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Making the Perfect Introduction to Your Virtual Coffee Chat Buddy

Chatting up with a colleague should be one of the easiest things you can do. But with the social dialog landscape littered with cluster mines, there are many ways to go wrong and few ways to set things right. And all of it begins with the first intro you make of yourself. Don’t worry though…

Mid-Line Changemakers: Discovering Hidden Talent with ONA

Ever wondered what happens to a piece of directive, memo, or communication as it moves down the hierarchy? Despite the notion that orders must be executed to the letter, things usually don’t turn out that way. In fact, executive decisions may get altered significantly or otherwise divided up into actionable parts by the time they…

Hybrid Team Collaboration 101: Working Smart in 2024

Teamwork is hard! And if you are sitting miles away, it’s even harder! But when you need to put heads together and push through, you have to put problems aside and grind out the work productivity right? Well, that’s a reality that has become even more difficult in the post-pandemic world. People management at most…

5 Ways to Grow Team Collaboration in the Age of AI 

There are very few statements in the world that are almost universally true. One of them is that artificial intelligence is the greatest technological innovation of this generation. This statement is true but gives no solace to the countless workers who are facing job insecurity, Further, loss of motivation as the global economy shifts to…

5 Ways Virtual Coffee Chats Make Collaboration Sparks!

Virtual coffee chats are the new old way of getting familiar with your colleagues. They bring us back to the level of human-to-human communication and foster interactions that bring the sense of working with others home. This is very important in the remote working environments we find ourselves in today. In fact, studies have shown…

Does Your Agile Team Need Employee Engagement? Find Out!

  Agile teams are something of a Midas mantra in the world of software development. You will hear people raving about the wonders of task-based processing that define the core of agile team management. And now, people are talking about bringing this software development model to other areas of business like marketing and sales. Why?…

2024 Tips and Tricks for Leaders: The Best Virtual Coffee Break Yet

In 2023, Forbes highlights a significant shift in work dynamics, with 12.7% of full-time employees opting for remote work, and an additional 28.2% seamlessly adopting a hybrid model. Addressing the challenges of the evolving workplace, Gartner’s “Top 5 Priorities for HR Leaders in 2024” focuses on reshaping organizational culture. Gartner proposes a proactive solution, emphasizing…

Unlocking Employee Potential: Transforming Workplace Dynamics with Growth Mindset Strategies

  In the realm of organizational development, Mary Murphy’s book “Cultures of Growth: How the New Science of Mindset Can Transform Individuals, Teams, and Organizations” presents a revolutionary concept that is reshaping the corporate landscape. At the 2024 Wharton People Analytics Conference, According to Murphy, the dichotomy of a fixed mindset versus a growth mindset…

Optimizing New Hire Onboarding and Leadership with People Analytics: Insights from Walmart

Walmart, a global leader with a workforce of over 2.1 million, has taken a proactive approach to talent retention through a deep dive into the impact of culture and effective management. Their journey unveils valuable lessons for organizations aiming to strengthen their new hire onboarding processes and leadership coaching practices. In the competitive retail sector,…

Admin FAQs

Q1: How to Set Up LEAD.bot for Your Team 1. Creating and Installing LEAD.bot: ♦ For New Teams: If you’re aiming to create teams specifically for coffee matching or other initiatives, you can start a new team. ♦ For Existing Teams: You can easily add LEAD.bot to any current team/ teams. You can invite the…

LEAD.bot Use Cases

Collaborate Across Different Teams A more connected workplace improves productivity and cross-team collaboration. Getting perspective matters – colleagues from different fields can help each other see their problems from another angle. It’s way easier to drop a line to coworkers who you’ve already met. With LEAD.bot, give your colleagues the chance to exchange ideas, collaborate,…

Program announcement templates

Program Email Announcement Template 1  Subject: Introducing the Coffee Roulette – Connect: Building Bridges and Strengthening Connections at <company-name>! Dear Team, I hope this message finds you all in great spirits as we navigate the world of remote and hybrid work at <company name>. Today, I am thrilled to announce a new initiative designed to…

How to launch LEAD.bot Matching-Connect successfully

1. Program announcement templates  2. Set clear expectations for participants like where, when, and how often to expect coffee matching.  To ensure participants have a seamless experience with coffee matching, it’s important to establish clear guidelines, an example could be: “Get ready for a fun connection moment! Keep an eye on Slack/Microsoft Teams for your…

FAQ for LEAD.bot Participants (Standard & Engagement Plan)

