When important dates go unnoticed, it's a big deal.

Whether a birthday, anniversary or other momentous milestone - celebrations are important. And corporate revelry is just as critical to work life bliss. Events bring people together, provide opportunities for people to connect, and show appreciation.

When pharmaceutical giant Warner-Lambert wanted to celebrate one of the best quarters in the history of the company, they decided to call together every one of their 42,000 employees in 140 locations for a rare, company-wide meeting.

As the anticipation began to build, so did the speculation. What could be so important that every Warner Lambert employee be on hand at exactly the same time to hear the message?

In one of the largest single-day recognition efforts ever undertaken by any company, the same speech, same video and same individual presentation of custom-crafted gifts took place in 140 locations around the world.

Warner Lambert CEO Mel Goodes wanted more than just a gift to recognize his workforce. He wanted an experience that would truly touch every person in the company, to help each colleague realize that individual effort was a crucial part of the big picture. And he succeeded. Says Helen O'Connor, Sr, who has been with the company for 33 years, "This was personal. This was a presentation to every member of the staff."

O.C. Tanner Events knows how to create moments of appreciation for your people that will become legend. Even more important, they are events that become the catalyst for engagement, recommitment and growth. Learn how we can help you.