Posts by David
Productive Employees Don’t Want to Be Retained (And Other Myths)
I read an article in The New York Times yesterday which reported a fact that, if not totally shocking, was none the less disturbing: while productivity among American workers has surged in recent years, wages have remained flat (with the exception of earners in the top 1%). This came as little surprise to me –…
Read MoreJust Announced! Trivia Fund Raiser to Benefit The National Hemophilia Foundation
In a very special partnership event, we are delighted to be teaming up with Connect for Bleeding Disorders, the National Hemophilia Foundation’s (NHF) young professionals group, to help launch their 2013 event season with a fun, high-energy trivia fund raiser! Featuring a wide variety of entertaining trivia and ample opportunity to socialize & network with…
Read MorePrizes Announced for Pat Kiernan’s “New Year’s Resolutions” Trivia Night!
It’s a new year, and we’re incredibly excited about our 1st public event of 2013: “Pat’s New Year’s Resolutions,” a pop culture trivia night hosted by NY1’s Pat Kiernan! On Tuesday, January 8th, the former VH1 “World Series of Pop Culture” host returns to Manhattan’s gorgeous Highline Ballroom to test your knowledge of TV, movies,…
Read More2012 in Review: An Incredible Year for Live Trivia & Team Building in NYC!
What an absolutely amazing year it has been! As we wrap up 2012, I wanted to take a step back like last year, and review all of the great things which TrivWorks was so fortunate to be a part of. With so much to be thankful for packed into a single year, let’s split this…
Read MoreConfessions of a Trivia Company Owner: I’m Really Lousy at Playing Trivia
As the founder of the only corporate entertainment & team building company in New York City specializing exclusively in live trivia events, I am invariably confronted by the same types of questions whenever I meet new people. “How did you get into that?” (jaw agape) is probably the most common, followed by “What kind of…
Read MoreTrivia Contest! 1st Correct wins Tickets to “SILENCE! The Musical!”
As we announced earlier this week, we are gearing up for our 1st public trivia event of 2013 on January 8th: “Pat’s New Year’s Resolutions” trivia night at Manhattan’s Highline Ballroom, hosted by NY1 morning news anchor & our “Special Host” Pat Kiernan! Our longtime prize partners “SILENCE! The Musical” are closing their curtains for…
Read MoreContest Alert! Win Tickets to see “SILENCE! The Musical!”
We’re less than a month away from our first public event of 2013, “Pat’s New Years Resolutions” – a pop culture trivia night at the gorgeous Highline Ballroom hosted by NY1 morning news anchor and TrivWorks’ “Special Host” Pat Kiernan – on Tuesday, January 8th, which will once again feature a high-energy team trivia contest,…
Read MoreWho Are the Best Trivia Hosts in NYC? Let Us Know – We’re Expanding!
As we prepare to close the curtain on an incredibly successful 2012, TrivWorks is eagerly looking ahead to 2013 – which, we are thrilled to share, shall be a year of growth! As a New York City team building and corporate entertainment company, the heart of our trivia events lies in meticulous customization, professional event…
Read MoreIn Defense of the Office Holiday Party
It’s been a particularly difficult holiday season for many here in New York City, as the effects of Hurricane Sandy and a still-shaky economy collide – actually, make that the FIFTH-such difficult holiday season, following the October 2008 financial crisis. Once again, companies here in the Big Apple and across the country have asked the…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: Trivia Events Motivate Employees and Increase Productivity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY (November 20, 2012) – Employee motivation is difficult to maintain during times of economic, financial, and personal stress. Economic uncertainty creates stress for employees of even the most stable corporations. Changing team dynamics add to this stress as employees accept additional responsibility and learn new roles in changing corporate environments.…
Read MoreCreate a Unique Year End Holiday Party
Is your year end holiday party becoming a cliché among your employees or friends? This year you can create a unique event to engage your guests in a new way. TrivWorks offers unique entertainment your guests will remember well into 2013. Personalized Entertainment TrivWorks guarantees personalized, engaging entertainment designed specifically for you. We start with…
Read More7 Advantages of Trivia Events for Team Building
Corporations often struggle to provide employee team building events. If your organization is like many, you find it challenging to find team building opportunities that make a positive impact on your organization within the confines of your budget. Trivia events are the perfect team building option for your organization. Simple to plan and easy to…
Read MoreNYC Holiday Party Trends: Is Your Office Hip With the Times?
I read an article this week in BizBash, the leading media resource for the professional events industry, that I really enjoyed: “5 Trends Shaping Company Holiday Parties in 2012.” Based on their research – as well as observations from my fellow event planners/producers from around the country – this holiday season is shaping up to…
Read MoreCreating Successful Winter Team Building Activities for City Folk
Indoor Team Building NYC I read an article this week about a guy who took his team on an “extreme team building exercise,” a survival-type adventure spent in the picturesque environs of a Slovakian military base. Attendees spent day and night shivering in the freezing cold, all the while with members of the Slovakian special…
Read MoreJust Announced! TrivWorks to Donate 50% of Office Holiday Party Professional Fees to Sandy Relief!
It’s been an incredibly challenging few weeks for New York City and the surrounding areas, and companies large and small are grappling with the same question: should we have an office holiday party this year, or donate to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts instead? Following the incredible response to our recent Hurricane Sandy trivia benefit hosted…
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