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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 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 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 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…
Read MoreHurricane Sandy Trivia Benefit: Why We’re Doing It – And How You Can Help!
The devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy continue to impact the New York City region, and as we announced last week, we have converted our final trivia night of the year with NY1 morning news anchor & TrivWorks “Special Host” Pat Kiernan at The Bell House in Gowanus, Brooklyn into a fund raiser, with 100% of…
Read MoreJUST ANNOUNCED! Pat Kiernan to Host Pop Culture Trivia Benefit for Hurricane Sandy Relief
UPDATE: Following the devastating impact of Hurricane Sandy on the NYC area, we have decided to convert our scheduled November 13th trivia night at The Bell House with NY1 morning news anchor Pat Kiernan into a trivia fund raiser, with 100% of ticket revenue going to benefit Hurricane Sandy relief efforts! Hurricane Sandy may have forced us…
Read MoreHalloween Trivia Contest! Win Tickets to Our Next Bell House Trivia Night
It’s Halloween here in New York City, and Hurricane Sandy has wrecked absolutely havoc; in addition to crippling the subway system and cancelling school, this storm has also forced the cancellation of many Halloween-themed events in the city – including the legendary Greenwich Village Halloween Parade, as well as our much-anticipated Ultimate Halloween Trivia Night…
Read MoreCANCELLATION: Pat Kiernan’s Ultimate Halloween Trivia Night 10/29
It is with regret that we inform you that Hurricane Sandy is predicted to reach the New York City area on Monday, October 29th – the night of our Ultimate Halloween Trivia Event with Pat Kiernan – bringing heavy rain and winds expected to cause significant transit disruptions. After discussing with our host venue The…
Read MorePlanning Successful Year-End Corporate Entertainment in NYC
With fall in full swing it’s time to begin planning those company holiday parties. These may range from cookies and Champagne at the end of the day to a huge, expensive gala. Most companies, however, look for an option somewhere between these two. If you are tasked with planning this year’s corporate entertainment in NYC,…
Read MoreSevere Weather Update: Pat Kiernan’s Halloween Trivia at The Bell House
We are closely watching the approach of Hurricane Sandy, and while it’s still a bit too early to predict the storm’s path, Pat Kiernan advises us that all scenarios likely point to a wet Monday evening in New York City. While we are hopeful that Monday evening’s Ultimate Halloween Trivia Night at the Bell House…
Read MoreContest Alert! Visit mental_floss’s Website Now for Trivia with Pat Kiernan!
Pat Kiernan’s online Halloween trivia contest is now live on the mental_floss Website, and submissions are open! Get your correct answers in first, and a terrific prize awaits you! We hope you enjoy today’s contest, and look forward to seeing you at our Ultimate Halloween Trivia Night with Pat this coming Monday, October 29th at…
Read MoreReminder: 12 Noon Halloween Trivia Tomorrow with Pat Kiernan & mental_floss!
Hey, trivia lovers! Just a reminder to tune in at 12 noon tomorrow, October 25th to the mental_floss Website for a very special FREE online trivia contest with Pat Kiernan! Pat’s going to be asking some fun Halloween-themed trivia questions to a NATIONAL AUDIENCE, and as such the winner is going to receive an amazing…
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