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The Employee Turnover Formula & Why It Matters
What Is Employee Turnover? Employee turnover is the percentage of workers who leave your organization, the employment relationship ends and they are replaced by someone new. This is not the same as employee attrition. When attrition occurs, the position is not filled with a new employee. There are two types of employee turnover: involuntary turnover and voluntary turnover.
Concierge-Level Custom Tailored Team Building
Are you planning to host a team building event but not finding a program that’s perfect for you and your team? Consider a custom tailored team building experience. Custom team building activities are designed with your team’s specific needs and goals in mind. These programs come with concierge-level service, providing businesses with the best experience and service possible.
The Roadmap to Building Corporate Synergy
Group synergy is one of those buzz phrases that gets tossed around a lot, but what does it actually mean? Group synergy is the art of harnessing the collective strength of a group of individuals to achieve more than what could be accomplished individually. If you can understand and harness the power of team synergy, you and your team can reach new heights.
Building High-Performing Leadership Through Team Building
Leadership and team building have long been closely related. Team building is one of the most effective and commonly used ways to develop leadership skills and create an environment that encourages strong leadership.
7 Tips to Improve Communication and Teamwork
When a team is not actively and effectively communicating, their work is at stake. It’s important for everyone to learn how to communicate effectively to improve teamwork. With many work environments still partially remote, communicating can become increasingly difficult. That’s why every leader should prioritize communication and teamwork.
Office Music Playlist: Workplace Songs to Inspire Your Team
Your office playlist isn’t just about background music; it’s about setting the right mood, boosting productivity, and creating a positive atmosphere that everyone can enjoy together with work appropriate songs. Whether you’re working on a project, brainstorming ideas, or simply need some motivation, the right songs for work can make all the difference. So, let’s dive into a curated selection of the best music for the office environment, guaranteed to keep your team in sync and uplifted throughout the day.
Using “Recruitainment” to Hire and Onboard Top Talent
Recruitainment is a portmanteau of recruitment and entertainment, and it can be an incredibly effective method for attracting and retaining top talent. By adding gamification in recruitment, you can test potential employees’ skills in a fun way that encourages creativity and innovation.
How to Conquer Communication Anxiety at Work
You’ve been tasked with giving an important presentation at work. You’ll have to stand up and speak in front of all your coworkers, detailing your ideas for the upcoming project—but you have communication anxiety.
Background and Ideas to Celebrate Pride At Work
Pride Month 2024 is approaching quickly! This month is all about celebrating and supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as spreading love and acceptance. Whether you’re a small business or a big company, it’s important to celebrate Pride Month and promote an accepting and inclusive environment at work.
5 Fun Summer Office Party Ideas
A great way to let loose some steam after a long workday and to build relationships between coworkers is to get outside and throw a Summer Office Party. We’re here to help and offer inspiration for some office party ideas for summer!
Gamification in the Workplace to Increase Employee Engagement
Gamification in the workplace can be an incredibly effective way to increase employee engagement. Introducing game concepts, such as point scoring and competition, brings in an element of fun that helps keep employees motivated and productive. Statistics back this up as well. According to a Mambo report, effective gamification in the workplace can increase employee engagement by 48%. That same report also found that 95% of employees prefer a gamified work environment.
Summer Office Olympics Ideas & Games
The 2024 Olympics are around the corner, and while you may not be heading to Paris, you can still bring the Olympic Games to your workplace with these fun office Olympics ideas! Office Olympics are a fantastic way to bring your team together, boost morale, and promote a healthy work-life balance.
Ultimate Guide and Ideas for Planning a Company Summer Outing
Let’s be honest: the workplace can be stressful, and companies should ensure employees can get outside and destress when they feel overwhelmed. With summer generally considered a more carefree time, it’s a perfect season to host a company outing. Company summer outings can be entertaining but also help establish a more interactive and positive workplace. Summer is right around the corner, and this is a great time to consider your outing plans! Read how to plan your summer outings, as well as some of our company outing ideas below!
Our Charity Team Building Programs
Looking for your team’s next outing or office event? Consider giving back to your community while connecting with your coworkers!
Leveraging Career Advancement Opportunities to Increase Employee Retention
In a highly competitive job market, finding ways to gain and retain skilled employees is key. One of the best ways to increase employee retention is through career advancement/development and team building. High turnover can be incredibly costly for a business. According to Gallup, an employee leaving can cost one-half to two times their yearly salary.
9 Bring Your Kids to Work Day Activities and Tips
On the fourth Thursday of each April, more than 37 million people participate in Bring Your Child to Work Day, which this year falls on Thursday, April 25th, 2024. (more…)
6 Memorial Day Ideas for Work: Ways to Celebrate & Honor
Memorial Day has a different meaning for everyone. Oftentimes, people use this day as a celebration for the arrival of summer. Cookouts, family reunions, and a 3-day-weekend are all a blast, but they can take away the importance of what the day truly signifies. While you celebrate good food and loved ones, don’t forget to honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have died fighting for our country.
Fueling Corporate Philanthropy Initiatives Through Meaningful Events
More and more companies are engaging in corporate philanthropy every year. Corporate philanthropy can be defined as the activities and initiatives a company engages in on its own to make an impact on society. Aligning corporate teams with charitable causes not only makes a difference in the world but also has many benefits for the teams and their companies as well.
6 Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Day for Work
Since 1970, each year over 1 billion people across 190 countries unite to celebrate Earth Day and the modern environmental movement. Earth Day falls on April 22nd each year. Recently, more and more companies have begun to start green initiatives to help save the Earth and reduce their footprint. Studies show that over 71% of global greenhouse emissions contributing to global warming come specifically from 100 companies, among other negative environmental impacts. Check out these alarming statistics from Rubicon:
Change Management: Building an Organizational Culture of Adaptability to Continuous Change
Change in business is inevitable. Whether it’s internal changes, changes in the market, new innovations, or something else, change is going to happen. Successful businesses are able to embrace change and utilize change management to achieve better results.
How to Change Company Culture: The Role of Empathy in Cultural Transformation
Cultural transformation—the process of changing company culture to align with core vision, values, and goals—is a necessity for any successful organization. What many don’t realize however is that empathy is the lifeblood of cultural transformation. Empathy helps us understand the experiences of others, enabling positive change. A foundation in corporate social responsibility (CSR) builds an empathetic culture, fostering an inclusive, vibrant, and thriving workplace environment.
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