Online Presence
Why It’s Time to Ditch Open Office Plans
Open office plans are intended to encourage spontaneous collaboration but most evidence suggests they accomplish the exact opposite.
By Aytekin Tank
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Entrepreneurs
5 Ways Employee Engagement Makes Your Company More Competitive
Engaged employees stay longer, work harder and care more.
Building a Business
Purpose Is Built, Not Bought: 3 Ways Businesses Can Cultivate It
Smaller companies typically have much better employee engagement than their larger competitors, and not because they are paying higher salaries
By Curt Cronin
Thought Leaders
6 Ways to Keep Employees Engaged During the Holiday Season
In the workplace it can be hard to balance a festive atmosphere while simultaneously keeping employees focused and productive.
By Dan Ruch
Thought Leaders
Empower the Employees Who Will Build an Amazing Culture
Businesses can truly give their workers ownership. "Empowerment" doesn't have to be a token phrase.
By Rashan Dixon
Human Resources
Is That Holiday Party Really Worth It?
No, it's not. There's a lot of better ways to spend that money in the spirit of the holiday.
By Gene Marks
Thought Leaders
Could the Walkout Have Been a Positive Sign for Google’s Employee Engagement?
Google CEO Sundar Pichai even sent employees an email supporting the walkout and promising the company would do better.
Thought Leaders
3 Keys to a Vision Others Can Own
Trying to get others to buy into a vision that is all about you getting more money is not going to excite people.
By Zech Newman
Sustainability
Engaging Employees in Corporate Responsibility Is a Brilliant Strategy
Employees will buy into ethically conscious corporate changes if you get the ball rolling.
Human Resources
You Stand to Lose Half Your Top Talent. Here’s How to Stop Those People From Leaving.
Money plays a smaller role than you think.
Thought Leaders
We Offer Time Off to Volunteer as a Unique Perk — But It’s Also Good for Business
Even though it might seem like a 'cost,' when you look at the data I'd argue that it's actually crazy not to offer a generous volunteer program.
Human Resources
The Coming Workplace Revolution
Most employees are disengaged with their work and skeptical of their company leadership.
By Joshua Levie
Business Accounting
Will Matching Amazon’s Wage Increase Buy Your Employees’ Engagement?
Don't expect a parade if you start paying a $15 per hour minimum wage.
Business News
How Franchisors Can Improve Employee Engagement Through Communication Essentials
Engaged employees are well committed to an organization, contributing to its success, also honing their skills
Thought Leaders
6 Strategies for Leaders Who Want to Flood Their Workplace With Great Ideas
Your perspective isn't the most important one in the room.
By Nina Zipkin
Thought Leaders
Use These 5 Strategies to Create Positive Change and Increase Happiness in Your Job
If you're feeling stuck in a rut, try these strategies used by 'workplace mavericks.'
Human Resources
How to Lose an Employee in 10 Days — and How to Keep One for 10 Years
Retaining employees is about engagement and purpose, not perks.
By Jim Barnett
Building a Business
Avoid Dissatisfied Customers by Empowering Your Employees
Because 'Can I speak to a supervisor?' is a phrase you never want to hear.
Human Resources
Despite Having the Best Perks, Tech Workers Are Among the Least Loyal Employees
So, how else can you get employees to stay at your company?
By Andy Marsh
Building a Business
Trouble Recruiting and Keeping Talent? Your Skimpy Health Insurance Is a Likely Cause
Millennials, just like their parents and grandparents before them, want good health insurance, help saving for retirement and vacation time.
Human Resources
Forget the Indoor Rainforest and the Beer on Tap — Workers Want More Practical Things
Attracting and retaining employees in this job market doesn't require extravagant amenities.
By David Levin
Entrepreneurs
8 Signs That You Need a Change … and Fast!
Listen to your internal dialogue. When you're honest with yourself, you already know how you truly feel.
By John Rampton
Human Resources
The Best Things at Work Are Free (or at Least Don’t Have to Break the Bank)
You don't have to offer fancy perks to have engaged employees.
By Erica Keswin
Thought Leaders
Increasing Employee Engagement Is About Un-Disengaging Your Workforce
Limiting emails and phone usage might be the smartest thing you ever do for your company.
By Dan Dowling
Human Resources
Investing in Your Employees Is the Smartest Business Decision You Can Make
Richard Branson put it best: Customers come second, employees first. It's a philosophy that brings unexpected benefits to both the company and its clients.
By Parth Misra
Human Resources
If This Is How You’re Doing Workplace Engagement, You’re Doing It All Wrong
Surveying employee satisfaction is pointless unless you act on what the team tells you.
By Isa Watson