When you’re an experience-hungry college kid, landing an internship in your field of interest is like winning the lottery. You get in there, show ‘em what you’ve got, absorb everything like a sponge, and pray they’ll eventually offer you a full-time gig (or at least give you a killer recommendation). It’s easy to see why [...]
Maybe it’s already happened to you. Maybe you’ve already experienced the joy of opening your mailbox and discovering a small card, no bigger than an index card, cordially inviting you…no, summoning you to serve as a juror. [Note the use of the word "summon." In essence it means "to command;" or, for you Oxford English [...]
Do you feel that? It’s February – the season of love (and discounted Valentine’s Day chocolate!). It’s that warm, gooey, mushy time of the year when we spend too much money on fresh cut flowers, book romantic dinner reservations, and get suckered into watching sappy romance flicks. Since I’m head over heels in love with [...]
One cell phone, one digital camera, and one mysterious envelope. These were the only items packed inside the small, metal Power Rangers lunch box I’d raced to the front of the room to grab for my team. Out of breath (and already regretting wearing my wedge heels), I delivered the lunch box to my seven [...]
‘Tis the season for football and tailgating. Though I’m not a fan of either pastime (yes, we do exist), I’m always thrilled to attend our annual Daxko Family Tailgate. Through the years, it’s become a welcomed tradition where Team Members bring their family and friends to our office for a fall evening of fun games, [...]
Lately at Daxko, there has been a lot of talk about wellness. Much of the chatter is sparked by our recent DaxLife Ignite Wellness and Benefits Fair (if you missed it, check it out here), and just about everyone is buzzing about their new wellness initiatives. My pod mates are taking on personal challenges like [...]
Sure you’ve heard of Boss’ Day, Teacher Appreciation Day or maybe even International Respect for Chickens Day (yes, it’s real). But, did you know that this past July 29th marked the 12th annual System Administrator Appreciation Day? That’s right, there is such a thing and I hope you showered your IT crew with some much [...]
Ever since I started working at Daxko as Air Traffic Controller (a.k.a. Assistant to the CEO) in 2009, fellow Team Members and outsiders alike have always asked me, “What’s it like to work with the CEO every day?” They say they figure it must be intense or intimidating and sure, I’ll admit its been both [...]
Think back to your last mandatory company-wide meeting. You know, the one where you were sitting uncomfortably in that stuffy conference room with your chin propped on your fist in an attempt to will your eyes open. “Do not fall asleep this time,” is the last thing you remember thinking before you suddenly startled awake [...]
At Daxko, we kicked off 2011 with the mindset to get lean and mean. Of course, we’re talking about the kind of lean and mean needed to run a successful business. But yesterday, Daxko Team Members had the opportunity to learn how to apply that lean and mean mindset to our physical and nutritional needs. [...]
