Lessons we learned in 2011

12.30.11
Be patient, continue to work hard and good things will eventually come of it. [read more]

The ironies of life

11.28.11
A coworker forwarded this to me today and I feel compelled to share with you all. It's that little wakeup call we all need, when we've fallen into that "poor pitiful me" funk... Thanks for the forward, Sid. [read more]

The ironies of life

11.22.11
One of my favorite things about this world we live in is the little ironies thrown our way. Sometimes they are funny – like how ironic it is that I, who gain 5 pounds simply looking at a piece of chocolate cake, have a daughter who never seems to gain weight. It's one of the "perks" of her medical condition- she will simply always be petite. I'm quite certain she will appreciate it later in life. [read more]

New Release!

10.31.11
Reindeer Auto Relocation Receives Commitment to Excellence Gold Award at Cartus 2011 Global Network Conference [read more]

Have you filled a bucket today?

10.24.11
Those who know me know that I am an Amazon.com shopper ... okay, more like addict ... but I love to shop the site, especially when I stumble upon things I would never find in physical store... [read more]

Fair weather fans...

9.23.11
I stopped at my favorite VP to get my breakfast of champions – a 44 oz diet coke ? As I was checking out, the clerk complimented my Colts shirt but then added "Kinda hard to wear it this season, huh?" I smiled and walked away... [read more]

The power of a few nice words

9.19.11
The building is getting a face-lift this weekend ...today's power wash will be followed by new paint over the weekend... [read more]

The power of a few nice words

8.24.11
It's nomination time for Employee of the Month. Something that some staffers look forward to – they immediately forward their very well thought out nominations – while others probably grumble and hit "delete" to my emailed request. I know some people question the validity of the program... does their vote really count? Why doesn't so-and-so ever win? Does it really matter to anyone? [read more]

Positivity

8.8.11
Positivity equals productivity whether it is at work or home; it may even bring us a dose of appreciation without the intention. Research states that 9 out of 10 people say they are more productive around positive people- showing that positivity is what we as humans need for motivation just as our bodies need food... [read more]

Phones

7.8.11
I hope that your 4th of July weekend was a success, and there was plenty of fun to go around! I know that we have talked a lot about our summer season, and you are all aware of the chaos this brings... [read more]

Perfection

6.29.11
I am an avid Dog the Bounty Hunter fan- although, Dog can be rather cheesy sometimes : )- he has a good message for the most part, and it's entertaining! At the end of the show he was arriving at a school to make a motivation speech on life, and at the end of his speech he said something that hit me... [read more]

Slump

6.22.11
Here at Reindeer, as you've read, it is our summer season- which is our busiest time of year. We have lots of work flowing in, and it's a time in which you can never seem to catch up as much as you try. I love this time as your days go by incredibly fast, and before you know it the work day is over... [read more]

Golf Outing

6.15.11
Our 16th annual Donnar Memorial Golf Outing was a success- we raised money and had loads of fun doing it! We were in a new atmosphere at Pebblebrook Golf Club, but we adjusted and conquered!... [read more]

Breaking the habit

5.24.11
There's a saying: "bad habits are hard to break."

Boy, isn't that the truth! We all have a habit or two stashed away in our "closet" - habits that leave us wondering why we can't break them. Gossiping, complaining, smoking, nail biting - you name it we have all done one or two! [read more]

It's more than just "work"

5.17.11
Let's face it - work is just that...work. We all wake up and have our times of moaning and groaning all the way to the car...and possibly on the ride to work. [read more]

Cha-Cha-Cha-Changes!

5.10.11
It's become the season of change here at Reindeer – new people, new positions, new everything!

First for the new faces – let's take a moment and give a hearty welcome... [read more]

Inspire Me

5.6.11
Whether you are a pro at juggling work and home, or you just keep a smile on your face all the time - everyone can be inspiring in some way. The simple words "Hello. How are you?" followed by a smile can go a long way for someone having a terrible day.

I have a friend that has had a grim time lately between work and home - they just seem to be in a rut, so to speak. I realized that sometimes the issues that we are facing - work or home- may seem small to someone else having a rougher go at life. After our talk - about my own issues lately - I went home, and couldn't stop thinking of a way to perk her up... [read more]

Guilty Pleasures

4.22.11
Yesterday during a meeting, a TV show came up - "Pawn Stars" I believe was the name ...we immediately began sharing our favorite "guilty pleasure" TV shows - you know, the ones you secretly watch but are a tad embarrassed to admit? Antique Roadshow, Hoarders, 18 Kids & Counting ... [read more]

It's the little things

4.20.11
I was dropping off t-shirts to another company last week and got to talking to the receptionist. She knows my mother and speaks to her often about what life is like now that Dad has passed away. She told me she asked my mom "what do you miss most?" ... [read more]

More than words

4.5.11
I have a three year old who has definitely entered the "Terrific Threes" ... her devilish antics are wreaking havoc on our household. When she's caught, she quickly throws out a "Sorry!" ... but a few minutes later, will commit another act of mischief. [read more]

Buckle Your Seatbelts!

2.7.11
It's a new year and we are gearing up for some FANTASTIC philanthropic projects here at Reindeer. Most of you know about the charity golf event that Tim puts on every year. Last year, the event was so successful – we raised $22,000 for the kids and staff at the Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at St. Vincent. [read more]

A new year; a new path ... at least that is my hope.

