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5 Thoughtful Holiday Thank You Activities for Employees
The holiday season is rapidly approaching, which means another opportunity to reflect on the past year, find gratitude, and look for ways to give thanks. As a leader in your organization, one of the easiest places to find reasons for that gratitude is in your workforce. And what better way to do that than a holiday thank you to employees.
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.
Save the Date: Company Holiday Party Planning Tips and Templates
Whether you’re planning a large office holiday party or a small company outing, take fun seriously. The further in advance that you plan, the more relaxed you will be and the more fun you’ll have with your team.
Workplace Scavenger Hunt Tips, Ideas, and Riddles
Struggling to find office activities outside of mundane team building exercises and boring icebreakers? Turn your workplace into a treasure trove of hidden clues and fun challenges with a treasure hunt at work! An office scavenger hunt is the perfect team building activity that will be fun for the whole workplace.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…)
Ultimate Guide to Fun Company Outings
If you’re looking to strengthen bonds amongst your team members while having some fun, a corporate team outing is just what you need. Team outings are a great resource for businesses and one you should take advantage of. There are numerous benefits and reasons for team building via a corporate outing; they can help you bring your team together, ultimately creating a stronger team.
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.
How to Plan a Successful Corporate Team Building Event
One of the most crucial factors in the success of your business is how well your team works together. Planning team building events can be an effective and transformative strategy for helping business executives and their employees to feel more invested in their careers and each other.

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