My name is Lisa Packer and I'm so excited about this new company. I want to share with you how I came up with the concept of G.E.M. and why I think it is so valuable. I have worked in small businesses for almost 25 years and I have learned a lot. But the most important thing I have learned is how much employees want to feel appreciated and validated for what they do. Our work culture is 40 hours a week which is a little under half of our waking hours in our existence. Why not make it the best it can be? In my research of successful business, the common denominator was employee satisfaction and most of that came from business owners that show genuine appreciation for their employees. This action creates a ripple effect in the work place. Employees feel the value of what they do which leads to job satisfaction which leads to long lasting employees and so much more. I want to help bridge that gap between employers and employees by helping them recognize those who go above and beyond their job descriptions. The name G.E.M. came from the acronym GOING the EXTRA MILE. I want to help you focus on those that make the difference in your company. This is a program to help keep you on track of employee recognition. You will be amazed when you see the changes that take place when regular and genuine appreciation is shared. I love my job and my hope is that I can help increase the love your employees have for their jobs too!