(Remote) Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: 4 Ways to Strengthen Collaboration within your Virtual Teams
I’ve been well acquainted with working remotely for many years. As an analyst (my first position at Omnia), I was able to telecommute a few days a week. (The term “telecommute” tells you just how long ago that was – and how ahead of its time Omnia was in allowing employees to do so.) Years […]
Why and How to Foster Employee Engagement: 7 Critical Components to a Thriving Workforce
Figuring out how to stay competitive in today’s dynamic market feels like a moving target. There is so much to learn and so much agility needed to be successful. For companies to thrive, they need a skilled and engaged workforce. They need employees who feel invested in the success of the organization because they know […]
Celebrating Support Staff Everywhere: 5 Strategies for Virtual and In-Office Teams
Let’s discuss the team members who are responsible for managing schedules, coordinating logistics, and delivering the essential services that are fundamental to your company’s success. While their roles are not always directly associated with generating profits or interacting with clients face-to-face, their contributions are irreplaceable. Without them, the company would grind to a halt in […]
How to Unleash Your Employees’ Passion While Strengthening Your Organization
You hire each employee to fulfill a specific role within your organization. And, with rare exceptions, most of your team members want to meet or exceed your expectations. But they also want more. Your employees yearn to feel a deep passion for their work and to be inspired by your company’s mission. They long to […]
Solving the Employee Engagement Puzzle: 6 Ways to Redefine Employee Engagement with Holistic HR Solutions
Only one-third of your employees are engaged, according to Gallup’s employee engagement indicator. Employee engagement has remained a critical trend, and as we begin 2024, organizations are realizing they must prioritize employee experience. Our partner PuzzleHR aims to revolutionize the employee experience. Offering a comprehensive suite of custom HR solutions, from Managed HR to Talent […]
The Polar Bear Plunge: And 5 Other (Less Drastic) Things You Can Try to Start the Year Right
Although the date varies, every winter hundreds of thousands of adventurers around the world choose to hurl themselves en-masse into icy waters in an event called The Polar Bear Plunge. Why? Some do it for the thrill. Some do it to have a great story to tell. Some do it to support a cause: throughout […]
Looking Back Before Moving Forward: A 2023 Retrospective
In a few short days we’ll embark on the adventure of a new year, looking ahead to new aspirations and new possibilities. But before we close the book on 2023, it’s important to reflect on the year gone by—wins, losses, unexpected detours, and hard-earned achievements. Some of the many benefits of taking the time to […]
Five Things Your Employees Will Appreciate More Than a Holiday Party
Who doesn’t like a party? Parties are fun! There’s music, food, laughter, and great conversation. It’s a chance to connect with friends and cut loose a little. Your office holiday party, which typically occurs during work hours, is double the fun. Instead of being paid to work, employees are being paid to not work. How cool is […]
Time-Management Mastery: 5 Techniques for Managing your Time
November in the U.S. marks the end of Daylight Savings Time and (for me at least) celebrating the wresting back of that hour of sleep I so unwillingly gave up in March. Since the average person doesn’t have the option of just changing the clock to manage our days, and since both the clock and […]
5 Tricks to Make Dealing with Difficult Coworkers More of a Treat
Remember when you were a kid and went trick-or-treating on Halloween? Oh, the fond memories of fun-size chocolate bars and mini packs of candies. Sometimes you discovered a house that was giving out full-size candy bars, and you etched that house into your memory to go to every year thereafter. Some people even handed out […]