High Q
is one Smokin' Farker
I started a new job on Monday. The office I manage has had a good bit of management turnover in the last several years, has had a tough time during this downturn (not making much money), and is suffering from mediocre morale and a general lack of energy. The company is committed to this office's success and there are some really good projects on the horizon for us but we won't be successful long term without a boost in morale.
Another fact that will become important later: Our company has very good health insurance. It has an interesting twist. If you have healthy lifestyle habits (nonsmoking, weight, etc.) the company pays more of your health costs. If you have mediocre habits but participate in the health education stuff the company pays what I would call a 'market' portion of you health costs (i.e. what you would likely get at another company). If you have crappy health habits and don't participate in the program, the company pays less.
One tactic I thought I might try to get people talking to each other (and to me - the new guy) was to start cooking them lunch one Friday a month. Because we have this health plan business, I thought it would be a good chance to highlight some healthy menu choices. A couple of menu choices come to mind:
-Turkey Burgers (blech)
-Bean Salad
-Smoked Turkey
-Smoked Chicken
-I've got an interesting lower cal slaw recipe.
I'm interested in your opinion on two things. 1. Do you think that this periodic office cookout for lunch idea will have the intended effect and 2. Got any good healthy BBQ/Smoker ideas that work for 60 people.
One good thing about being the boss is that I have the ability to make this happen as I see fit - meaning I don't have to fight for approval, beg for space, etc. I plan on cooking the meal myself because I like to cook and I think it will mean more if I do it in lieu of hiring it out.
I am very interested in your honest feedback - good or bad. Advice is also welcome.
It's a good company and it will grow to be great. This is one of many items we plan to implement but I thought it would be a good one to begin to build a more cohesive unit.
Mods - I put this here because I am ultimately looking for recipe help. If you think this thread should be someplace else - please move it as you see fit. Thank you for your help.
Another fact that will become important later: Our company has very good health insurance. It has an interesting twist. If you have healthy lifestyle habits (nonsmoking, weight, etc.) the company pays more of your health costs. If you have mediocre habits but participate in the health education stuff the company pays what I would call a 'market' portion of you health costs (i.e. what you would likely get at another company). If you have crappy health habits and don't participate in the program, the company pays less.
One tactic I thought I might try to get people talking to each other (and to me - the new guy) was to start cooking them lunch one Friday a month. Because we have this health plan business, I thought it would be a good chance to highlight some healthy menu choices. A couple of menu choices come to mind:
-Turkey Burgers (blech)
-Bean Salad
-Smoked Turkey
-Smoked Chicken
-I've got an interesting lower cal slaw recipe.
I'm interested in your opinion on two things. 1. Do you think that this periodic office cookout for lunch idea will have the intended effect and 2. Got any good healthy BBQ/Smoker ideas that work for 60 people.
One good thing about being the boss is that I have the ability to make this happen as I see fit - meaning I don't have to fight for approval, beg for space, etc. I plan on cooking the meal myself because I like to cook and I think it will mean more if I do it in lieu of hiring it out.
I am very interested in your honest feedback - good or bad. Advice is also welcome.
It's a good company and it will grow to be great. This is one of many items we plan to implement but I thought it would be a good one to begin to build a more cohesive unit.
Mods - I put this here because I am ultimately looking for recipe help. If you think this thread should be someplace else - please move it as you see fit. Thank you for your help.
