Laura Ursu

https://www.reddit.com/r/Productivitycafe/comments/1ip1i6z/whats_the_best_employee_recognition_gift_you_ever/

Honestly, the best recognition gift I ever received wasn’t flashy at all. It was a well-written kudos message from my manager after a hectic quarter. 

No gift card, no swag, just a thoughtful, specific message about how my work helped the

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One of the most intelligent case studies in design is the Chinese tea cup. They’re made without handles simply because if it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to drink.

Humans naturally want to add more. Add a cardboard sleeve, add a warning on the outside of the cup, add a handle. The result of all these things never cools down the actual contents.

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