RETAILER ASK THE WHAT DO YOU DO FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES FOR THE HOLIDAYS?
“We have an all-staff holiday party at the beginning of December each year, featuring a catered buffet dinner, drinks and live music. Last year, we had a mariachi band and a Mexican food buffet, and this year we’re having a klezmer band with plenty of brisket, kugel and potato pancakes. Ev- eryone is invited to bring their family — we even have a room with movies and crafts for the kids. It’s a lot of fun. We also pay discretionary cash bonuses every December as an extra ‘thank you’ to our employees for their hard work and to help with holiday shopping.” Lewis Shender, President & Owner PM Music Center Aurora, Illinois
“At Grayson’s, we celebrate the holidays with an annual dinner at a favorite local restaurant each January. We invite all staff, in- structors and their plus-ones for an evening of great food, drinks and conversation. It’s a chance to relax together after the busy season, reflect on the past year and share our goals for the year ahead.” Connor Grayson, Grayson’s Tune Town Store Manager Montrose, California
“Every year we have a Christmas party on Christmas eve. All the staff and teachers come, as well as ex-employees and former teach- ers. Modern Music really has a family-like connection. No matter how long ago people may have left the store, they’re welcome back for the Christmas party.” William Carroll, Owner
Modern Music Lisle, Illinois
“We have an annual holiday party where the employees from all of our stores are able to come together for some food, fun and a little holiday spirit! Additionally, we normally try to give a little holiday gift to each as- sociate, as well.” Tylor Fischer, General Manager Dave’s Guitar La Crosse, Wisconsin
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