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title: "Sparck and Dark Stories: Remember Birthdays"
description: It was my birthday.  I came to work to find my desk decorated with balloons and signs.  It was great, except my boss who walks by my desk...
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# Sparck and Dark Stories: Remember Birthdays

** [Anonymous](https://blog.sparckco.com/author/anonymous) ** July 18, 2019

## **Don't Live in the Dark!**

### Did you know that generic recognition (or lack thereof) is impacting your workplace?  Sneak a peek into what your employees want to say, but aren't... It's shocking!

It was my birthday.  I came to work to find my desk decorated with balloons and signs.  It was great, except my boss who walks by my desk a thousand times a day never stopped to even wish me happy birthday.  I guess he was too busy, one of the many reasons why I have an interview this afternoon.

 

 

 

 

## **Live in the Light! **

### *When the recognition experience is personalized and meaningful, employees feel seen.  Learn from each unique story to elevate your employee experience.*

It was my birthday and the CEO got me a spicy grilled cheese sandwich and lemon bars from my favorite bakery to celebrate during our executive team meeting where each person shared one way I impacted them in the past year...I love this company, they care about ME!”

 

 

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