1.20.11
I won't lie – 2010 was a tough year ... tough in good ways – for our company, we had an unbelievable boom in business ... we were almost TOO busy and struggled to get responsibilities distributed and tasks achieved. We finish the year triumphant AND exhausted! A great problem to have, indeed! [read more]

The spirit of Christmas

12.22.10
Last Saturday, a group of Reindeer elves and I made our way to the Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at St. Vincent. They brought toys and treats and crafts for all ... the 3rd floor playroom was hopping with action as the children – patients and siblings – decorated Christmas trees, made Snowman door hangers, and tied their own holiday pillows. Santa himself made a special visit. The children got to visit with Santa and each received a special gift. [read more]

Mirror, mirror, on the wall...

10.11.10
We recently conducted an internal survey – trying to rank our own performance during the past summer season. One of the items on the survey was "Name on person in the company you admire and would most like to emulate, and explain why." [read more]

This is the true spirit of Reindeer.

10.20.10
This is a picture of my Reindeer teammates and my father, David Rees, who is currently battling Stage 4 Lung Cancer. I came into work last Friday to find the office decorated with "Team Rees" and people wearing pink and black in a demonstration of support for my dad. It's a moment in my life I will never forget. That perfect blending of personal and professional – that moment when you realize exactly how blessed you can be at a moment in time where it doesn't necessarily appear so. [read more]

Mirror, mirror, on the wall...

10.11.10
We recently conducted an internal survey – trying to rank our own performance during the past summer season. One of the items on the survey was "Name on person in the company you admire and would most like to emulate, and explain why." [read more]

Will the real Cindy please stand up!

09.28.10
I had an interesting experience this week ... I've worked at Reindeer for a long time ... and I feel like I pretty much know everyone – who they are, where they came from, what they enjoy ... but this week I learned something new about a teammate ... [read more]

Doing just because he can ...

09.20.10
Hats off to Operations Specialist, Kyle Brubaker. Kyle single-handedly came up with the idea to raise money for a local Avon family. Their young son, Evan, had been battling leukemia... [read more]

Beyond the finish line

08.27.10
September is around the corner, which means busy season – or summer, as the rest of the world calls it – is almost over. It's been a great season for us – could be our best summer in company history if we finish out as strongly as we've been going. But while the numbers may be up, our spirit seems to be lower. We've got one more month to go ... which has me pondering ... do we have enough fuel to make it to the finish line? [read more]

Own Your Area

07.23.10
I was recently having a conversation with a coworker about productivity ... discussing how to "own your area" and take control ... I commented that everyone has a different working style. No one way is right; no one way is wrong. The definitive point is whether or not your chosen style allows you to meet your goal – getting the job done. [read more]

Busy, busy, busy!

06.29.10
Much like the weather, things are heating up at Reindeer! Summer season has hit – which means our lines are ringing, our fax machines are beeping, and our staffers are feeling the heat. [read more]

In case you wondered ...

04.22.10
A customer sent these to Kristin Willy, one of our QAs. A thank you for a job well done. A simple act –kind words accompanied by some beautifully smelling flowers. [read more]

Golf

04.09.10
We are selling Donnar Memorial T-shirts!
Cost is $10 each.
[read more]

Why they do it

03.22.10
In 2008, Reindeer partnered with the Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at St. Vincent. We donate money, toys, clothes, electronics ... and most importantly, we also donate our time. And in a crazy world of schedules and deadlines and demands – time can often be our most valuable commodity....[read more]

Time to extend a hand

03.05.10
I chuckled this week as I saw all the online articles and blogs about Carly Simon "finally" revealing the subject of her mega-hit "You're So Vain" ... there were posts everywhere...[read more]

Lessons from our youth

02.26.10
On Thursday, 10 year old Gabby Kirkendol – daughter of our Operations Manager – made a visit to the Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at St. Vincent. Her mission? To donate her birthday gifts to...[read more]

Feeling BLUE...

02.05.10
It's the Friday before the Super Bowl and Colts Fever has hit Reindeer full force!  Employees were encouraged to wear blue & white...[read more]

T.E.A.M.

02.01.10
We just announced our Employee of the Month for January. And I have to say, I'm incredibly proud of what occurred... [read more]

Our 2010 resolution...

01.06.10
It's the new year. 2010. January. The time when people the world over vow to make changes in their lives: get healthy, lose weight, quit smoking, be a better person. All kinds of promises, high expectations, new game plans... [read more]

Pointing it out...

12.07.09
Reindeer recently launched a new employee incentive program "Road to Success – Get the Point." This program ... [read more]

Dylan's gift

11.16.09
It's the holidays at Reindeer! The months of November and December are our favorite months here. Thanksgiving gives us... [read more]

It's just a number, right?

10.16.09
This week a friend of mine turned 40. There's been lots of giggles all week long, gags on being old, etc. "Over the Hill" balloons and "40" confetti everywhere. It got me to thinking – why is a number such a big deal? [read more]

Setting out sights on the gold...

10.09.09
Check it out! That’s the "Commitment to Excellence Silver Award" that Reindeer was recently awarded at the Cartus Global Network Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois. Reindeer was truly honored to have one of the largest corporate relocation companies bestow an award that recognizes outstanding customer service.[read more]

I'd like to file a... compliment?

10.02.09
I was recently going back and forth on the phone with a local company regarding some poor service my family had received … it was something very basic – we'd been long-time customers, so to me, it seemed like a very simple situation. One they could – and quite frankly should – easily fix. Reindeer is, after all, a company whose motto is "real. personal. service." – to me the whole thing was really a non-issue. Customer not happy. Make customer happy.[read more]

New Website

9.11.09
Welcome to our newly-designed Reindeer website! We’ve put a lot of time and energy into designing a site that works for everyone – our clients, our customers, our carriers. We hope you enjoy the site as much as we do and we welcome your thoughts, ideas, praise... [read more]