2020 was a disruptive year for everyone in the workforce. The pandemic and resulting switch to remote work introduced new challenges which resulted in a loss of productivity and a surge in mental health symptoms like burnout, depression, anxiety, and loneliness. Managers had to get creative when it came to…
Great leaders know how to build a strong team. Why is this important? According to Gallup, the strengths and dynamics of your team directly affect business outcomes. But how do you increase engagement and build better relationships virtually with your remote team? It begins with understanding that strong teams start…
In 2021, the work-from-home trend continues. Instead of preparing for everyone to return to the office, it’s time to consider how to maintain your company culture when your employees work across county, state, and country lines. Culture is the values, expectations, language, beliefs, and practices that guide and inform the…
Healthy and engaged employees are the reason modern businesses thrive. According to Gallup, employees with high well-being in all five elements – purpose, social, financial, community, physical – spend fewer days away from their desk, have higher customer ratings, solve problems more readily, adapt to change more quickly, and are…
Employee recognition is a small gesture with the potential to have a massive impact on your team. It motivates, provides a sense of accomplishment, and makes employees feel valued for their work. If you want to boost employee engagement, productivity, and loyalty, recognition is the key. It’s a wonder why…
Is employee wellbeing your top priority for 2021? According to Gallup, you can’t afford for it not to be. Companies that prioritize the wellbeing and mental health of their teams led to the creation (and expansion) of employee wellness programs for businesses big and small. This major trend in work…
2020 was the year of pivots: Teams going from in-office to remote working, traditional brick-and-mortar stores bringing their businesses online, and organizations transforming massive in-person conferences into successful virtual events. The list goes on. A huge part of shifting from in-person to online events is ensuring everything runs smoothly remotely…
A lot has changed in a year. Before companies large and small had to shut down offices this year, it was common to provide an employee perk like delicious snacks conveniently delivered straight to the office. Now, remote employees are wondering if they’ll ever see another Lentil Loop again… The…
Article originally posted by John Occhipinti at ReadWrite Working from home is more than a temporary trend. Given that economists at the University of Chicago estimate 37% of jobs in the United States can be performed entirely at home, most experts believe it’s here to stay. That’s why NatureBox assembled…