Group-oriented examples of recreational activities include sports of all kinds - hiking or if those are too physical for you try golf or swimming. But, Bike Riding with rallies is a recreational activity, and one that (usually) makes us happy and gives us a feeling of social connection.

Bike Night is a loosely organized ride through many US Sates and cities of Europe. Bike Night has been going on now for many years. Participation ebbs and flows but generally is about 15 - 20 folks wearing Motorcycle jacket. Ages range from 20's to 60's. If you're old enough to ride and young enough to stay on, then you're probably just right for Bike Night.

Hello RNG,

I was hoping to get some help or feedback from my peers.

My organization is currently embarking upon a global employee referral program and are coming up against a wall when it comes to best practices in Asia and Latin America in terms of referral bonuses.

If anyone has information on best practices in these countries, or has contacts that I may be able to touch base with it would be appreciated.

by Sandra Clark and Al Whittall

This article on the workplace is provided by Sandra Clark and Al Whittall, founding partners of Bellwether-Ecliptic Inc. -- The Performance People, a Calgary-based facilitator of organizational change and performance development.

No one sets out in a job to fail or to be mediocre. Even so, some people seem to succeed at everything they touch, while others just get by.

There are some employees who demonstrate a steady and progressive climb to higher levels of development and challenges, while others seem to have stagnated or plateaued. These high performers come out of the gate flying and leave those in the dust wondering what happened.