Employee engagement and satisfaction are a serious concern for business leaders and HR professionals when it comes to employee retention. But what is often overlooked in that pursuit is that the initial onboarding experience at a company can be crucial in whether an employee decides to stay at a...

The role and value of trust in workplace dynamics is often underestimated and undervalued, if not completely overlooked. But trust is like an invisible glue that binds a team together—it is the foundation upon which team collaboration, resilience and performance are built. And unfortunately, it’s often taken for granted...

Team connection is critical at any company, even in a startup with limited resources. After all, strong teams lead to smoother collaboration, more innovation and better performance. But fostering meaningful team bonds at a startup can be challenging when resources are tight and everyone is wearing multiple hats.  The...

Company culture isn’t built in a day—it’s built in the small things that teams do consistently. It’s the simple, repeated behaviors, practices and moments that, in isolation, seem insignificant, but over time, shape how people connect, collaborate, and show up for one another. There are a multitude of simple,...

Company culture isn’t derived from the policies that shape its processes and structures. It comes from something far more human and personal: the people who comprise its workforce and the stories they share. People’s personal stories and histories form the social fabric of a company, they bind the workforce...

Managing teams is challenging but managing remote teams presents challenges that are not found with typical in-office teams. These challenges can be especially pronounced when bringing new members into the fold or starting projects between collaborators who haven’t worked together before. That’s because remote introductions and interactions can easily...