Just clocking in, completing tasks, and leaving is not enough for today’s breed of employees. Instead, they crave genuine investment, enthusiasm, and a sense of connection and value from their employer. However, most employees don’t have that experience. We share 15...
Want to improve your organization’s efficiency, productivity, and performance? It’s a no-brainer, right? Every company wants to streamline processes, enhance internal communication, and maximize profits. But what’s the best and most cost-effective way to do so? Plenty...
With up to 3.5 quintillion bytes of data generated every day, it’s no surprise information overload is a real challenge for companies. It can hamper agility, innovation, and productivity. And it’s a great source of frustration for your people. Did you know that...
In today's digital workplace, hybrid organizations need a central hub that allows employees to connect, communicate, and collaborate, no matter where they are. A user-friendly intranet in a box ensures businesses of all shapes and sizes offer a top-tier digital...
Disengaged employees are bad for business, but you may not have realized just how bad they are. According to McKinsey, employee disengagement costs a median-size S&P 500 company between $228 million and $355 million annually in lost productivity. That’s a massive...
Imagine transforming your internal communications with the perfect tools, saving hours every week, and fostering the productive, engaged workplace every organization aspires to. Sounds like a pipedream? Maybe not, as today’s vast range of employee communication...
Social intranets have taken the world of employee communication by storm. With flexible working arrangements, hybrid workforces, and mobile computing the norm, it’s no wonder social intranet software is at the digital workplace epicenter. More importantly, the...
Everyone knows that two heads are better than one. Most businesses already encourage idea sharing at work as brainstorming opens up fresh ideas, new perspectives, and creative solutions to problems. This could be done through team-building events, brainstorming...
More and more of us are using instant messaging to communicate in our personal lives. Over three billion users worldwide are signed up for Facebook Messenger, Skype, or WhatsApp, to name just a few. Not surprisingly, businesses also recognize the value of team chat...
Every HR professional will tell you that celebrating work anniversaries goes a long way toward creating a positive work environment. Happy work anniversary messages acknowledge the dedication, commitment, and contribution of your valuable team members. However,...
Employee expectations are changing. Your workers are used to seamless digital experiences in their personal lives and now expect the same at work. For all employees - not just remote workers - the employee experience has undoubtedly become digital. Whether workers are...
Organizations that understand employee motivation strategies are ahead of the game when it comes to performance and productivity. Motivation is the key to unlocking enhanced performance in your most valuable resources - your people. However, according to Gallup, only...
Starting a new job with an employer is nerve-wracking, even for the best of us. It doesn't matter whether you're embarking on your career or are a seasoned pro. A warm welcome from new team members makes all the difference. It calms those first-day nerves and helps...
Company intranet portal software has been a mainstay of organization's toolkits for decades. However, the modern intranet has come a long way since the early days and is now mission-critical in 2024's digital workplace. Outdated, clunky, slow are some criticisms you...
Have you ever had a veteran employee leave only to discover you have a massive void? We've all been there. Whether through retirement or resignation, a lot of key knowledge is walking out the door daily. Here’s the deal. According to the latest stats, 10,000 Baby...
Kickstart your employee engagement communication strategy with these best practices. Whatever way you cut it, effective communication is the icing on the cake of employee engagement. Communication is a vital ingredient in developing the personal connections that...
Building connections and streamlining communication are everyday issues for franchisee partners. Franchise intranet software offers a cost-effective solution. Franchise Network Solutions Franchises are now big business. According to the International Franchise...
"Traditional intranets are dead — modern intranets are alive and well," declared research and consulting firm Gartner in a recent report. Intranet software has indeed come a long way since its first appearance in the 1990s. Intranet platforms are thriving in today's...
Drawing up an internal communication strategy for your company can feel daunting, right? After all, there's a lot at stake. Get it right, and you will have an engaged, invested workforce aligned to meet company goals. Get it wrong, and your employees could feel...
What started as a pandemic-enforced shift has become standard practice: Fully remote and partly remote working are here to stay. According to Upwork, 32.6 million Americans will work remotely by 2025. While many employers adapted on the hoof, two years post-pandemic...
If you thought bullying was confined to the playground, it's time to think again. Described as an office cancer by some commentators, incidents of workplace bullying are increasing, creating a toxic work environment. According to data from the Workplace Bullying...
When it comes to good corporate governance, an employee code of conduct is vital, regardless of company size. It sets out what the company expects from employees in the workplace and takes the guesswork out of the equation. A code of conduct is derived from company...
‘Recollections may vary,' Britain's late Queen Elizabeth famously said. And the fallout can be devastating when there's a discrepancy between what's said and what's heard. We only have to look at the recent trials and tribulations of the Royal Family for confirmation....
Log on to any recruitment website, and you'll find 1,000s of jobs for HR advisors. Working at the heart of the human resources department, an HR advisor is an exciting and varied people-focused role. HR advisor responsibilities include providing guidance on policies,...
Employee development has never been more critical as issues with recruitment and retention continue to bite. One proven way to turn the tide is investing in your human capital. However, effective employee development is about more than just investing in your people....
Dubbed an office cancer by some commentators, workplace harassment and bullying are on the rise. According to one global survey, almost 23 percent of workers have experienced harassment and violence. And the impacts on staff and organizations are extensive and wide...
Corporate governance is not the most thrilling topic. However, enterprise governance risk and compliance are crucial to companies of all shapes and sizes, whether for profit or not for profit. Quite simply, it's vital to an organization's long-term success. A robust...
In an ideal world, you wouldn't need a workplace incident report sample. However, incidents can and do happen even in the most health and safety-conscious workplaces. It could be an accident, injury, near miss, security incident, or property damage. Incident reports...
Collaboration is the rocket fuel that powers up all businesses, whether Fortune 100 companies or SMEs. However, it’s sometimes taken for granted in the work environment. Employers tend to assume workers have a natural ability to get along with each other, collaborate...
What started in late 2020 with a rapid explosion of pandemic-flamed turnover rapidly grew to be a long-lasting phenomenon. Dubbed the Great Resignation, it's still affecting all industries and job categories. Employee retention is now a hot topic across the globe. And...