Difference between Crystal and Glass
Key difference: Glass is a generic name, while, crystal is a subcategory of glass, made in the same manner as glass but with different materials. Hence, all crystal is glass, but not all glass is crystal. There are three primary criteria for crystal as established by the European Union: a lead content in excess of 24%, a density in excess of 2.90 and a reflective index of 1.545. Scientifically, crystals are pure substances whose atoms, molecules, or ions are arranged in an ordered pattern, where they extend in all three spatial dimensions. Crystals most commonly occur naturally on the earth, though...
Reminders for 2017: Rush Orders, Engraving, and Shipping
Rush Awards Did you know that we have a category here that’s called “Rush Awards?” It’s true! Our Rush Awards are our most popular products. They’re guaranteed in stock, up to 20 pieces, and can be engraved and shipped within 24 hours. We have a wide variety of awards and prices available and we continually...
A Refresher: How to Order from Recognition Source
If you haven’t ordered from us in the past or would like a refresher on how our ordering system works, you’re in luck – I was just about to go over the recognition source ordering process in detail. Take a seat. Select a product Browse our wide range awards, trophies, plaques, and paperweights and choose...
Reward the Athletes in Your Life
Why wait 4 years to reward athletes for their hard work when you could reward them today? Whether at the elementary, high school, collegiate, or professional level, athletes work incredibly hard to achieve success in their sport. Sometimes the long hours of practice and training, the perfection of form, and the struggle to balance life’s commitments with their athletic commitments goes frustratingly unnoticed. There is a variety of ways you can reward the athletes in your life, and many benefits of doing so. Showing up to cheer on athletes at their sporting events is a great way to boost...
5 Key Reasons to Have an Employee Handbook
Recognition Source is featuring a guest blog from EffortlessHR, which shines a light on the importance of having an employee handbook. A special thanks to Lola Kakes, the founder and CEO. When you start to hire employees, you have an obligation to provide those individuals with a safe working environment, a wage for work done, and an understanding of what you and your business is all about. Part of this obligation is communication with your staff. Let’s face it, if they don’t know what the rules are or what you are looking to accomplish, they will not be effective in...