As an office management and facilities professional, your next steps aren’t always clearly defined. By keeping in mind a few key tips, you can help make sure your employer knows just how much of an impact you’re having on their employees, office environment and bottom line.
Creating social settings for your employees to interact with each other isn’t just an excuse to take a break from the office. Workplace friendships actually have an impact on employee retention and engagement, and employees with workplace friends are more likely to feel connected to their companies, according to the Society for Human Resource Management.
Having a remote workforce adds both flexibility and complexity to the employee experience. Many organizations work hard to keep remote workers connected without in-office engagement. Here are a few ideas on ways to help keep remote employees engaged and connected.
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On Thursday, April 26, Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day will celebrate its 25th anniversary. While hosting a Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day at your company requires planning and coordination, doing so sends a powerful message to your employees and beyond that your organization values community, all the while providing an invaluable learning opportunity for children. Here are a few tips to make sure the children and employees who participate in your company’s Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day get the most out of their experience.
We asked the experts to provide tips on how they master their supply closet. These best-kept secrets can help keep your office perfectly stocked and prevent the call of “mayday” from the closet.
Employee connectivity is an important part of creating a happy workplace. Office nameplates may seem like a minor detail, but taking a creative approach can prove a small but impactful way to add personality and inspire your employees. (more…)
Top talent no longer simply look at salary and potential for growth when making their career decisions. Employees are increasingly prioritizing other factors like work-life wellness and healthy office environments. But workplaces that support employee health and wellness aren’t just recruitment tools. Office health can impact employee morale and productivity — and is essential to your company’s overall success.
Drunken karaoke and other office-party fun certainly has its place. While these sorts of shenanigans may have been the gold standard for work satisfaction and connection among employees in the past, an appetite for workplace wellness has become the new norm. The most attractive perks that keep employees happy include professional development and investment in their wellness.
Why Pastels are so 2018
Once thought of as a delicacy in the US, sparkling water of all flavors has stormed the shelves of stores, taking no prisoners. Water purchase took over soda in 2016, and sparkling water is set to dominate consumption in 2018 (Meyer, 2018).
A new year means a brand new opportunity to plan for success and recommit to achieving your goals. Take note from these inspirational minds who share their timeless wisdom on life, finding courage, and achieving success.
Start 2018 with your best foot forward and watch your ambitions come alive!
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