As the year 2021 came to a close, it's good to take time to reflect. Thinking back on the progress you made (and the mistakes you learned from) is good fuel to burn on your journey into the new year. It's also a good time to look ahead. Pondering what's to come can help you prepare and help guide your motivation toward tangible goals. We're…
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…
You've been told again and again that your company needs an employee wellness program. You want to provide services that will actually be useful to employees but aren't sure where to start. What would best meet your employees' needs? And how do you know if the program is working? Measuring the success of your employee wellness program is a vital element of making sure you're…
Inclusion as a habit There are a lot of things you can do to boost the productivity of your employees. Creating time blocks for deep work, offering healthy meals and snacks in the office, or hosting virtual non-working events that allow remote workers to socialize are just a few examples you've probably heard before. But one area of workplace wellness often gets overlooked: Diversity and…
More and more of us are beginning to work from home, which can be a major adjustment for many. With an office environment, you’re surrounded by people who can hold you accountable and keep you on task. Plus, your brain is programmed to be in “work mode” once you cross the threshold into your work space. But when you work from home, those lines blur…
You may not realize it but your work environment has a powerful impact on your work behavior. Your environment is constantly sending your body and brain signals that influence how you think, feel, and act, whether you’re aware of it or not. In fact, a lot of those signals are received and processed behind the scenes, while you’re focused on other things. If you don’t…
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…
Pop quiz! What do you think the average employee turnover rate is in the United States right now? Turnover is the highest it’s ever been right now at 30 percent, and it’s expected to keep rising. Workers were once cherished and treated as vital members of a company. Now, however, they’re seen as expendable and only as valuable as their ability to generate revenue. This…