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Why Investing in Your Employees’ Well-Being Boosts Productivity (and Profits!)

in Work on March 10, 2021 March 10, 2021

When you’re trying to grow your business, your first instinct might be to focus on your employees’ output. It’s not unreasonable to think that more productivity equals more profits. But how do you increase your employees’ productivity? We’ll give you a hint: it actually involves working smarter, not harder. Nicole Carter, a Workforce Health Specialist at Kaiser Permanente, knew exactly this when she started implementing…

This Is What Happens When You Build a Positive Corporate Culture

in Work on June 11, 2020 January 18, 2021

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?…

How to Build a Corporate Culture That Will Empower Everyone

in Work on June 9, 2020 November 23, 2020

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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…

This Is What Managing Workplace Stress Can Do For Your Business

in Work on May 28, 2020 November 23, 2020

Sometimes, work is just stressful. Deadlines have to be met, projects have to be completed, and things can go wrong. Stress is a natural part of life; conquering it can even make us stronger. But just because workplace stress is unavoidable doesn’t mean it can’t be reduced or managed. In fact, when you manage workplace stress effectively, you start to see the myriad benefits…

How To Easily Conquer High Turnover Costs

in Work on May 26, 2020 November 23, 2020

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…

5 Team Bonding Activities That Will Bring out the Best in Your Workforce

in Work on May 7, 2020 November 23, 2020

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…

How to Make Big Workplace Transformations With Small Behavior Changes

in Work on May 5, 2020 November 23, 2020

Aristotle once said that we are what we repeatedly do. We may often feel out of control of our habits—especially around office birthday cake—but we are the masters of our behavior, not the other way around. And because of that truth, we’re capable of changing our behavior when we discover a habit that no longer suits us. It isn’t always easy but behavior change is…

How to Avoid High Turnover by Putting Workers First

in Work on April 30, 2020 November 23, 2020

a person swinging from the minute hand of a giant clock.

High turnover is rapidly becoming a problem for business owners. Turnover rates are increasing and are now almost 30 percent annually. When you factor in the financial burden of having to recruit and train new talent, plus the time and productivity lost getting new hires up to scratch, turnover can be seriously costly to your business. But there’s also a cultural cost to your…

How Lack of Motivation Can Cost Your Company

in Work on April 28, 2020 November 23, 2020

Two people assembling a giant puzzle together.

The alarm rings and you’re already feeling sluggish. Oh no, you think, it’s a new day. It’s normal to feel this lack of motivation once in a while. You may have also noticed a serious dip in pep or productivity among your colleagues at work. Maybe it’s temporary but, if steps aren’t taken to reduce stress at work and help your workers get their motivational…

What Is the Pomodoro Technique and How Does It Boost Your Productivity?

in Work on April 23, 2020 December 21, 2020

When Francesco Cirillo first invented the pomodoro technique as a university student in the 1980s, he probably didn’t realize that he’d started a time management revolution that we’d still be talking about today. But, in fact, Cirillo managed to tap into a productivity method that works seamlessly with the natural ebb and flow of our attention. And, as our attention spans naturally grow shorter by…