Encouraging Your Team to Be Active on LinkedIn Helps Your Company
With over half a billion users reported at the end of last year, it’s no surprise that LinkedIn, now owned by Microsoft, is the leading social media platform for the professional world. Even just a few years ago, the features available to users and the importance of using LinkedIn were significantly less than today. LinkedIn […]
#CollaborationWorks: Stay Informed at Your Company
Employee engagement, or lack thereof, is a big topic of conversation right now because of the shockingly low amount of employees who are engaged (33% in the U.S.). Several factors go into helping an employee be engaged and do their best work. As an employer, some of those factors are within your control and others […]
Is your workplace culture the best it can be?
As the workplace continually evolves, the skills needed to be successful are changing as well. Depending on the industry, an employer may be looking for people with particular training, certifications or prior work experience. Candidates must be able to communicate well and think critically in order to solve problems and innovate on behalf of their […]
#CollaborationWorks: Learn From and Connect with Colleagues
Every day, employees carry out their day-to-day tasks and attend meetings, often in an office space. Increasingly, employees are allowed or even encouraged to work remotely, even if just part-time. In fact, 43% of people work remotely at least sometimes, and the number is only growing. The only way that people can successfully work remotely […]
Ensure you and your company are prepared for 2018
Welcome back. While the weeks after the holidays can be painful at times (we’re all missing the champagne, dessert and naps), this is a perfect time to reflect on 2017 and prepare for 2018 – it’s only just begun! Many make personal New Year’s resolutions – just as important is to make professional plans and […]
#CollaborationWorks: Manage Your Projects and Optimize Communication
Group work. These two words often invoke a negative response from anyone who had the misfortune of working on a project with someone less invested than himself. And nearly everyone has had to work on a group project at some point – either in college or graduate school, the workplace, or all three. Many variables […]
7 Approaches to Lead Better Internal Communication Initiatives
With the New Year quickly approaching, many begin thinking about goals and vision for the coming year. Companies are no different. The year-end is the perfect time to evaluate where you have been, where you would like to be, and exactly how to get there. A consistent goal should be improving communication practices internally. A […]
How to Ensure a Positive Culture at Your Company
Company culture is an important aspect of the workplace, and an increasingly important component for people looking to be hired at a company. An employer can offer perks like extra vacation time, a casual dress code and after work happy hours to retain employees and maintain a positive culture. While these or other similar incentives […]
Silos in the Workplace: Connecting through the Barriers
Silos, the idea that a company’s groups or departments should not or will not share knowledge with others, are prevalent in the workplace. “This type of mentality will reduce the efficiency of the overall operation, reduce morale, and may contribute to the demise of a productive company culture.” Many people see both benefits and drawbacks […]
6 Ways to Increase Employee Engagement and Development at Your Company
Only 33% of employees are engaged in the U.S., according to Gallup, and this number has been stagnant for several years. Reasons for unengaged employees range from lack of passion for a job, having leadership that is not involved, to not feeling appreciated in the workplace. While it is the responsibility of both leaders and […]