The Great Employee Appreciation Conundrum: 2023 Holiday Edition

We all know that appreciation is a significant job satisfaction factor, but what does that entail during the holidays? Are Christmas gifts for employees the best way to show them they’re valued? What kind of gifts do employees want? What is the golden standard for holiday gifting in the corporate realm? And how do you keep corporate morale up when the end of year budget is tight? This blog post provides a go-to-guide for showing staff appreciation this holiday season.

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Too Many Meetings: A Best Practice Guide for Improved Meeting Culture 

Meetings are still on the rise in 2023 — along with frustration. As a high percentage of workers have transitioned into permanently remote roles, there’s a need for companies to embrace tools, systems, and policies that make hybrid communication more efficient. Yet, the corporate world is slow to fully embrace changes that will improve meeting culture.

This blog delves into statistics surrounding meetings in 2023, providing insights into their impact. It also offers a downloadable best practice guide for better meeting culture to make your meetings more productive.

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Thriving in an Overwhelming World: The Power of Setting Boundaries

We live in a world of abundant choices and convenience, yet most of us feel less fulfilled and content. As a whole, society holds a sense of dissatisfaction, stress, and anxiety.

This blog post dives deep into the paradox of living in a world of “more” while feeling less satisfied, and it explores the concept of setting boundaries at work and in life — how by establishing limits and learning to say "no," we can lead more focused, purposeful, and meaningful lives.

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Turn Your Too-Engaged Employees into Great Mentors

Most of us want engaged employees — and we talk a lot about how to achieve a thriving company culture with invested team members. But occasionally a senior employee is so involved that they get in everyone's way. And similar to disengagement, too much engagement is also a problem. Here is how you can create opportunities that will channel their wisdom and enthusiasm is a more positive way.

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