Guys (and the few 'girly boys' we have), if I was in charge, I'd say:
1. "Thank you for all your hard work in these trying times" (and really mean it)
2. Say "your professionalism has been appreciated and I herewith give you all a (15 - 30% pay rise), that does NOT include your contracted 3% increment"
3. Demand that you join me in the bar for FREE beer, pats on the back and a "here's my daughter - she's all yours and has never done the biz" or, for the few 'girly boys' we have; "here's my house boy, he's done the rounds but makes a great piratta"
4. Announce free flights on the space shuttle when you've done 10 years service and you get my daughter up the duff.
Aaahhh, was I dreaming?
Enjoy the meeting boys (I won't be there cos' I'm workin'). Give 'em hell ...........