# Employee-Honoring Candy Dispensers This Brand Welcomed New Hires by Making Personal Pez Dispensers By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-10-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-hires References: [adweek](http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/agency-just-welcomed-two-new-hires-turning-them-pez-dispensers-167406) & [rtop](http://www.rtop.com/) The quirky ad agency 'Red Tettemer O'Connell + Partners' welcomed its two new hires by creating a [personalized candy dispenser](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itsugar-chewsyourmix). The newly hired employees were each recreated as a nostalgic [pez candy dispenser](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pez-candy) using digital imagery and 3D printers. Each of the pez dispensers was made into the face of the new employee using the color red, which is a nod to the brand itself. Additionally, the company provided a welcome video that shows the printing process of how each dispenser was created. This unique and welcoming gesture provides the new hires with a sense of honor and appreciation. By taking the time to create an incredibly personal product, the brand immediately built a bond with new staff members. In order to maintain positive work relationships with millennials, it is important for emerging and established companies to create experiential gestures like this one. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Personalized Employee Welcome Gifts:** Brands can disrupt the onboarding process by creating personalized gifts for new hires, fostering a sense of honor and appreciation from the start. - **Utilizing Digital Imagery and 3D Printing:** Companies can leverage digital imagery and 3D printing technology to create unique and customized products, enhancing the personalization and value of their offerings. - **Experiential Gestures in Workplace Culture:** Creating experiential gestures, such as customized candy dispensers, can help brands build stronger connections and maintain positive work relationships with millennials. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Marketing and Advertising:** Using personalized and unique onboarding gifts can disrupt traditional HR practices and help marketing and advertising agencies attract and retain top talent. - **Technology and Manufacturing:** Companies in the technology and manufacturing sectors can leverage digital imagery and 3D printing to create personalized products, opening up new avenues for customization and innovation. - **Workplace Culture and Employee Engagement:** By incorporating experiential gestures into workplace culture, businesses across various industries can enhance employee engagement and foster a positive work environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Snack Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaffa-cakes-installation.md) - [Team-Building Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treat-vending-machine.md) - [Movie-Themed Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-sweets.md) - [Collectible Cartoon Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pez-products.md) - [Experiential Corporate Gift Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corporate-gift-boxes.md) - [Customized Corporate Chocolate Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzels-chocolate.md) - [Personality-Packed Snack Filters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavor-filters.md) - [Customizable Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-offerings.md) - [Festive Personalized Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-candies.md)