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Employee of the Month

Meet Dave
Chief Vibes Officer

The Golden Retriever who keeps Blue Penguin Digital running smoothly. From morning patrols to power naps, Dave ensures our Yorkshire web development team stays happy and productive.

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About Dave

The loyal companion who's been part of the Blue Penguin Digital crew since before its inception. While he may not write code or design websites (yet), he excels in morale boosting, treat-based motivation, and midday mindfulness naps.

Dave the Golden Retriever
Employee of the Month

Name

Dave

Breed

Golden Retriever

Joined

2020

Role

Chief Vibes Officer

Dave's Philosophy

Dave's been a loyal part of the Blue Penguin Digital crew since before its inception. While he may not write code or design websites (yet), he excels in morale boosting, treat-based motivation, and midday mindfulness naps.

He's also a firm believer that every project goes better after a walk.

Special Skills

  • Expert treat detection
  • Master of the puppy eyes
  • Professional belly rub receiver
  • Certified stress reliever
  • Advanced tail wagging techniques

Fun Facts About Dave

Birthday: March 15th (Pi Day!)
Hometown: Wakefield, Yorkshire
Favourite Food: Chicken treats & peanut butter
Favourite Game: Fetching the Post/Remote/Socks & Zoomies

Dave's Daily Duties

From morning patrols to evening cuddles, Dave keeps our team running smoothly with his unique blend of enthusiasm and relaxation.

Morning Welcome Patrol

Ensures everyone gets a proper greeting with tail wags and a body slam to start the day right.

Snack Surveillance

Monitors all snack-related activities and ensures no treats go to waste.

Power Nap Coordination

Demonstrates the art of strategic napping to maintain optimal energy levels.

Wellness Walk Breaks

Encourages regular breaks and outdoor activities for mental health and creativity.

Client Greeting Committee

Provides warm welcomes to all visitors and ensures everyone feels at home and leaves with Golden Glitter (aka Hair).

Desk Cuddling Specialist

Offers emotional support and stress relief during intense coding sessions.

Dave's Achievements

Some impressive stats from our Chief Vibes Officer's daily operations.

347

Tail wags per day

128

Hours of nap-time logged

0

Missed treat opportunities

100%

Approval rating from visitors

1

Accidental keyboard email sent

∞

Amount of love given

42

Balls retrieved

24/7

Cuteness availability

"If you can't eat it, play with it, or nap on it... ignore it."
– Dave, probably.

Dave's Recognition

Awards and accolades from his dedicated service to Blue Penguin Digital.

Employee of the Month

July 2025

Most Loyal Coworker

2024 - Present

Best Break Buddy

Unanimous Vote

Dave's Favourite Tools

The essential software and equipment that keep Dave productive and happy.

Zoomies

High-performance energy management system for optimal productivity bursts.

Chicken Treats 2.0

Advanced reward system for maintaining motivation and positive reinforcement.

Amazon Boxes

Versatile workspace solutions for various project requirements.

Fetch Scheduler

Time management tool for coordinating break activities and team bonding.

"Helping" with Printer Jams

Technical support and troubleshooting assistance for office equipment.

Comfort Station

Ergonomic workspace solutions for optimal relaxation and productivity.

Dave's Photo Gallery

A day in the life of our Chief Vibes Officer - from work mode to play mode.

Dave taking a well-deserved nap after a long day

Power Nap Time

Strategic napping for optimal productivity

Dave wearing glasses for important meetings

Professional Look

Ready for important client meetings

Dave conducting wellness checks

Wellness Check

Ensuring team morale is high

Dave on a wellness walk in the park

Wellness Walk

Taking breaks for mental health

Dave in a client meeting

Client Meeting

Professional consultation services

Dave training the new apprentice

Mentoring

Training the next generation

Dave on a company outing

Team Building

Strengthening company culture

Dave at the awards ceremony

Awards Ceremony

Recognizing excellence

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