This week,
a special winter campaign inspires Beiersdorf employees in Hamburg: the GOOD
FOR ME health management team is ringing in the pre-Christmas season with a
gratitude campaign to encourage all colleagues to make nice gestures with each
other. In the coffee kitchens and other lounges, employees can take “Thank
you” postcards with them, fill them in and give them to their colleagues –
for their trust, support, ideas or simply for being such great colleagues. And
if you like, you can combine this gesture with invitations to a coffee, a walk
or something else.
“At
Christmas time it gets quieter, we take the tempo out and reflect on the year.
Right now we can become aware of this: What are we thankful for this
year,” says Rebecca Gossmann, head of the Wellbeing team at headquarters,
explaining the idea behind the campaign. “With these messages we can all
become aware of what we have achieved together and what we are grateful for.
With this
campaign, the company is sending a further signal for more mindfulness and
attention in everyday working life. “Gratitude is also a real health maker,” explains Rebecca Gossmann. “Studies show: Feeling grateful strengthens the
immune system, promotes good sleep, lowers blood pressure and even supports the
healing of diseases. Gratitude increases optimism, strengthens generosity and a
general sense of happiness – and lets every recipient start the Christmas
season with a pleasant feeling.”
Do you feel
inspired? Then feel free to thank someone today!