Amanda Deiratani

Marketing Director

Amanda Deiratani Politakis is the Marketing Director at TeamBonding and a creative powerhouse with a knack for making brands stand out. She holds a B.A. in Graphic Design, dual associate degrees in Graphic Design and Architectural Technology, and multiple marketing certifications. With a background that spans everything from entertainment venues to nonprofit events—even full property branding for a residential complex—she’s done a little bit of everything, and done it well. Amanda is passionate about exploring how marketing and AI can work together and loves sharing what she learns. Outside of work, she’s into art festivals, EDM, and weekly creative projects. Oh, and fun fact—she owns two acres of land on the Moon. Because why not?

How long have you been with TeamBonding?
I started in May 2019!

What is your most memorable TeamBonding experience?
My most memorable, (so far) was participating in Breaking Barriers, where I broke a board with my bare hands!

What do you do in your free time?
I  love to attend all the art festivals and artisan craft fairs in the area. I try to create a piece of artwork at least once a week.

What is your biggest fear?
A lizard in my hairbrush.

What is your favorite food? (If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?)
Honey bunches of oats with a side of cheesecake.

Something people may not know about you:
I enjoy EDM music of all languages and I own 2 acres of land on the Moon.

 

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Checkout the posts I've written.

Giving is Better Than Receiving: 5 Benefits of Corporate Giving At Work

We all know the saying, “it’s better to give than to receive.”  While we often think about that more during the holiday season, the fact is, it holds true 365 days per year. Your company is part of a broader community. Although sometimes it’s easy to forget that when due dates are looming and end-of-year expenses and reimbursements are due.

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Outdoor Workspaces: Improving Employee Productivity Can Be a Breeze

Ever have an uber-busy week of C-suite meetings, employee onboarding, budget assessments, and more? Did you find yourself feeling as if you needed to go for a walk? Maybe to get a breath of fresh air and calm your nerves?

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Call It Quits on Quiet Quitting: Focus on Boosting Engagement

Now that you’re back at the office, post-COVID lockdowns, maybe you’ve noticed a shift in the atmosphere. A bit less chatting in the breakroom? Are your employees clocking in seconds before their expected time of arrival? How about their productivity levels? Maybe they’ve taken a nosedive. All signs could point to quiet quitting.

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From the Bottom Up: Reverse Mentoring in the Workplace

Regardless of your industry, the workplace is more age-diverse than ever. With Millenials and Gen-Zers working alongside more seasoned colleagues, this mix of personalities can directly impact your workplace dynamic—often for the better—but only if you tap into its potential.

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Follow the Leader: How to be an Effective Leader in the Workplace

Since the pandemic, employees want more out of their work life. That starts with leaders who listen and empathize with their needs – those who inspire and empower them.

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The Future of HR: 5 Emerging Trends to Improve the Workplace

Human resources is a dynamic field that’s constantly changing and evolving. As the job market continues to fluctuate and employee preferences change, HR teams need to stay one step ahead of it all to be competitive in today’s job market. Companies heavily rely on HR professionals to devise new and creative strategies for attracting and retaining top talent. 

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For the 7th Time, TeamBonding Named in Inc. 5000

For the 7th Time, TeamBonding Appears on the Inc. 5000 List! Ranking No.4,583 and No. 447 in the top 500 in Business Products and Services. TeamBonding has earned a spot on Inc. Magazine’s 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Ranked at 4583, and 95% 3-Year Growth – this marks the seventh time TeamBonding has been named to the reputable and exclusive list. View the press release here.

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Kindness in the Workplace 101: How to Promote Kindness at Work

Promoting and practicing kindness in the workplace keeps employees engaged, reduces turnover rates, and improves the overall company culture. Employees who work in such environments are also more productive and experience lower stress and anxiety levels. 

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Boomerang Employees: Should You Rehire Ex-Employees?

After the Great Resignation, a new hiring trend is beginning to emerge  – boomerang hiring.  This involves rehiring people who’ve left the company for whatever reason. In a 4,000-person survey conducted by UKG in April 2022, 43% of respondents who quit their job during the pandemic are now having quitters remorse and could be open to going back to their old job. 

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Supporting Employee Mental Health in the Workplace

One out of every five employees is likely to be dealing with a mental health issue. According to the National Institute for Mental Health in 2020, 21% of American adults are experiencing some kind of mental illness. A stunning statistic that mental health professionals commonly use to describe its gravity.

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Online Meeting Etiquette: Useful Tips for Organizers and Attendees

With so many people working remotely, the number of virtual and hybrid meetings has exploded. While this shift to remote work can be great for productivity, it can also lead to some challenges when it comes to meeting etiquette. 

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Building Business Relationships in 2022: What It Takes To Succeed

In the business world, it’s not what you know, but who you know. Building strong relationships with other businesses is essential for success in 2022. By networking with like-minded organizations, you can unite to make a positive impact on your community. Not only will this help promote your company and its products or services, but it will also help strengthen ties within the community.

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The Future Is Flexible: Benefits of Workplace Flexibility

Flexibility in the workplace is more than allowing your employees to take an hour off for a doctor’s appointment. It’s about giving your team a choice of how, when, and where they want to work. 

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Upskilling Employees: 5 Strong Reasons to Invest in Employee Development

Upskilling focuses on helping existing employees improve their skills, or learn new skills, for their current positions with the company. 

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Meaningful Ideas For Mother’s Day Cards

Sending a handmade card is the new warm hug!

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How to Support Work-Life Balance & Keep Employees Happy

Work-life balance is a concept that supports the efforts of employees to split their time and energy between work and the other essential aspects of their lives. Family, friends, education, spirituality, personal growth, and other private pursuits typically fall into this category.

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5 International Fun at Work Day Celebration Ideas

The words work and fun don’t always go hand in hand. Enjoying your work can become tricky when you feel as though you have been doing the same thing day in and day out for years. Since employees spend so much of their time at work, it is important to schedule activities and outings that help break up the monotony of the work week. International Fun at Work Day on April 1st is the perfect day to break away from the everyday office tasks and enjoy time as a team.

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10 Ways to Recover Your Team from Remote Work Burnout

When employees suffer from remote work burnout, they often have trouble concentrating, being productive and creative, or are thinking of leaving the company. 

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Retaining High Potential Employees: Can Team Building Help?

Retaining high-potential employees is no easy feat. As the labor becomes even more competitive, companies are at higher risk of losing valuable talent to competitors offering higher salaries or better benefits. These are important things to consider, but your ability to retain employees often depends on how they fit into the company’s culture.

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Take Two Twosday: 12 Steps to Take in 2022

Coming out of a pandemic, we all wish these past two years could have a take two. Twosday, 2/22/2022 is a hopeful numerical palindrome that holds more significance than just your average day. What’s a numerical palindrome? A number you can read the same way forwards and backward. Many people use days like this to hold a special event like a wedding, announcement, or party for an easy, lucky day to remember.

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Guide to Hiring & Retaining Gen Z: 7 Things They Value Most

With the generation of tomorrow’s workforce here today, companies are turning their focus to hiring Gen Z in the workplace. These up-and-coming employees have innovative ideas and a different opinion on the modern workplace. 

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