Employee Gifting Simplified with CT

What if the foundation of great employee experience isn't a perk, a platform, or a budget line, but simply treating people like whole people? In this episode, Tray sits down with Nurdes Gomez, Director of People Operations at eMed, a GLP-1 weight management program based in Miami. With 17 years in healthcare and HR, Nurdes has seen it all, from leading people at Baptist Health South Florida (one o...

Donuts and pizza parties used to be enough. Today, employees expect more, and Joe Scotto has had a front-row seat to all of it. With 40 years in HR and currently serving as an HR Director in the New York City area, Joe joins Tray to talk about how employee recognition has evolved, what actually resonates with employees now, and why the best appreciation strategies cost very little to pull off. The...

What if the most powerful employee recognition tool you have costs absolutely nothing? In this episode, Tray sits down with Summer Boyd, VP of Talent and Engagement at a national healthcare company that grew from 30 to over 1,000 employees in just five years. Summer shares how her team keeps engagement high not through swag and gift cards alone, but through intentional leadership, knowing how indi...

If you've ever meant to celebrate an employee's birthday and suddenly realized it was three months ago — this episode is for you. In this session, Tray Ross, VP of Growth at Corporate Traditions, walks HR leaders and business owners through a common but costly problem: employee recognition programs that start with great intentions and slowly collapse under the weight of manual work, missed milesto...

In this engaging episode of "Employee Gifting Simplified," host Tray Ross welcomes Laura Van Winkle from Adobe Population Health. They delve into the nuances of employee recognition and appreciation, exploring how personalized gestures can significantly impact workplace culture. Laura shares her journey in HR, the importance of understanding individual employee preferences, and the challenges face...

In this episode, Tray Ross and Hannah Bologna discuss the evolving landscape of employee recognition and appreciation. They explore the importance of understanding individual preferences, the best practices for engaging employees, and innovative strategies for recognition, especially in budget-constrained environments. The conversation emphasizes the significance of genuine connections and the rea...

In this episode, Tray Ross speaks with Ben Zander, the Growth and Development Manager at Zander Real Estate, about the importance of employee recognition and appreciation in the workplace. Ben shares his career journey, highlighting his experiences in various HR roles from Fortune 500 to SMB and the significance of building trust and relationships within teams. The conversation delves into the evo...

With the holiday season here—and many families still feeling the ripple effects of the government shutdown and delayed backpay—leaders are looking for ways to support their teams that are actually meaningful. In this short conversation, benefits broker Riley Schleifer and Tray Ross break down how companies can help employees stretch their budgets, feed their families, and still feel seen and suppo...