But in order to build this communication infrastructure, leaders need to reflect on how to ensure a clear flow of internal communication. That starts with understanding the types of communication. To be specific, asynchronous communication.
Wow, what a month so far. Whether it's you, a coworker, a manager, we're all struggling (but adjusting) in our unique ways. So, let's start making empathy central to our conversations at work.
As many of us took over kitchen tables, couches, home offices, and even our bedrooms the last year left many people struggling to connect with others via Zoom, Slacks, Teams, and many other apps.
In an office setting, you know overcommitting is a recipe for disaster. Apply that same mindset while working from home. We understand that saying “uh-uh” doesn’t come naturally, but communicating a healthy no will avoid burning out.
According to the Oxford University Press, listening means to “take notice of and act on what someone says.” While hearing refers to “the faculty of perceiving sounds.” Spot the difference?
You’ve probably heard that cliché statement, “Feedback is a gift!” from mentors, supervisors, and bosses more times than you care to remember. Sure it’s catchy, but is it true?
At the core of everything… Communication is the key skill that keeps the world spinning (not up for debate). Harvard Business Review recently found that spurts of rapid-fire communication, with intervals of silence, leads to higher performance.
Since our launch, we've heard the growing need for more customization when it came to gathering feedback. Now with Custom Surveys, you'll be able to gather feedback on specific skills based on the peers you're asking and your interactions with them.
When Fortune magazine asked former CEO of PepsiCo, Indra Nooyi, what the most important leadership advice she received, Nooyi said, “Whatever anybody says or does, assume positive intent.” It makes for a smoother conversation with your peer when you assume good intentions.
Employee development can be make or break for a company. That's why it's important to continuously develop your employees to reach their potential. Here are 11 key areas to help develop in.
Everything you need to know about employee development and so much more. Including pros and cons, employee development plans, programs, goals, and ways to encourage it in your workplace.
A complete breakdown on employee development goals. Including the benefits, why they are important, 10 specific goals, metrics, and specifics for teams of all sizes - small, medium, large, and remote.
If your employee experience management plan isn’t seeing the results you want, employee Kudos might be the secret ingredient you’ve been missing. Here’s what you need to do.
Kudos images and Kudos gifs are fun ways to show appreciation at the office and add a little variety to your regular Kudos-giving. Here’s what you need to know about them.
Kudos recognition is an easy-to-implement, intuitive way to show employee recognition in the workplace, even if appreciation is not your cup of tea. Whether you’ve got five employees or ten thousand, this appreciation tool can transform your workplace culture and increase both productivity and creativity.
Kudos examples can provide the inspiration you what you need to get started writing kudos on your own. Whether you work at a small business, a large business, or on a remote team, you’ll find something that fits your situation.
