The Problem In the corporate world, employees have very less or no communication beyond work. Also, employees in one office of a company have no clue about what’s going on in another office of the same company. This leads to a sense of disconnect among employees as well as between employees & management. The concept…
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Torana Inc. developed CircleYard to transform the outdated idea of notice boards at offices into a digital pinboard that connects employees with each other as well as employees with their employer. As the concept of physical pinboard became digital, it also brought the advantages of being seamless across devices & connected across locations. In the…
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Conducting book-related activities in office would not only make book lovers ecstatic but the group motivation can potentially push others into reading. And, reading is always good! These can also turn out to be memorable Employee Engagement events for Fridays. Here are some book-related activities to do in the workplace: Book Reviews A theme or…
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Reasons to celebrate festivals at workplace: Change from monotony Celebrations at a workplace can provide a great change from the monotony of everyday work routine. Employees can have a good time and return to work the next day with a fresh mind. Helps to know each other better Inviting families of employees for a festival, conducting…
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Here are 5 Health Related Activities to do in Office: Quick daily workouts Reduce stress, improve focus & memory, increase stamina & enhance creative thinking. Chair Yoga Improves flexibility, increases muscular strength, reduces joint strain & has the added advantage of convenience, as it can be done at any place where one can sit. Self-defense…
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Online photo events can prove to be a great activity to take some stress off work. It can be a part of ‘Fun Fridays’ or it can simply be a once-a-month activity so that employees can bond with each other. The HR teams in organizations can innovate regarding ideas for online photo events. An online…
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In their book SuperTeams, workplace performance experts Dr. Paul Marciano & Clinton Wingrove share how organizations can build “SuperTeams”, which constantly fulfill expectations and raise the bar of what they can accomplish. The authors have conceptualized a SuperTeam as one in which members are actively engaged with the work of other team members, in addition,…
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Surveys are generally carried out in an organization by the management itself. Employees’ responses aid in assessing the general vibe in the work environment, especially regarding changes in policies or introduction of new regulations or to know the scope of improvement in various facets of work. However, keeping this aspect aside, surveys can be designed…
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Effective horizontal communication enables organizations to comprehensively tap into the skills, talents, insights & unique knowledge of their employees. Horizontal communication happens within teams when members coordinate about tasks, resolve conflicts & take efforts to reach a common goal. Horizontal communication also takes place between cross-functional teams for the same purpose. The quality of work…
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Branding has become a crucial ongoing process now; organizations have budgets & plans for building the right impression in minds of customers. As if print media & electronic media were not enough, now there’s also social media to do branding on. Company branding activities are defined & controlled by the management. Company brand means how…
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Pinboards or bulletin boards are a great way to share important announcements with employees. Thanks to pinboards, frequently requested information which is otherwise communicated verbally attains a visual component. Thus, relevant and usable information is easily accessible within the organization. Pinboards are like instructional tools which help create a unique environment in the organization. On…
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With globalization, worldwide locations are a thing & with the advent of the internet, telecommuting became not just a trend but a necessity. Both create a win-win situation for organizations as well as employees. Worldwide locations mean a wider reach & optimum use of location-dependent resources for the organizations. While telecommuting or working remotely means…
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