Keeping employees engaged is more important than ever. Why? Because for all the benefits hybrid and remote working offers, if businesses don’t create a people-first culture, employees risk feeling lonely or disconnected from the rest of their team.
According to a 2020 report by Gallup, 13% of US employees are actively disengaged from their work,…
Employees are the lifeblood of any business. They often go above and beyond to help their colleagues, deliver work that helps your company grow and create a positive working environment. But if good work goes overlooked, this can lead to discouragement, unease, and loss of productivity and engagement. ¹
Recognising employees, through compensation in…
Internal communication has come a long way from the early days of intranets. Alongside the recent growth of remote and hybrid work, the number of intranet platforms has expanded like never before. No longer do you have to settle for clunky, outdated software that assaults the eyes and gives you a headache from figuring out…
A new phenomenon has burst on to the work scene in recent months - or should we say been quietly ushered in?
Enter: Quiet Quitting.
What is Quiet Quitting?
Quiet quitting is when an employee actively makes the decision to stop going above and beyond what is written in their job description. They don't actually quit their…
The global transition to remote and hybrid working models has changed how we work. From providing a flexibility that once seemed like a fantasy, to helping employees gain more control over their working lives, this shift has been for the better. These changes have also transformed learning and development.
Within large organisations, training and onboarding…
The working environment is evolving. Just a few years ago, remote and hybrid work was considered a rare perk offered by only the most forward-thinking employers. Today, it’s becoming standard practice.
And a good job used to be defined by a good salary in a good location at an attractive company — but that’s changing…
Making a business case for new technology can be a tough nut to crack, especially when some organisations are tightening their belts amidst a challenging economic backdrop. But, as many HR professionals know, now is not the time to rest on your laurels when it comes to keeping employees engaged and happy.
In May 2022, for…
Picture this. Your company makes an announcement to your employees. You make the announcement via email. Maybe it’s a change to a company policy or to let people know about an event scheduled for a certain day. But when the day comes, the policy is instigated or the event takes place, you begin receiving messages…
It's a well-known fact that rewarding hard work can boost business. The more appreciated and valued a person feels, the more likely they are to show up and do their best.
But it’s the opposite when they don't.
Maintaining an inclusive and effective culture of recognition is challenging in hybrid and remote work environments. It's no longer…
2022 is most definitely the year of the employee. With job vacancies outstripping the number of jobseekers for the first time ever, many organizations are finding attracting and retaining talent increasingly difficult.
As a solution to this, it’s vital now for employers to take a holistic approach to the employee experience. An approach that considers all…
As more and more businesses switch to flexible working, digital employee experience is becoming increasingly important. But what does the term digital employee experience actually mean and why is it so significant?
In this article, we’ll explore what digital employee experience is, why it’s important, and the benefits and challenges of creating a good one.…
Building a great company culture isn’t easy, especially when teams are spread out over numerous different locations. However, company culture has become even more important in the ever-changing workplace because it influences employee engagement, which has a direct impact on morale, productivity, working relationships, and profits.
It seems a no-brainer to say that your company culture…