The year of the Great Adjustment, 2022 has come at us fast. Inflation and cost of living are reaching new heights around the world and organizations everywhere continue to navigate the aftermath of a life-disrupting pandemic. Despite the world’s constant state of change, our readers were focused on new ways to boost morale and improve culture, and leaning into a more constant state of optimism and celebration. Take a look at the top seven blog posts that resonated the most with our readers this year.
Refresh your memory on those you’ve seen and catch up on those you missed!
Celebrate International Women’s Day
The wide variety of holidays people celebrate are important and easy engagement opportunities at work. Everyone has a part to play in the evolution of work and culture. So when International Women’s Day rolls around again in 2023, be prepared with these four tips from Reward Gateway Experience Manager, Kaitlin Howes.
What’s different about the Gen Z workforce?
There are five generations of employees in the global workforce, and each of them needs different things. As Gen Z employees redefine independence and professional community, it has never been clearer that one size cannot fit all. Check out this helpful post from Catrin Lewis, Head of Global Engagement and Internal Communications, for advice on how best to engage your organization’s Gen Z staff.
How to create employee wellbeing goals
It’s not enough to simply tell staff you care about their wellbeing – you have to demonstrate it by providing tangible support. Catrin Lewis offers five basic tips for supporting your employees’ financial wellbeing – and building engagement through the process.
Examples of manager-led recognition opportunities
Managers are some of the most important members of your organization, as a manager can make or break a team. This makes it critical they have the means to engage and recognize their teams continuously. Alex Powell, Director of Client Cultural Insights, offers five easy examples of recognition managers can practice at work.
40 easy wins for culture and morale improvement
There are hundreds of ways you can boost your company culture and build up staff morale, but where does one get started? Here are 40 things you can do at your organization from Catrin Lewis, split into four categories: Celebrating, Learning, Connections and Laughter.
Valentine’s Day-themed opportunities to appreciate staff
Valentine’s Day is the holiday for expressing love and affection to those we hold dear – and your organization must hold its staff very dear. While romance may not be in the open office air, that doesn’t mean appreciation shouldn’t be! Carla Sutherland, HR Business Partner, suggests some opportunities to make the day special.
Dissecting employee turnover rates by industry
Employee turnover has hit the hardest in five key industries – tech, healthcare, finance and banking, manufacturing and retail – but why? This blog from Alex Powell explores what’s feeding turnover rates and how organizations can stop the bleed.
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