You brought a new idea that was not in the company so go with the flow and leave the birthday celebration from your old job.

Start small... maybe a card which everyone signs... bring in doughnuts or cake (restaurant or bakery), monthly birthday lunch at near by restaurant......
Let them see you heart and they will warm up to the idea of celebration. Because tomorrow is not promised! more

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Ease into you new job culture. There may be a whole history of group dynamics that you stepped into. Maybe they did that in the past, or all of the... employees do not get along, or it is a money consideration, and on and on.....But continue your joy and enthusiasm.  more

Do it with the people who are willing to participate. A lot of people aren't used to be celebrated and others may be low key.

Celebrations can be tricky. Whether its bday,anniversaries, or holidays you never know what memories or traumas are associated with them. So cultural... could be a factor but try removing how you feel about Celebrations for a moment to understand the cultural differences or even someones personal experiences. more

In my office we, the supervisors chipped in and purchased the cake/cupcakes each month. During our first office meeting of the month we acknowledged... the person or persons celebrating in that month. There were usually three supervisors. We divided the purchase; so, we did not go broke. After the meeting we would have cake and chat. Staff provided their own beverages. The Birthday Queen/Kings would share what they were doing to celebrate themselves, or what they wanted from the up coming year, if they wanted to. Some don’t; but, the majority of people do want to be acknowledged or celebrated. Continue doing the minimum of cake, no gifts. I think it will catch on! If not you tried! I am retired now and I have staff steal me the small event. more

What is the big deal about celebrating birthdays? Your birthday is mainly about your life, God and family. Give yourself a treat on your birthday and... share your cake with whoever you want to anywhere. I actually prefer celebrating staff milestones like academic progress, marriage, childbirth, excellence at work, etc instead of annual/routine birthdays. That's my personal opinion. more

My sense from your writing is that you tend toward an extroverted personality. Not everyone is of course. Some folks don't care to be in the group... spotlight, and prefer to celebrate their birthday's quietly in private. Finally, ageism is alive and well in some organizations and employees in their senior phase aren't always comfortable advertising it. Perhaps there's a highlight in the life of the organization that everyone can embrace.  more

Did you ask about culture during the interview process? Clearly, birthdays are not celebrated. I would wait and observe whether this company's values... align with yours. If not, look for cultural fit and the development of your career aspirations.  more

Keep doing what you're doing. You're the light they needed to switch the atmosphere of the company. Sounds like you're a leader and a positive one at... that. They'll thank you later. So, keep up the good work because someone else will mimick you and call it their idea. more

Just because the people on the other job did that does not mean others want. You suggested now leave it alone. If you personally want to celebrate... someone's birhday get them a card and put on their desk. You will find out quickly if they appreciate the jester or not. But honestly - leave it alone. more

In Brazil it's the birthday boy who brings the cake for the group! If you're still working there on your next birthday, maybe you can start that... tradition.

Posting birthdates has privacy implications. more

Take the initiative to do. Present to the staff and approach management. In banking in my office we dictated no birthday or any parties. We were in... sales no time. We didn't like each other it was competitive and we didn't know who would still be employed. My boss said it was weird. We were exhausted after a long day. No to coffee only water in the office. Sales and business development very competitive. In my business I am too busy. We can do monthly birthdays if someone takes the lead. In today's times we don't know if that's offended someone.  more

maybe you're at a company where they don't celebrate birthdays? i would think you'd want to ask people if they were interested in a celebration or... event before you tried to force one on them
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