Looking for your next great team-building exercise? Chances are you’re already well familiar with the benefits of such activities. Not only do they give employees a chance to get to know each other outside of the office, they’re also a great way to reduce stress and facilitate bonding between team members. Below are some unique […]
They say familiarity breeds contempt, and considering the average employee spends 40 hours a week in the workplace, it stands to reason that sometimes, tension can surface between colleagues. More than ever in today’s workplace, it’s essential to have etiquette rules in place that create healthy boundaries that allow work relationships to thrive. This will […]
Employees are the building blocks of your business. The stronger the team you’ve assembled, the more robust that business will be. If that team falters in any way, however, it can have consequences that impact the company as a whole. That’s why it’s so important to invest in your employees in every possible way, especially […]
Despite the transformation that has happened in the world of business – from introducing flexible hours, telecommuting, all the way to freelancing – it seems that the elusive idea of balance is still a work in progress. Companies are starting to realise just how essential overall happiness and fulfillment is for their employees to […]
Is your workplace having fun? As counterintuitive is it may seem, incorporating fun into the workplace can create a big boost in productivity. Indeed some of the most successful companies in the world are also some of the most fun places to work. Why? Because sharing a few laughs with your employees can make them […]
Our workspace has an important impact on our productivity and the enjoyment that we get out of what we’re doing. Our environment affects our mood, our stress levels and how comfortable we feel. For this reason, it is a good idea to optimise your workspace to suit your needs so that you feel motivated […]
In our last blog, we talked about the benefits of a pet-friendly workplace. The benefits of a pet-friendly workplace are many, and they all point to one unmistakable fact: being around their pets makes a person healthier, and a healthier employee makes for better work quality, better productivity, greater loyalty to a company, and an […]
It should come as no surprise that people love their pets. In Australia alone, 83% of the population has had a pet at some point, and in America, 9 in 10 people say that they consider their pets a part of the family. Workplaces all over the world are taking notice. Indeed, it’s become a […]
Recently in our blogs, we’ve been discussing the importance of corporate wellness programs. Thus far, we’ve shared 5 benefits of such programs (read about them here) and have also discussed 9 easy ways you can contribute to your employees’ health and wellness this week (learn how here). Perhaps for the first time ever, health and […]