Companies large and small have experienced disruption due to COVID. From adjusting to new ways of working, learning to communicate with a dispersed workforce, and developing successful onboarding practices for remote employees, we’re all in transition. And with transition comes ambiguity. This added challenge that comes with the virtual work…
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…
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…
The holidays look a little different this year. A 2016 Healthline survey found 62% of people describe their stress level as “very” or “somewhat” elevated during the holiday season. Add a pandemic, social unrest, and the presidential election into the mix? That’s 2020 in a nutshell. On top of that,…