In a world where great talent is hard to find, emphasizing employee self-care and work-life balance gives employers a serious competitive advantage. Fostering a culture
Does your organization observe Employee Appreciation Day? Once a year on the first Friday in March, many employers take time to celebrate the commitment and
Are you bracing for “Blue Monday“? The third Monday in January has become notorious as the saddest day of the year. Its dubious reputation stems
People often assume happy employees are also engaged. But is that really a safe bet? Sometimes with the best intentions to improve happiness in the
A career, by definition, is something that develops over an extended period of time. In other words, a successful career is not born — it
When it comes to careers, many of us no longer depend on a single source of income. In fact, people are turning to side hustles
The pandemic and inflationary conditions are putting extraordinary pressure on workers to provide for their families. In fact, the U.S. government estimates that nearly 40%
Recognition matters. We hear it over and over again in leadership books and best practices articles. It makes sense to recognize employees early and often.
In today’s fractured, post-pandemic world, workforce mental health has emerged as a critical concern for business and HR leaders — and with good reason. The
If you lead a business of any kind, it’s essential to understand the factors that influence employee satisfaction in your organization. This kind of insight
Keeping valued employees onboard is top-of-mind for many organizations these days. But what kind of employee retention strategies are actually working? To find out, we
Without a doubt, employee surveys are the most widely used employee engagement tool. Surveys make it possible for employers to gather workforce feedback quickly and
Numerous jobs can be performed remotely or on a hybrid schedule. Still, more than 70% of full-time roles require people to work onsite. For instance,
Music is a great unifier. In our private lives, shared tunes always have a way of bringing people together to sing, dance, laugh and socialize.
Organizations have long considered employee wellness a priority. But in the wake of the pandemic, it’s more important than ever. Here’s why: 99% of organizations
Sponsored by Social Flowers What a difference three years can make! I’m sure that’s what many remote employees are thinking these days. Before the pandemic,
Work Norms Are Changing In 2019, about nine million U.S. civilians worked from home on a regular basis. Then the pandemic arrived. Nearly overnight, remote
One workplace buzzword many people are eager to leave behind is “quiet quitting.” The phrase dominated headlines this year, especially when a Gallup poll revealed
I’m a fan of fun work environments. So of course, I’m also a fan of humor at work. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying
Employee appreciation is naturally top-of-mind for employers during the holiday season. But employees actually prefer recognition throughout the year. In fact, according to a HubSpot
Friendships are an essential aspect of work life. But friendships among remote employees aren’t the same as relationships among people who spend time together in
We must plan for caregiving instead of waiting for the medical crisis. Lack of planning is sadly the typical scenario for the vast majority of
When it comes to the workplace, happiness is key. Studies have shown that happy employees are more productive and efficient. That’s why employers need to
While there’s still no clear sense for when the COVID-19 pandemic will end, one thing has come into sharp focus—the implementation of wellbeing programs. The
