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How to Remove Office Gossip from the Workplace
Ever feel like the office rumor mill is spinning out of control? Gossip can quietly erode trust, productivity, and team morale, among other things. People are easily seduced into listening to and gossiping about co-workers, business news or anything counter-productive to creating a winning team.
40+ Of The Best Check In Questions for Meetings
Is your team running on autopilot during meetings? It’s easy for teams to fall into the pattern of monotonous and unproductive weekly meetings — but a simple set of planned question could change all of that.
4 Expert Tips for Team Cohesion
All of us have been a part of a team at some point in our lives, whether it be high school sports or work. Teamwork can be incredibly rewarding, or it can be immensely frustrating. If your team can’t get along, argues, and can’t agree, you’re going to have a hard time. But if your team works together, supports each other, and works towards a common goal, you can achieve things you couldn’t alone. This is called team cohesion.
7 Ways to Lend a Hand on Make A Difference Day
No doubt you’ve heard of the Butterfly Effect. In simple terms, this means that a small act can create a major impact. That’s how we like to think of Make a Difference Day. On October 26, 2024, people around the country will lend a hand across America and commit to volunteer work, acts of kindness, mentorship, and more.
Free Video – It’s a Win-Win!
Team building events have so many lasting benefits: they boost employee morale, bring coworkers closer together, and ultimately build trust between employees and leadership.
Ultimate Guide to Creativity in the Workplace
Creativity isn’t just for artists and innovators—it’s the driving force behind every successful workplace. Creativity in the workplace can result in more innovation, increased engagement, better problem solving, boosted sales, and much more. All that said, honing in on workplace creativity can be a challenge.
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.
Kaizen | A Japanese Team Building Philosophy
Interested in turning your team’s challenges into opportunities for growth and collaboration? You may be interested in Kaizen team building, a Japanese philosophy committed to continuous improvement.
How to Develop a Good Elevator Pitch
Ever been caught off guard when someone asks ‘So, what do you do?’ You’re not alone – you just need to work on your elevator pitch.
How to Prioritize Employee Skill Development
In today’s competitive landscape, employee skill development isn’t just a perk—it’s a necessity. Businesses that overlook skills development run the risk of becoming obsolete as new technology emerges.
Rage Quitting: How to Prevent Employees from Quitting on the Spot
Employees quitting on the spot or “rage quitting” has been in the news a lot lately. As more people grow dissatisfied with their employers, people are walking off the job in droves.
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.
Treats – Not Tricks! Halloween Experiences for Employees
Why let the kids have all the fun? This Halloween, treat your employees to fun and festive Halloween events for the spooky holiday.
What Is A Facilitator? Event Facilitation Explained
Team building events are some of the most memorable and impactful experiences teams can have, and that’s something I’ve personally witnessed time and time again—teams laughing, learning, bonding, and creating lifelong memories.
Catapult to Success | Pumpkin-Style
It’s fall and you know what that means! It’s pumpkin season! Specifically, pumpkin catapult season! Pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin pie, baked pumpkin seeds, pumpkin picking, pumpkin carving… and pumpkin catapults!
Dear Gourd! It’s National Pumpkin Day!
October 26th is National Pumpkin Day! Sure, Halloween is for trick-or-treating and dressing your kids up in cute costumes, but we think the adults deserve a Halloween treat too! We’re bringing you seven creative Pumpkin Day activities for your next grownup party. But first, let’s provide some background on National Pumpkin Day.
8 Office Halloween Ideas for Your Work Party
Halloween is the most exciting part of the year. After all, who doesn’t enjoy candy and dressing up in fun or horrifying costumes? Fun Halloween activities for work can improve employee morale, engagement, and promote creativity.
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.
Remote Employee Appreciation Made Easy
The Covid pandemic may have kickstarted remote work, but four years later, virtual teams have proven they’re here to stay. About 22 million adults in the U.S. work from home, and more than 20% of Americans will work remotely by 2025 according to the Pew Research Center.
How to Build Company Loyalty: 8 Proven Techniques
Employee loyalty is a tried-and-true method for bettering your workplace. From increased productivity and boosted engagement to an improved reputation and lower turnover, there are many benefits associated with getting your workers’ loyalty.
4 Ways to Solve Communication Issues in the Workplace
If you expect to accomplish anything in life, great communication skills are a top priority. Unfortunately, a lack of communication in the workplace is quite common. (more…)
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