How does Creative Spark Media, Inc. keep the creative 'sparks' igniting into sensational ideas? From their creative employees, of course!
With a firm foundation based on the Core Values of Customer & Market Focus, Integrity & Respect, Spirit, Collaboration and People Development, the FUN factor still remains key to happy and creative employees. There's always something happening within the company, getting employees energized, excited, aware and informed. For example, last month was the Bike to Work Challenge with an incentive - $100 donated to your favorite charity. Or how about the impromptu surprise Bridal Shower including the whole staff (men included) with one of the interns pretending to be the bride. Then there was the move to wireless, letting anyone go anywhere in the office - including the big comfy lounge chairs in front of the 42" TV...
The FUN doesn't stop there. Creative Spark Media, Inc. holds weekly Friday afternoon Wii Bowling competitions (the champion has yet to be announced – which may or may not indicate the champion is indeed the CEO). Often the CEO will bring in lunch for everyone whenever the President doesn't want to take the time to leave the office for lunch, and has been known to offer up a $20 bill to the first person that can answer a company trivia question!
"The act of empowering our employees," says Heather Pieczonka, "has led Rick and I to be an initial spark – with an entire team that has now fanned that spark into a roaring flame of creativity and success. "