<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><!-- generator=Zoho Sites --><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><atom:link href="https://www.skedundee.com/blogs/tag/appreciation/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>Skedundee - Blog #Appreciation</title><description>Skedundee - Blog #Appreciation</description><link>https://www.skedundee.com/blogs/tag/appreciation</link><lastBuildDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:11:13 -0700</lastBuildDate><generator>http://zoho.com/sites/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Global Garbage Man Day: Team Cleans Up with Tech!]]></title><link>https://www.skedundee.com/blogs/post/global-garbage-man-day-team-cleans-up-with-tech-1749489416</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.skedundee.com/blog images/global_garbage_man_day_team_cleans_up_with_tech_20250609_101802.png"/>BloomTech intern Anya used Zoho to organize a successful, inclusive Global Garbage Man Day celebration, uniting remote and in-office teams while thanking local workers.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_uHVz7bUjTlaJtklVtLNbew" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_WoEZEdpXS6iGVXpYWvQp0w" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_ATqw3KycT3uOBn2CKZMD1w" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_JuNpmFVETvWh4H0yzj6dLQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center zptext-align-mobile-center zptext-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><div><p align="left">At BloomTech Solutions, celebrating Global Garbage Man Day felt like a natural fit for their sustainability-focused company culture. Intern, Anya Sharma, spearheaded the initiative, wanting to thank local sanitation workers and raise awareness. The challenge? Coordinating a park cleanup event with a hybrid team, some in the office and many working remotely, all while sticking to a tight budget.</p><p align="left">Anya used Skedundee’s integrated Zoho setup to streamline everything. Zoho CRM sent personalized invitations to both employees and local community members, leveraging Zoho Campaign for visually appealing email reminders. Zoho Bookings managed volunteer sign-ups, and Anya tracked expenses with Zoho Books, staying well within the allocated budget. A dedicated channel on Zoho Cliq kept everyone updated, fostering a sense of camaraderie.</p><p align="left">To include remote employees, Anya organized a virtual &quot;Thank You&quot; segment using Zoho Meeting, showcasing photos and videos from the park cleanup. Employees could also contribute to a digital scrapbook using Zoho Sites. Zoho Forms collected feedback, which Anya analyzed using Zoho Sheets to improve future events. She even used Zoho Sign to send digital thank-you cards to the local sanitation team.</p><p align="left">Anya's innovative use of Zoho—powered by Skedundee’s seamless automation—transformed a simple appreciation day into a memorable, inclusive event. The result? A cleaner park and a stronger team spirit.</p><p align="left">This story is fictional.</p><p align="left">Skedundee envisions and builds the digital framework for these vibrant celebrations, turning shared moments into lasting memories.</p></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:22:07 -0700</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rolling into Appreciation: Celebrating National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!]]></title><link>https://www.skedundee.com/blogs/post/rolling-into-appreciation-celebrating-national-school-bus-driver-appreciation-day-1745261939</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.skedundee.com/blog images/rolling_into_appreciation_celebrating_national_school_bus_driver_appreciation_day_20250421_1201.png"/>LuminaTech employees organized a surprise breakfast delivery for school bus drivers on National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. They used their internal tools – Connect, Pulse, and Compose – to coordinate the effort and show their gratitude.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_Cfu5LDsnQuyVB98loyDsWQ" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_z9U-WUp_TRisTddFiGY6Vw" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_-QKBSt3AQSKdQAK5pG7jmw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_CbdCZ7DMSs2e9SIN9gD7NQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center zptext-align-mobile-center zptext-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><div><p align="left">At LuminaTech, showing appreciation for our incredible school bus drivers is a big deal. This year, the 'Thank Our Drivers' committee – a passionate group of employees from across departments – wanted to do something truly special for National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day.<br/><br/>The challenge? Coordinating a surprise breakfast delivery to over 20 different bus routes, scattered across the city, while managing a tight budget. Initially, it seemed overwhelming. But with a little innovation, they used LuminaTech’s internal project management platform – &quot;Connect&quot; – to organize efforts. Connect’s task assignment features allowed team members to research local bakeries, negotiate pricing (using Connect’s e-signing capability for vendor agreements), and track deliveries in real-time.<br/><br/>The team also leveraged “Pulse,” our instant messaging tool, to share updates and coordinate with local bakeries. &quot;Pulse&quot; allowed for quick communication and ensured everyone was on the same page regarding dietary restrictions and delivery schedules. A fun &quot;Thank You&quot; email campaign, designed in “Compose,” was sent to all drivers, highlighting their dedication and hard work. “Compose” allowed for personalized messages to each driver, making the gesture even more meaningful. A few photos were taken at each bus route and shared in the company's internal social media platform, “Share,” showcasing the joy and appreciation. <br/><br/>“It was fantastic to see the smiles on the drivers’ faces,” said Maria Rodriguez, the committee lead. &quot;Connect, Pulse, and Compose really helped us pull it all together!”</p><br/><ul><li style="text-align:left;">Project Management Platform</li><li style="text-align:left;">Instant Messaging Tool</li><li style="text-align:left;">Email Campaign Tool</li><li style="text-align:left;">Internal social media platform</li></ul><p align="left">This story is fictional.<br/>Skedundee envisioned this celebration, transforming gratitude into a vibrant reality.</p></div>
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