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6 Ways to Celebrate Labor Day 2023
We are once more approaching the unofficial end of summer — Labor Day. Held on Sept. 4 this year, the holiday is always observed on the first Monday of the month in the United States as a celebration of the efforts and accomplishments of American workers.
How To Celebrate Pride Month At Work
It’s June, which means it’s officially Pride Month. This month is all about celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community, supporting them, love, and diversity. 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.
15 Fun Activities for Employees
Most of the time, work is serious. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have some fun every once in a while. Though it may seem like a waste of time, having fun at work can provide numerous benefits to you and your team. It can promote relationship building, team building, improve productivity, increase creativity, and boost team spirit.
Encouraging Authenticity in the Workplace
It’s often difficult for employees to express authenticity in the workplace. The demands of the job, the pressures of being successful, and the expectations of others can make employees feel like they have to conform to a specific work persona.
7 Benefits of Organizing Corporate Retreats (Example Events Included)
Corporate retreats have become an increasingly popular option to bring teams together over the past few years. Many teams are still working remote or hybrid, and some teams still haven’t met yet in person. 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 the extensive planning required and high costs.
15 Icebreakers & Get To Know You Team Building Activities
Get to Know Each Other as People, Not Just Professionals. We’re all so much more than our job titles. We have interests that may have drawn each of us to our roles and helped us excel within them. A common challenge at work is the lack of opportunity for employees to connect with their colleagues beyond just their job duties. This can lead to a limited sense of connection among the team. But there is a solution: get to know you team building activities. There are easy and fun team building icebreaker activities that can help you and your team bond and get to know each other as more than just co-workers.
Internship Onboarding: Plan a Successful Internship Orientation
One of the most significant advantages of hiring interns is the opportunity to select and develop your future talent. A survey from Bridge states employers have reported converting more than half of qualified interns into full-time hires. However, interns must learn about the company and position and interact with staff members to make this happen. This can be accomplished through Internship Onboarding or Internship Orientation, either held virtually or in person.
The Biggest Barriers to a Successful Hybrid Work Culture & How to Overcome Them
Make no mistake, when COVID-19 struck, the future of the workplace changed for good (if not for the better!). Many employers transitioned to hybrid and remote operations without much preparation. Like riding a bike, we all had to learn by doing it.
27 Delicious Food Tasting Events: A Taste of Team Building
Nothing brings people together better than delicious food and drinks. A favorite food can evoke a memory or aid a conversation. It can bring together different cultures or unite people on a special day. Despite all the changes that have occurred over the past couple of years, one thing that remains constant is our joint love for food.
Outdoor Workspaces: Improving Employee Productivity Can Be a Breeze
Ever have an uber-busy week of C-suite meetings, employee onboarding, budget assessments, and more? Did you find yourself feeling as if you needed to go for a walk? Maybe to get a breath of fresh air and calm your nerves?
Call It Quits on Quiet Quitting: Focus on Boosting Engagement
Now that you’re back at the office, post-COVID lockdowns, maybe you’ve noticed a shift in the atmosphere. A bit less chatting in the breakroom? Are your employees clocking in seconds before their expected time of arrival? How about their productivity levels? Maybe they’ve taken a nosedive. All signs could point to quiet quitting.
4 Ways Workplace Technology Can Boost Employee Engagement & Productivity
For most generations, it’s easy to think back to a time when workplaces looked much different than they do today. Since then, technological advancements have changed the way we work. Thanks to smartphones, collaboration software, and cloud technology, the modern workplace has become faster, more collaborative, and no longer restricted to company real estate.
Supporting Employee Mental Health in the Workplace
One out of every five employees is likely to be dealing with a mental health issue. According to the National Institute for Mental Health in 2020, 21% of American adults are experiencing some kind of mental illness. A stunning statistic that mental health professionals commonly use to describe its gravity.
Online Meeting Etiquette: Useful Tips for Organizers and Attendees
With so many people working remotely, the number of virtual and hybrid meetings has exploded. While this shift to remote work can be great for productivity, it can also lead to some challenges when it comes to meeting etiquette.
Building Business Relationships in 2022: What It Takes To Succeed
In the business world, it’s not what you know, but who you know. Building strong relationships with other businesses is essential for success in 2022. By networking with like-minded organizations, you can unite to make a positive impact on your community. Not only will this help promote your company and its products or services, but it will also help strengthen ties within the community.
Event Tip: Commit To Team Development
Commitment and continuation are key to team bonding success. Investing in employee development and giving your team opportunities to learn and grow is a vital aspect of keeping them engaged and excited to come to work. Employee engagement activities and team development activities bring teams together so they can focus on creating stronger bonds while developing professionally. It is important to have full commitment from everyone involved in order to run a successful employee engagement activity.
How to Support Work-Life Balance & Keep Employees Happy
Work-life balance is a concept that supports the efforts of employees to split their time and energy between work and the other essential aspects of their lives. Family, friends, education, spirituality, personal growth, and other private pursuits typically fall into this category.
4 Tips for Maintaining Company Culture in Hybrid Workplaces
The recent shift to hybrid work models has created challenges for many companies. Lack of communication and purpose are causing remote and hybrid workers to lose morale and focus. Furthermore, younger professionals are finding it difficult to build strong connections with coworkers in the virtual space.
Team Building vs. Team Bonding Explained with Examples
If you’ve ever worked in an office – be it in a virtual or in-person setting – you’ve probably heard your manager talk about “team building” and “team bonding” numerous times.
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