Loud Shirt Day
At Accounted4, we love an excuse to brighten up the office, especially when it’s for a great cause. This year, we took part in Loud Shirt Day, an annual event dedicated to raising funds and awareness for children with hearing loss. It’s all about fun, color, and making a difference for kids who are learning to hear and speak, with the help of cochlea implants.
Mental Health Awareness Week
Last month, Accounted4 took part in Mental Health Awareness Week, dedicating time to focus on our mental wellbeing as a team.
With the theme Community is... what we create together, we organized various activities aimed at our work community, and beyond.
Here’s what we did:
Monday: We kicked off the week with Warm Fuzzy allocations & mindful coloring in the tea room, offering a relaxing start to the week.
Tuesday: Our social media team gave a shout out to a couple of local businesses to share some community support. We also created a board in the tearoom for team members to share their favorite local spots, tradies and other business recommendations.
Wednesday: Warm fuzzies was in full swing, with the team taking the chance to share thoughtful gestures with their allocated secret 'fuzzy friend', ranging from uplifting notes, thoughtful poems, small gifts and chocolate... lots of chocolate.! We also enjoyed a shared morning tea, where everyone brought their favorite treats, providing a great opportunity to unwind and connect with colleagues.
Thursday: We encouraged everyone to take breaks or hold meetings outdoors, with many opting for short walks around town. Steff mapped out a few walking routes, with a quiz along the way.
Friday: We concluded the week with a Shared Mental Health Awareness Week and Blue September celebration. Team members donned blue attire and participated in fun activities organized by our social club!
Mental Health Awareness Week highlights the importance of supporting one another in our communities, but let’s remember that prioritizing our mental health is essential every day and week of the year!
Welcome Back Renee
We’re excited to welcome Renee back to the office after her parental leave! After spending quality time with her little one, she’s ready to jump back in and share her fresh perspective with the team.
Great to have you back Renee!
Happy 60th Birthday Chris
Wishing a wonderful 60th Birthday to Chris! To celebrate this milestone, Chris and her husband Craig set sail on an incredible cruise through the scenic coasts of Italy and Croatia. From sun-drenched shores to charming seaside towns, it was a journey filled with unforgettable moments. Cheers to Chris on this milestone birthday and all the exciting adventures ahead!
Happy 50th Birthday Kate
A big Happy 50th Birthday to Kate, who recently hit this milestone in style! To mark the occasion, she took an exciting trip across the Pacific to the USA, on an adventure with her family. It seems decade birthdays at Accounted4 come with a side of international travel - here's to Kate’s fabulous journey and many more adventures ahead!
Farewell Amanda
After seven awesome years "off and on" with us, Amanda has decided to leave Accounted4 to spend more time with her young family.
Amanda’s positivity and enthusiasm always brightened the office, and we’ll definitely miss having her aound!
Daffodil Day
At Accounted4, we had a fantastic time celebrating Daffodil Day to raise funds for the Cancer Society and show our support for those affected by cancer in New Zealand. Our office was brightened up with yellow decorations, and everyone got into the spirit by wearing their yellow outfits. We enjoyed a delicious spread of yellow-themed treats, with donations rolling in as we enjoyed the tasty goodies.
Thanks to everyone who participated and helped make Daffodil Day a success!
Blue September
At Accounted4, we proudly joined Blue September to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer, a key health issue for New Zealand men. Our office got behind the campaign by decking out in blue, hosting a morning tea, and encouraging conversations around men’s health.
Elayne on Parental Leave
Elayne is now on parental leave, until next year. We’re all excited for her as she dives into this beautiful chapter of her life. While we’ll definitely miss her around the office, we can’t wait to hear all about her adventures in parenthood when she’s back. Enjoy every moment, Elayne!
