When life in LA starts to feel a bit too… LA, the best thing you can do is step outside. Not to another rooftop bar or film premiere, just outside, into one of the city’s many peaceful, open-air spots that remind you to breathe. Whether you’re escaping back-to-back Zoom...
Los Angeles isn’t just about beaches and movie sets – it’s a city full of stories, subcultures, and some seriously good coffee. Whether you’re chasing the perfect cortado, looking for a work-friendly café, or just want somewhere new to catch up with friends, LA has a coffee shop for...
We all know the feeling of coming home after a long day at work and lacking the energy or motivation to do anything but crash on the couch or crawl into bed. It’s as if your energy vanishes as soon as you walk in the door and you’re instantly...
What makes Los Angeles such an exciting city is that there is no shortage of things to do, from popular attractions to pop-up events to tucked away gems that cater to a wide range of interests. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, going solo or in a group,...
Running virtual games for small groups can be challenging enough. When you’re dealing with groups as large at 30, 50 or even 100+, the challenges can grow exponentially. There’s managing breakout rooms, troubleshooting technical issues, keeping everyone engaged and avoiding awkward silences. The simple truth is that large scale...
The strength and health of a work team often depends on how the team starts out. How people communicate, handle conflict, collaborate, and ultimately, how they perform can depend on first impressions. That’s because team dynamics and patterns grow out of early interactions, and once they take hold, they...
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,...