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Who would have ever thought that your first semester of college would be from behind a screen? Or 6 feet away from your classmates while wearing masks? No matter how unpredictable life can be, it’s safe to assume that nobody planned to attend school under such weird circumstances. If you’re like me, the words “unprecedented times” have begun to trigger a fight or flight response. I don’t want to see another email “extending our deepest apologies.” I don’t want your shallow sy

I met with Soudavone on her typical NYC morning commute from West Harlem down to Times Square, where Gesture’s HQ is located. Surrounded by the locals of New York City and a very full bouquet of red roses she had in arms for an upcoming promotional project, we sat down on the yellowed seats of the 1 train and dove deep into the conversation to uncover who exactly Gesture’s VP of Operations really is. Who is Gesture’s VP of Operations? The Journey from Refugee to VP Everyone h

As they say, team work makes the dream work, right? Though you can’t actually have a “dream team” without good communication. Communication within a team means way more than just emailing, or catching up on your weekly reports. There are a multitude of layers to communication that really create positive change. Luckily for you, we went through all of the layers and found the 6 communication “layers” we think you should be implementing on your teams. Have An Open Door Policy I

Have you been kind today? What Is World Kindness Day? World kindness day or, WKD, is an international observance on 13 November, introduced by the World Kindness Movement in 1998. This holiday is observed in countries all over the world, including the US, Canada, China and Japan. Kindness is defined as, “the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate”. While no one is asking you to set up a tree in today’s honor or to donate a million dollars to charity, all today’s

Today is our first official birthday here at Gesture! If we have learned anything in the last 365 days, it is that we’ve plowed our way through the last year with a tremendous amount of strength and determination to achieve our goals. So as we wrap up October 3rd 2019, a momentous day in our company’s history, we are reminiscing on the beauty of this last year and how far we have truly come. Coming from humble beginnings of just being a beautiful dream of spreading a more th

Before we dive into the whole process of building a healthy company culture, you need to understand exactly what a company culture is. A Company culture or a CC, is the overall personality of your company. For more clarity, your CC is the defined environment in which employees work. With in this environment you create the ideas and regulations behind your company mission, values, ethics, expectations, and goals. According to researching finding by Deloitte, 94% of executives

Beginning To Create A Thoughtful Space. The idea behind a more thoughtful work space hails from the need of wanting your employees to feel like they are seen and cared for. The best way you can show your teams that you are there for them is to show them a space that is always looking out for their safety be it physically or even mentally. Respecting Your Peer’s Boundaries. Boundaries span much further than just keeping an arms length away from any one individual. People’s bou

Increase Overall Morale In Your Team. It’s easy to have the idea, that by boosting your company’s employee morale, that your productivity will go up. Though, as easy as it may seem, a lot of the time, keeping your employee’s in high spirits can be a complex task. If no one in your company is happy, it’s easy for them to lose sight of their tasks at hand. To be fair, how “productive” would you feel in a place that makes you feel terrible? So, the question is, how can you boost

August 4th is national Friend day, and we want you to celebrate this momentous day by sending your friends a Gesture. The History Behind National Friend Day. National Friendship Day, originally founded by Hallmark in 1919, was supposed to be a day for people to celebrate their friendship by sending each other cards. Then in the coming years, things get a little dicey on Hallmarks end with upholding the yearly tradition. Though, skip a few years and in 1998 Winnie the Pooh was

The weekend is finally upon us and there is no better feeling then being able to come home and kick back after a long week of work! Though, if you’re not totally tired from the long week and you were looking for a few good ways to kick it this weekend, we may have a few suggestions on how wine can be your number one way to chill out. Pour Yourself A Glass Of Wine Our first option for your wine down, would be to well, drink some wine. I mean, that’s pretty obvious, but to add

You’ve all heard the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Well what if we told you that having a glass of wine or two drastically improves your overall health? How Exactly Is Wine Healthy? Well, according to studies from Healthline.com the grapes that are typically used to create red wine are jam packed with sveratrol, catechin, epicatechin and proanthocyanidins. A couple of these are linked with a few life benefits that have been proven to help your health in the l

Have you ever had one of those days where you just feel like you’re not yourself? Maybe you you’re having a bad day, week, month? Whatever it is you are going through, it’s putting your mood down and you just can’t seem to get out of a funk. Being In A Funk Is OK! We all have those kind of days, and we all feel this way every once in a while. We are here to let you know that it’s OK. Not every day is going to be sunshine and rainbows but instead of wallowing in the sadness, w

Everyone loves the summer sun and the magical feeling it gives you. Everyone also loves New York City, and the with the summer sun already giving you a boost of happiness, NYC adds to that with the lingering urge to have an adventure. So we say, why not plan on making some epic memories while you’re here? Wondering where exactly to go in the city to curate those epic summer adventures? Well don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Bellow is a list of places here in NYC that we bel

Ever hear of Christmas in July? Yes, summer is the time to go out with your friends, family or even just on your own and enjoy the deliciously warm weather. Though, we also like to think that summer is a perfect time of year to send a few gifts to those in your life who you care for. Do You Celebrate X-Mas In July? There is a reason why so many people get a nostalgic feeling for the holidays during the summer season. Maybe it’s the longing for that feeling of love and coming

For most people Summer, is the best time of year. A lot of people say the best things in life happen during the summer time. It could have something to do with the summer sun, the warmer nights or the over all atmosphere of freedom that comes with the season. Whatever the reason that resonates best with you, we’d like to think it’s all because of the summer magic. As silly as it may sound, summer magic is real and has affected many people here in NYC and all over the world. W

Whether you tackle a full-time career or a part-time job, you’ll probably notice that the majority of your time is consumed by work agenda. This can make it extremely difficult to set time aside to grab that last minute birthday present, or purchase a small dessert before visiting a friend’s house. When your attempt is successful, nothing is more satisfying than a grateful recipient. Although “Thank You” is a simple phrase, it shows that your recipient has acknowledged the ef

Summer is in full swing! That means it’s time to dust off our bathing suits, bring out the grills and bask in all things summer! Summer also means that the Fourth of July is near! Have you got plans for the fourth? Do you even remember what July 4th even stands for? Other than Gap American Flag shirts, fireworks, and the millions of barbecues that are going on nearby? Well, just in case you forgot, July 4th is our Independence day! History Behind Independence Day. Yes, back i

It’s 75 degrees outside, the sun is shining and the birds are chirping. You know what that means? SUMMER! Yes summer is finally here and we can not wait for you to get out there and start ticking off some of the things on your bucket list. Though, while you are planning your summer adventures, we’d like to talk about the smaller moments of summer that will really leave a lasting impact. Maybe you have a date planned out with your crush, or you’re having a fun day off with you

A flower delivery, specifically ruby-red roses, are always saved for “that” special occasion and particular individual. Mostly known as a romantic gesture, roses can also be delivered to celebrate a congratulatory moment in someone’s life, or even just a simple reminder to show a loved one you’re thinking of them. This becomes an even more exhilarating process, once you and your lucky recipient learn the quirky facts about roses and their significance! Roses are not only eye

You’ve turned the tassel, popped the champagne, and captured enough photos to last you a lifetime. The thrill of graduation may last you a few more weeks, until reality begins to kick in, and you ask yourself; What’s next? The slightest consideration of seeking job positions may seem daunting, and whether you are prepared to begin a full time career, is a whole other question in itself. We’ve listed some solutions to help keep you busy during your first few months as a colleg