The conversation about employee benefits has been shifting over the past few years. Benefits used to be standard and simple—health insurance and paid vacations—but benefits are now considered an expression of a company’s culture and values. HR and business leaders have an obligation to their employees and their companies to develop benefits packages that support their employees while also reflecting their goals and values. Here…
Workplace belonging affords a certain sense of safety to employees. When you feel truly safe, you're able to relax. There is less pressure to perform or avoid mistakes. Belonging is a catalyst that ignites creative inspiration and eager collaboration. Ideas flow like a raging river. But there are less poetic and more practical benefits, too. Inclusive workplaces have higher retention rates, which saves on hiring…
The working world is undergoing a tremendous sea change. As some companies are beginning their tentative returns to the office, many others are realizing that working remotely has its own advantages. As a result, a hybrid model of working that includes both remote and on-site work is becoming increasingly popular. Hybrid work is convenient, cost-effective, and makes jobs more accessible to people who otherwise wouldn't…
Today is World Gratitude Day! This week's blog post will be all about gratitude, but first: Thank you so much for being part of our Fabulous family. We really appreciate you. Let's dive right into how to improve workplace culture by practicing gratitude. A daily gratitude practice is a fabulous way to inject a little positivity into your life. Not only does counting your blessings…
We keep hearing that phrase: corporate culture. Corporate culture. You keep hearing that a corporate culture that puts employee well-being first and that emphasizes communication, collaboration and cooperation are all ideal. And maybe you've noticed your own company doesn't quite match those ideals. In other words, to have this dream culture, you'll have to invest time, energy and money into making changes. But... why? What's…
If I asked you to describe your company's culture, what words would spring to mind? Would you say your corporate culture is positive? Energizing? Collaborative? Or maybe stale? Awkward? Isolating? It's okay if the culture of your company isn't where you want it to be right now. Being honest now will help you set realistic expectations later. Whether you know it or not, a positive…
The coronavirus pandemic has caused a sea change in workplace culture not seen since the Industrial Revolution. In just a few weeks, we’ve had to entirely rethink not just how we work, but how we work together, even when we’re apart. And we’re also beginning to see that many of the changes we’re making—from improving the work-life balance to using team bonding activities to bring…
