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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.
6 Summerween Party Ideas for the Office
For those of us who love Halloween, waiting until October can feel like an eternity. Why keep the decorations and costumes in the closet all year? That’s a question many have asked over the years, and we finally have a solution—Summerween.
How to Build a High Performing Team
High performing teams are what every business strives for, but it’s often an elusive goal. Many struggle to build teams that can overcome every challenge and achieve their goals. However, it’s not as hard as it may seem. In our latest episode of Team Building Saves the World, How to Have Difficult Conversations, we spoke with social dynamics expert Aden Nepom about the correlation between performance and psychological safety. She noted this connection, saying:
Mastering the Art of Effective Feedback
Whether things go right or wrong, feedback is always necessary. It helps us improve, learn from our mistakes, and grow as people and employees. Being able to provide and receive effective feedback is essential for everyone in the workplace – from fresh hires to top leadership.
Adapting to Change in the Workplace
Workplaces are always changing. Whether it’s employees, tasks, goals, or core values, businesses constantly evolve. This poses a challenge; how can you keep adapting to change in the workplace while keeping teams together and morale high? The answer is simple—emphasizing adaptive skills.
20 Fun Spirit Week Ideas for Work
Spirit week is most commonly associated with schools, but why can’t adults have fun too? Spirit week at work can be a great way to boost morale, build bonds, and create unforgettable memories.
Internal Mobility: What it Is and 5 Benefits for Businesses
Employers traditionally looks for brand new employees when hiring – but what if there’s an easier and cheaper option? Choosing internal employees for new positions promote loyalty, boosts employee confidence, and saves your company money in the long run. In fact, employees who have moved internally have a 19% higher chance of staying with an organization than those who don’t according to LinkedIn. Though that is a huge benefit, it’s only the beginning of what internal mobility has to offer.
7 Steps to Writing a Mission Statement
Creating a mission statement is business 101, yet it’s something that many businesses overlook. However, companies with mission statements are more likely to provide their employees with a sense of purpose, boost morale, and unite teams around a common cause.
8 Innovative Employee Incentive Program Ideas
A big part of running an organization or being a manager is finding ways to motivate and engage employees. Keeping morale and spirits high is an essential ingredient of a healthy, vibrant, and energized workforce. Incentive programs—rewards and benefits to incentivise employees—can have a huge impact on morale and performance. According to a NectarHR survey, 77.9% of employees would be more productive if they received more recognition.
How Managers Can Support Employee Development
Employee development is an essential part of creating a talented and dedicated workforce. According to Gallup, organizations that invest in developing employees are 11% more profitable and have double the retention rates of those who do not. On the other hand, bad managers and a lack of career development are the top reasons for turnover. Businesses need to ensure that managers support their employees and offer them opportunities to grow and develop their skills.
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.
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.
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.
From Parts to Purpose: What to Expect at a Skateboard Charity Event
In my time at TeamBonding, I’ve seen first-hand that innovative charity events are some of the most impactful and memorable experiences teams can have. These events go beyond team building and bring teams together through charitable acts and shared experiences. We offer numerous unique charity activities ranging from skateboard and guitar building to shoe painting.
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