Jeneen is known around the office for being funny and easy to get along with, but she has just earned the merit badge for giving free gourmet coffee to her coworkers. She has not only shown that she can motivate her team, but has also proven that coffee can bring people together !

Myra and Mica, our 2 favorite junior fashion bloggers tell us about 4 new western style boots that are all made for walkin! From cool brands like Diesel, Mia , Boutique 9 and Steve Madden, you're sure to turn some heads. Stay tuned for more cool trends !

Zappos has a very different work culture from most places, and along with that, has a very diverse group of employees. Our most recent culture class decided to highlight some of the diversity in their project called "Around Ze World." They had a day where employees dressed up to display where they were from, as well as bring in food to show their culture. It's amazing how may different cultures from around the world can come together in one place.

Our Kid's department received some handy-dandy little toys as a gift from their boss.
I give you: Marshmallow Guns.

This year's flu season is now upon us, and along with all the other great benefits Zappos provides us with, we also get free flu shots. Today was flu shot day at the office. Two hundred employees received shots today, and Thursday we will have another day for employees.

It is now our busiest time of the year, and everyone at Zappos wants to make sure they don't get sick during the season.

Veterans day is this week, and we wanted to do something to show our appreciation. Jerry, the mayor of Zappos, is a Veteran and thought it be fun to hear the stories from some of our employees who are former military. Even though there are many tough times, Jerry thought we should take a look at the lighter side. We went around the office and asked some of our veterans, "What is the funniest story you remember when you were in the service?"

All of us at Zappos.com want to thank all the Veterans for everything you have done for us!

With Thanksgiving coming up, Heaven wanted to make her area around the front desk a little more festive for the season. To get everyone involved in the season, she put a tree on the front entrance and then passed out different color leaves to all the departments. On the leaves, each person wrote what they are thankful for and then posted it on the tree. Now we have a colorful Fall tree for everyone to see when they walk in the office.

Our very own Pat W. likes to do more with less, which is a Zappos Core Value, and he uses this especially in the lunchroom. Zappos provides free lunch for all employees every day of the week, and many of us like to get very creative with all the ingredients available.

Pat is no exception.

Our blogger and best buddy Melissa L. was in an accident riding her bike a few weeks ago, and she has been at home recovering for over a month! Today, my friends, she returned to us, and we are so delighted!

Melissa hails originally from San Francisco, CA and started Zappos in the summer of 2008 as a video blogger. Even after the accident, she still managed to go ahead with her wedding, which was set for a week later. On October 3, Melissa married her best friend Igi in a beautiful ceremony in Temecula with many Zappos people in town.

Melissa, we are so happy to have you back!!!


(Melissa and Igi!)

Our facilities department is a very important part of our Zappos team. Every other department here relies on them in some way on a daily basis. They are always asked to help out with projects around the office, and they are always more than willing to help. One of the reasons they are so great is their supervisor Patti C. She has been with Zappos for four years, and is loved by everyone.

Today was Patti's birthday, and her team in the facilities department decided to surprise her with a pot luck. Thank you Patti for everything you do for all of us!

As a former Warehouse worker, and the son of a Warehouse worker, there are many things you come to expect when working in a Distribution or Fulfillment Center. One of those is not free lunch everyday, and heated and temperature controlled work areas are also not considered common. Zappos FC (Fulfillment Center) team members tell us what they feel sets Zappos.com apart from previous employers and work environments.

Thank you to our comrades in Kentucky for all you do to keep Zappos running smoothly and efficiently!

^{Also, special thanks to our KY Content video team for producing this awesome video!}

If you've had a chance to take take a peek at our Core Values, toured our Offices or Warehouse, or seen any of our Videos, you already know Zappos is unlike any other company. We filmed this video to show to our New Hire groups when Tony, Fred and Alfred are out of the office. Although I wish it was used more, I'm happy to say that Alfred, Tony and Fred have yet to miss an opportunity to talk to a new hire class since the video was made more than 6 months ago!

I am safe back in the office after a week in the big city, helping to re-launch the Rockport DresSports during the New York City Marathon. It was a great week, and below is a recap through the eye of my trusty Flip video. Thanks again to Rockport, and there is a lot more footage to come of our Grand Central Event! Also, CLICK HERE to enter the Run Rockport Run Sweepstakes!

Take it away....um...video!

When it comes to Customer Loyalty, Jeanne Bliss knows when it's being done right, or even done wrong. Her new book "I Love You More Than My Dog" is all about companies that use Customer Service as a tool to gain and retain customers. Tony tells Jeanne how the Zappos Core Values came about, and how they have helped to drive and amplify the Zappos culture.

Halloween is one of the most fun times of the year at Zappos, because everyone goes out of their way to make the entire week one big event. The finale of the week is the Zappos haunted house. Each year Zappos turns part of the office into a giant haunted house, and invites employees children, vendors and other visitors to take part in the festivities. Thank you everyone who helped make the entire week long event a big success.