employers realize. “When people are having fun at work, they get along much better” says Jason Kotecki, The Champion of Childhood. “Management issues are at a minimum, meaning more energy can be focused on opportunities for growth. Customers (and the company's bottom line) will benefit from the spirit of fun emanating from the organization. Recess At Work Day is a great idea!"

So how did Recess At Work Day get started? Years ago DiGirolamo was part of a team that needed to reduce some stress and chaos during a data center conversion. Long hours, project setbacks, and negative reactions to change were just some of the challenges. To alleviate some the chaos, lunch got replaced with a short walk to Rye Playland (Rye, NY) and a couple of trips on the Dragon Coaster. Remembering the benefit of those breaks from the norm, DiGirolamo, now a professional speaker on employee matters, created this day as a complement to already existing employee wellness, morale and engagement initiatives. And as can be seen at the Recess At Work Day website – it has been a big hit with big and small companies alike.

Celebrating Recess At Work Day is simple says DiGirolamo. “There really are no rules. Just take a break from the daily work routine and engage in something fun. The possibilities are endless. Spend some time learning a foreign language with your peers. Engage in a fun communications activity. When was the last time your company did some volunteer or community work? These are some of the examples offered by DiGirolamo at the Recess At Work Day website. Keep it cheap or spend lots he says.

So only one question remains…….Is it Recess yet? Almost; June 19th is fast approaching.

For more information about Recess At Work Day, or to schedule an interview with Rich DiGirolamo, call 203.879.5970 or visit http://www.recessatworkday.com/