Fun at Work Day 2010

Fun at Work Day, also known as National Fun at Work Day, always occurs April 1 - at least according to some websites. Other sites claim the date is always January 28 in the United States. Still others claim that the event occurs in 2010 on January 30.

International Fun at Work Day is always on April 1 - unless the date falls on a weekend. According to playfair.com, Thursday April 1, 2010 is the Fourteenth Annual International Fun At Work Day.

It's not unusual for holidays to have different dates for National and International celebrations. For example, National Teacher Appreciation Day is May 4, 2010 in the United States, while most countries celebrate October 5, 2010 as World Teachers Day.

So when is Fun at Work Day 2010 in the United States - January 28, January 30, or April 1?

The truth is, we don't know. Feel free to chime in on the subject using the comments section.

And remember, every day can be Fun at Work Day with Funny Employee Awards!

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Funny Employee Awards for CoWorkers on CNN

Thanks to CNN.com for naming "Funny Employee Awards" one of 10 Fun Gifts for Co-Workers in a recent news item.

#9 Funny Employee Awards
Bring your office holiday party to life by presenting your co-workers with funny employee awards. With 101 different categories ranging from a job well done to poking fun at each other, there's sure to be an award for everyone. ($29.99) - Source: cnn.com

The article by Rachel Zupek originally appeared on Careerbuilder.com before CNN picked up the story. She encourages you to forgo predictable gifts like coffee mugs for your boss, a gift card for your co-worker, or fruit baskets for clients. Instead, give something fun like Funny Awards for Coworkers.

Office Party Etiquette - Holiday Office Party Do's and Don'ts

Can't get enough of your coworkers during office hours? Don't despair! Company holiday party season is upon us. Follow these tips to make sure you adhere to the highest standard of office party etiquette:

1. Do attend.
   Unless you've got a killer excuse (the old "kids have swine flu" always works), make sure you show up at the holiday party. The organizers of this bash (i.e. your bosses) can be a very touchy bunch. They may take your no-show personally and hold it against you. That's not how you want to start the New Year.
2. Leave the date at home.
   If you're already nervous about attending a holiday party, you may be tempted to take a date or spouse to have someone to talk to. Forget it. Going alone frees you from the burden of worrying about whether your date is having fun, and it opens up the opportunity of browsing through important computer files while everyone else is drunk. Read more...
3. Plan conversations ahead of time.
   Find out who will be there. Check the sports pages. If you're not good at making conversation, just ask a lot of questions. "So, how are the kids?" People would rather talk about themselves than hear about you, anyway.
4. Don't talk too much shop.
   The Christmas party isn't the time to drone on about how hard you've been working on that market research project for the big client you just landed. Nor should you complain about the disappearance of coffee creamer from the break room fridge It's a party. Loosen up.
5. Dress sensibly.
   This is not a night club, it's your office party. That means no peacocking. If it looks like you're about to hit a bachelorette party on the Jersey Shore, you need to change.
6. Have a bite before you go.
   Sorry you didn't get that year-end bonus you wanted, but don't try and make up for it by eating $2,000 worth of cocktail shrimp. Have a snack before you hit the party.
7. Don't over-indulge in drink.
   Nothing good will come if you drink too much. Nothing.
8. Don't be amorous.
   Men: the Christmas party is no time to morph into Pepé Le Pew. Ladies: likewise. Keep your hands to yourself and your hugs and kisses to a minimum. And please, no dirty dancing. It's going to be tough to land a new job if you have to explain that post-party harassment suit.
9. Be aware of cameras.
   Hello... Facebook calling. What happens at the office party stays on Facebook. Forever. Don't do anything you wouldn't want plastered on a roadside billboard.
10. Arrange a ride beforehand.
    Don't wait until you're tipsy to figure out how to get home. If you plan to have a drink, make your travel arrangements before you leave the house.
11. Don't forget to say thanks.
    No matter what you think of your boss or the party, say thank you. It's literally the least you can do.

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Certificates of Recognition - Download Free Recognition Certificate

Searching for a quick and easy certificate of recognition? We offer printable certificates of recognition in PDF format. Unlike Microsoft Word certificate templates, our templates are pre-designed and offer limited ability to change their look and feel. But the advantage is that it's super-quick and easy to do.

Available in PDF format, "Funny Employee Awards: Your Complete Guide to Organizing a Humorous, Entertaining, and Rewarding Recognition Ceremony" contains 101 Printable Funny Award Certificates, such as the free printable certificates of recognition pictured below:

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These examples come pre-filled with funny phrases for recognition certificates. The PDF also contains 6 Awards Templates for adding your own certificate of recognition wording. The templates are really just blank versions of the awards pictured above. So imagine the second example without the wording "The Loch Ness Award" and "For Least Likely To Be Found". The templates include:

• Recognition Award Template
• Appreciation Award Template
• Excellence Award Template
• Leadership Award Template
• Teamwork Award Template
• Achievement Award Template

Again, these are not Microsoft Word templates. You can not change the design or colors of the awards. You can not change the fonts using the Free edition of Adobe Reader (but you can change the fonts and save changes with Adobe Acrobat). The best way to understand the template is to try it out for yourself:

Certificate of Recognition Sample

Be sure to download the free sample employee recognition certificate to make sure the PDF is right for you before making a purchase.

Funny Employee Awards: Your Complete Guide to Organizing a Humorous, Entertaining, and Rewarding Recognition Ceremony