Fun & Creative Ways to Build Your Team and Improve Your Company Culture

In order to have a successful and productive team, it is important to unite your employees by working on their strengths and weaknesses as well as boosting their morale. Having a strong workplace culture has become a main concern for businesses, so as a manager, it is your job to help make this happen. The most successful team building activities can not only help your team get stronger and closer, but it can also help them get away from the monotony of work. A team that communicates effectively and is on the same page while being positive and having great energy are the main parts of building your company culture. If you are not sure how to build your team to improve your company culture, here are some fun and creative ideas.

Human ResourcesGuest UserOctober 10, 2017Company Culture, Volunteering, Holidays, Workplace Holidays, HR, Team BuildingComment

How to Boost Employee Morale During the Holidays

The holiday season tends to be full of treats and baked goods everywhere we turn, with the office being no exception. While a nice warm plate of cookies is a great way to boost the mood of the office, it is not the only way to get morale up during the stressful holiday season. If you’re looking to get spirits up this holiday season you can do so in several different ways.

Human ResourcesMarketing TeamDecember 7, 2016Employee Morale, Giving Back, Holidays, VolunteeringComment

How Does Volunteering Affect Employee Engagement?

As the holiday season creeps upon us we’ll see more and more people lending their time to the community. Did you know that in 2013, 28% of Michiganders volunteered totalling in at 253.7 million hours of service. Imagine how much larger this figure could be if companies encouraged volunteering in the workplace. While some companies have a corporate volunteer policy, it is still a rarity. Having a philanthropy program in place is a great way to increase employee engagement, retain top talent, and give employees a way to connect with their community.