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Read blogs on all things company culture! From leadership best practices to seasonal celebrations, these blogs will help you create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all your employees.
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Ultimate Guide to Gen Z in the Workplace
As the years pass, there are more and more members of Gen Z in the workplace. The oldest are in their mid to late 20s, have been out of school (secondary or postsecondary) for years, and are now finding and settling into their careers.
2024 Quickfire Olympics Team Building Event Giveaway: Official Rules
The giveaway has now ended. Enter for a chance to win an exclusive Quickfire Olympics team building event for up to 50 people, available either in-person or virtually!
Are Your Employees Coasting at Work? Resenteeism Explained
There is a new workplace trend emerging this year—resenteeism. Though similar to other recent trends, this one is unique and largely defined by employees who are resentful, disengaged, and coasting at work. Think of an employee who is tired of their job, doesn’t feel valued, and is checked out at work. They’re slowly going to withdraw from their coworkers and do the bare minimum just to get by.
How to Retain & Empower Women in the Workplace
Female employees are the backbone of any company. Yet, they often have to juggle work and family responsibilities, and face many challenges that their male counterparts don’t. That’s why it’s so important for employers to empower women employees at every level and create a workplace environment that supports them. In the podcast episode, Building a Workplace Culture of Female Empowerment, we spoke to Asia Bribiesca-Hedin, a leadership coach and CEO of Bridgewell LLC about empowering women in the workplace.
12 Ways to Elevate Employee Connection for Workplace Success
Employee connections are an often-overlooked aspect of work. However, employee connection is key to creating a motivated, engaged, and productive workforce. A workplace filled with strong and meaningful connections will work better together, be more innovative, collaborative, and will ultimately be a better workplace.
Toxic Workplaces: Signs of Oppression at Work
The Toxic Work Environments episode of our TeamBonding podcast Team Building Saves the World confronts the all too well-known topic of toxic workplaces, how to tell if you’re in one, and how to handle it. Rich Rininsland talks about increasingly toxic work environments with expert Nicole L. Turner, CEO of Nicole L. Turner Consulting and The Culture Pro™. Listen to the Toxic Work Environment podcast for Rich and Nicole’s conversation about navigating toxic work environments and making the best choices for your personal success.
DEI&B 101: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in the Workplace
There’s been a lot of talk recently about DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging). According to a McKinsey report, diverse and inclusive companies are 35% more likely to outperform their competitors. A toxic and unjust workplace on the other hand can negatively affect employee wellbeing, teamwork, creativity, turnover, and profitability. It’s imperative for businesses to make an effort in diversity and inclusion if they want to be competitive in the modern marketplace.
7 Benefits of Corporate Retreats + Event Planning and Ideas
Corporate retreats have become an increasingly popular option to bring remote and hybrid teams together over the past few years. Without face-to-face communication, it is easy for employees to feel isolated and unmotivated. Occasional team meetings and conferences just aren’t enough. There are many benefits of corporate retreats such as increased engagement, improved collaboration and better morale. However, companies may avoid organizing a corporate retreat due to extensive company retreat planning required and high costs.
Signs, Causes, and Solutions for Boredom at Work
The idea of burnout is something most are familiar with, but a buzzword called “boreout” has been making its rounds on the internet. Boreout syndrome is the result of under stimulation and underwork–and while that might sound ridiculous, it’s a very real and serious issue.
Complacent Employees: Solutions for Workplace Complacency
Imagine walking into your office on a Monday morning and feeling like you’re stuck in a scene from “Groundhog Day.” The same tasks, the same faces, and the same uninspired atmosphere greet you day after day. Complacency in the workplace isn’t just a productivity killer—it’s a silent epidemic that drains creativity, morale, and innovation.
What Makes Work Meaningful? 6 Ways to Find Shared Purpose
Where has all the meaningful work gone? On average, about half of employees find their work meaningful, which greatly impacts their quality of work. Employees who don’t find their work meaningful are less productive, less engaged, and less likely to stay long-term at a company. On the flip side, employees with meaningful work are motivated, accomplished, and usually determined to stay long-term and work toward leadership positions.
Understanding & Fostering Interpersonal Working Relationships
The human desire for kinship, such as friendship or love, is almost universal in our species. This dates back to the early days of human evolution, where strong emotional attachments led to a higher chance of survival. Because of this, the need for companionship and interpersonal relationships developed as one of the most basic human physiological needs.
How to Develop Soft Skills in the Workplace
You’ve just gone through another marathon hiring process. It’s down to two candidates. On paper, they both seem equally qualified. Educational background? Check. And relevant work experience? Check.
5 Tips for Organizational Integration After a Merger
Companies merge all the time. Whether it’s massive companies like Disney and Pixar or two small local businesses, it takes a lot of work and effort to make an organizational integration successful for all parties.
25 Uplifting Team Building Quotes For Work
Creating a positive workplace culture is incredibly important, and team building quotes are a great way to do so. A positive culture has numerous benefits; it can increase productivity, creativity, communication, teamwork, retention, and much more. A positive and welcoming workplace culture is something you shouldn’t overlook.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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