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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!
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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.
Innovative Workplaces: Physical Workspace Design to Spark Engagement and Creativity
Whether we realize it or not, our workspaces play a very important role in engagement, creativity, and overall business success. Workplace design—physical and virtual—can significantly influence behavior, promote collaboration, teamwork, creativity, and foster a culture of innovation.
The Evolution of Corporate Jargon: From Buzzwords to Inclusive Language
Corporate Jargon is a staple in the world of business. No matter what industry you are in, there’s likely a long list of jargon that gets used daily. At its core, corporate jargon is language used in the workplace to convey other, often more complicated, concepts. It can come in the form of acronyms, phrases, metaphors, and more.
How to Handle Conflict Resolution in the Workplace
Conflict resolution in the workplace is something that many businesses struggle with. Conflicts are inevitable to an extent, and they can have negative effects on the business and workplace. They can create tension, slow progress, decrease efficiency, limit creativity, create toxicity, and much more. Resolving conflict in the workplace is essential if you want a positive and thriving business.
8+ Of The Best Spring Team Building Activities For 2024
The first day of spring is March 19th, but depending on where you live it might be here sooner than you think. It’s never too early to get out of hibernation and start planning something for your team to look forward to, especially after a long winter. Whether your team is remote, in-person, or anything in between there is a plethora of spring team building activities and ideas to bring everyone together.
6 Ideas To Celebrate International Workers’ Day 2024
International Workers’ Day, also known as May Day, is a holiday focused on the working class that is celebrated all over the world. While Labor Day might be the most popular labor holiday in the US, International Workers’ Day is still an important day and a chance to celebrate the often underappreciated working class.
Cross Functional Teams: Mastering Interdepartmental Collaboration
Traditionally, organizations operate from the top-down and separate teams by their skills and function. Marketers work with marketers, sales people work with sales people, and decisions are made at the top. However, this can encourage silos and decrease efficiency. There is a way to address this issue though—with a cross functional team.
St Patrick’s Day Team Building Activities & Ideas
St Patrick’s Day, celebrated annually on March 17th, is a great opportunity to improve engagement, have some fun with your colleagues, and boost morale. As it approaches, everyone is looking forward to holiday celebrations and enjoying the company of others. Whether your team is working remotely or in person, there are plenty of creative ideas to celebrate together.
How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Virtually with Your Team
Holidays are always a great excuse to get the team together and lift everyone’s spirits, especially while working remotely. St Patrick’s Day is no exception. The famous holiday, celebrated annually on March 17th, is typically a day of merriment, dancing, feasting, and drinking. This St Patrick’s Day, TeamBonding has great ideas for your remote team’s enjoyment. One thing to note is virtual St Patrick’s Day team building activities are just as fun as getting together in person. Pull out your best green attire and get ready to party your shamrocks off.
Ideas To Celebrate Administrative Professionals Day in 2024
What is Administrative Professionals Day 2024 & When is it? Administrative Professionals Day (also known as Administrative Assistant Day, Secretaries Day or Admin Day) is a day to highlight the important role of secretaries, assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support, which is observed in several countries. This year, Administrative Professionals Day will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
Breaking Down Silos In The Workplace
In today’s workplace, we are more connected than ever. Between emails, direct messages, phone calls, videos class, and countless other methods of communication, you can talk to anyone instantly. Yet despite that, silos in the workplace are still a common issue.
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