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Prioritizing People and Partnerships in Branded Merchandise At Foxtrot, we collaborate with factories that uphold fair wages, ensure safe working conditions, and prioritize employee welfare. Our commitment to fair treatment extends locally and globally, reflecting our dedication to ethical standards.We value partners who prioritize treating all employees with respect and dignity throughout their operations. This comes in the form of fair wages, clean facilities, work hour maximums, and good management, But these efforts extend outside of factory walls and employee welfare. They dedicate resources to the factory community with projects like building schools, homes, and infrastructure. We love to work with brands that uphold strong moral values when it comes to human beings. For instance, each Corkcicle purchase contributes to providing clean water to those in need. Miir products dedicate at…

Crafting a Sustainable Future through Branded Merchandise At Foxtrot, we forge alliances with factories that operate in harmony with the environment. This helps ensure we’re contributing to a brighter future for our industry, our economy, and the planet. Partnering with factories that prioritize sustainability helps us meet our larger goals. A great example is one of our vendors who emphasizes solar energy. Solar supplies 45% of their facility's power needs, greatly reducing the need for other energy sources. Furthermore, their commitment to reducing their carbon footprint by 12% through initiatives like solar energy adoption has resulted in a substantial decrease in greenhouse gas emissions. Now those are champions of the planet! Our standards extend beyond our partners to our facilities. We are actively reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving ecosystems, and…

Let's Show Some Employee Appreciation! Employee retention has been on everyone's mind during the past few years. The Great Resignation, which began in 2021, has led to the Great Reimagination, where employees are now rethinking their career paths and the type of qualities they look for in future employers.  Therefore, it's even more critical for employers to create a company culture that works to inspire, engage, and invest in its employees. It might surprise you to learn that one of the best ways to achieve this is by simply recognizing and celebrating your team's contributions.  Personal Recognition Is Key! Before the pandemic, a survey—which interviewed 1.7 million employees on what they consider the "top drivers" of great work—reported that most respondents consider personal recognition to be the #1 driver. Fast-forward…