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The Hidden Cost of Presenteeism
Every business wants reliable employees who always show up for work, but sometimes, that goes too far. They show up when they’re sick or burnt out, unable to focus or be as productive as they should be. That loss in productivity is the hidden cost of presenteeism.Â
50 Questions of the Day for Adults to Connect Your Team
Ever feel like your team’s conversations are stuck on autopilot? Like you’re saying a lot, but nothing at all? Break the ice and spark meaningful connections with a simple yet powerful tool: questions of the day. Office small talk may seem like a workplace distraction, but when employees connect over topics unrelated to work, they bond more deeply, work better together, and are overall more productive in their day-to-day work.
How to Deal with Negative Employees
Negativity in the workplace is nothing new. Since people have had jobs, there have always been negative employees and negative attitudes at work. While that may not seem like a big deal, negativity can have a multitude of harmful consequences.Â
25 Fun Office Potluck Ideas and Themes
Potlucks have been common at work for decades, especially around the holidays. An office potluck is a great way to bring people together while stepping back from the stress of work. However, a normal potluck can be forgettable. Choosing the best office potluck ideas can make or break your special day.
10 Holiday Spirit Week Ideas for Work
The holiday season is a time of joy, cheer, and togetherness – feelings that don’t always come easy in the workplace. Between the stress of end-of-year deadlines and the hustle and bustle of personal holiday preparations, the magic of the holidays can sometimes get lost in the daily grind. That’s why a holiday spirit week is a great way to bring everyone together and destress.
Performance Punishment: Is Your Star Employee Being Overworked?
Put yourself in the shoes of an employee. You’re performing well, exceeding expectations, and working hard. Because of your hard work, you receive more responsibilities and work. While your boss might think it’s a reward, you see it as performance punishment.
Common Workplace Distractions and How to Handle Them
Office distractions have long been an issue when it comes to work. Whether it’s a casual conversation, social media, smartphones, or the temperature of the room, we all get distracted from time to time. While distractions in the workplace are an inevitability, they come with downsides. Distractions decrease productivity and efficiency, limiting employees’ ability to perform at the highest levels possible.
6 Virtual Escape Rooms for Your Next Corporate Event
Dealing with virtual teams can be a challenge for many. Even as remote-first companies become more common, many leaders struggle to help virtual teams build relationships, share experiences, and develop their skills as a team. That’s where virtual escape rooms come into play.
Unlocking Potential Through People Oriented Leadership
Leadership is a driving force in any business, but which type of leadership is best? While there are many different approaches to leadership in the workplace, people-oriented leadership is undoubtedly one of the best forms if you want to unlock your employees’ true potential.
What is Quiet Vacationing? How to Help Employees Disconnect
You’ve been working hard and struggling to balance your workload and personal life. You want to take time off, but you feel like you can’t due to company culture. What do you do? Maybe you consider some quiet vacationing.
15 New Year Icebreakers for Work in 2025
As the New Year approaches, it’s time to start thinking about how you want to wrap up the year. For businesses, the end of the year is a great opportunity to reflect on progress and get to know your team better with New Year’s ice breaker questions.
25 Team Icebreaker Questions for Adults
Successful teams in the workplace need to know each other well and be able to incorporate new members into the culture easily. Though that can seem like a big challenge, icebreaker questions can help with both.
Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Holiday Luncheon at Work
Traditional holiday parties and happy hours are the most common ways to celebrate the holidays in the workplace, but they are not the only option. What if you don’t like traditional parties or want to try something different? That’s where the holiday luncheon comes into play.
How to Foster Continuous Learning at Work
We all learn something new every day. Whether it’s a small tidbit like how to use a feature on the copier or a big insight about ourselves, engaging in continuous learning is an important part of growing as a person and a professional.
What is Coffee Badging and How to Handle it
Many hybrid employees are unhappy as companies are mandating more in-office days—and they’re doing something about it: coffee badging. Coffee badging is where employees badge into the office and only stay a few hours before leaving again. 58% of hybrid workers participate in coffee badging, and another 8% say they’re considering it.
What is Organizational Development? The HR Rundown
Businesses always look for ways to improve, grow, and prepare for challenges. Organizational development allows companies to identify possible issues and implement changes to keep operations running smoothly.
How to Celebrate Giving Tuesday at Work
Did you know that in 2022, Giving Tuesday raised over $3.1 billion for charitable causes in just 24 hours? This global movement of generosity offers businesses a unique opportunity to give back to their communities while strengthening internal team bonds.
Why Are Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) Important?
Employee resource groups (ERGs) have grown more and more popular as workplace diversity and inclusion programs have become commonplace. These identity-based groups can help bring people together, foster a sense of community, increase engagement, boost creativity, and much more. This makes them indispensable in the modern workplace.
Navigating Politics in the Workplace
Whether you love or loathe election season, political talk at work is inevitable. With our current political climate in particular, dealing with those conversations can be a challenge.
Open Door Policy in the Workplace: 5 Things to Consider
Fostering the right culture in the office is one of the most important aspects of running a successful business. Employees need to feel safe, comfortable, and connected enough to communicate effectively. That’s why the open door policy workplace is catching on.
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