In a 24-hour day, we spend a third of it working together, that is 90,000 hours of our life. It is crucial to build meaningful connections with people who will be spending this time with you and can make a positive impact on your well-being at work.
On the first Thursday of April, our Vietnam team celebrated World Book Day at the Cushman & Wakefield office in the form of book swapping. The spirit we wanted to convey was to awaken old book lovers and connect book-loving souls. Book swapping is not just about exchanging books; it is about sharing stories and connecting with each other. Employees were randomly paired with another colleague to whom they would select a favorite book for, along with a meaningful quote they would want to send to their colleague.
Trang Bui, CEO of Cushman & Wakefield Vietnam shared:
“The excitement and enthusiasm from everyone for Book Swapping Day exceeded my expectations. As so much of our time living is spent working, I hope that activities like this can help our people gain a deeper understanding of each other, making going to work more exciting and create lasting relationships in their career.”
More on World Book Day: It was first organized on April 23, 1995, by UNESCO to promote reading. Nowadays, the culture of reading is increasingly emphasized and widely promoted through many different exciting activities, such as organizing book fairs and book exhibitions, giving books to poor children and students in remote areas, or organizing writing and art competitions. World Book Day is a special celebration to honor the value of books and encourage people to read more.
In our journey to cultivating positive values, Cushman & Wakefield highly cherishes the spirit of camaraderie between our North and South offices. On World Book Day, our Ho Chi Minh City office gifted beloved books to our Hanoi colleagues that bridged the physical distance. Each book exchange fostered a sense of connection and camaraderie, transcending geographical boundaries.
We are confident that with the unwavering unity and collective effort of our team. Cushman & Wakefield will continue to achieve remarkable milestones in the years to come.