For participants of the LEAD.bot Standard and Engagement Plans, it’s essential that company admins communicate the following basics prior to and throughout the program. Please distribute the following information to your employees through the company newsletter or other notification systems. If you require a branded version from LEAD.bot, kindly request one at cs@lead.app.   1.…

LEAD.bot Celebrations – Getting Started

Welcome to LEAD.bot Celebrations, a feature designed to enrich your workplace culture by acknowledging and celebrating the milestones in your team members’ lives, such as birthdays and work anniversaries. By fostering a positive atmosphere that values each member’s contributions and personal milestones, LEAD.bot Celebrations aim to enhance team spirit, productivity, and overall well-being.   Celebrating…

LEAD.bot Watercooler – Getting Started

Welcome to the LEAD.bot Watercooler feature guide, where we’ll walk you through the steps to create a vibrant virtual space for your team to engage in informal conversations, akin to gathering around the office watercooler. This feature not only fosters team communication but also promotes micro-learning, leading to enhanced collaboration and productivity across the board.…

The Importance of Participant Profile in Enhancing Workplace Connections

In today’s fast-paced and often virtual work environments, fostering genuine connections among team members is more crucial than ever. LEAD.bot’s introduction of Participant Profile Visibility marks a significant leap forward in achieving this goal, offering a multidimensional approach to understanding and engaging with colleagues. This feature is not just about putting names to faces; it’s…

Quick Guide to Seamless Remote Onboarding

Imagine your first day at a regular job – the new office, the carefully chosen outfit, a mix of excitement and nerves. A warm welcome, the IT team ready at your desk, smiles with unfamiliar colleagues, maybe even lunch or a team happy hour. Now, picture a remote onboarding. Settling in with your coffee, reliable…

Factors to Consider in Building a Remote Team

Considering building a remote team? The decision holds both allure and challenges, with numerous benefits and potential disruptions in the mix. If you find yourself wrestling with this concept, rest assured, you’re not alone. Remote work, a strategic workforce approach, empowers businesses to reduce costs, retain talent, and leverage skills from professionals outside the office.…

Ultimate Dos and Don’ts in Virtual Coffee Chats

Virtual connections are now commonplace, and the simple act of sipping coffee has transformed into a novel experience. As lifestyles adapt to remote work, virtual meetings, and digital interactions, the rise of online coffee chats has become an unforeseen yet invaluable asset. Moving beyond its traditional role as a casual meet-up over a warm beverage,…

2024 Tips and Tricks for Leaders: The Best Virtual Coffee Break Yet

In 2023, Forbes highlights a significant shift in work dynamics, with 12.7% of full-time employees opting for remote work, and an additional 28.2% seamlessly adopting a hybrid model. Addressing the challenges of the evolving workplace, Gartner’s “Top 5 Priorities for HR Leaders in 2024” focuses on reshaping organizational culture. Gartner proposes a proactive solution, emphasizing…

LEAD.bot 2023 annual product review

In 2023, LEAD successfully assisted over 10,000 teams in enhancing workplace relationships. Addressing the disconnection challenges of modern work environments, LEAD, a people success software, uses Organizational Network Analysis (ONA) and AI to transform communication, fostering stronger ties and collaboration. Key offerings include new hire integration and various engagement tools. LEAD also emphasizes developing top…

About LEAD’s People Success Community

Why We Established LEAD’s People Success Community? With LEAD.bot’s mission to transform how organizations understand and enhance their internal communication, it was imperative to create a community for professionals who can leverage this transformation. The People Success Community was birthed as a space for HR professionals and leaders to collaboratively learn, share, and innovate. Here,…

How to Identify and Address Quiet Quitting?

Nearly 70% of employees are “quietly quitting”— remaining in their positions while disengaged and seeking new roles. This silent disengagement can dent a company’s profitability. Traditional performance reviews are outdated; in our modern, always-on environment, employees seek consistent feedback.   What is Quiet Quitting?  “Quiet quitting” describes employees who fulfill basic job requirements without going…

Workforce Analytics Trend for CIOs, HR Chiefs, and Leaders

The Power of Organizational Network Analysis (ONA) Organizational Network Analysis (ONA) delves deep into collaboration patterns, exposing the strength, frequency, and quality of team interactions. It highlights the unseen elements of organizational success, from information flow to decision-making pathways and the networks fueling innovation, trust, and revenue. For CEOs and executives, ONA provides insights beyond…

101 of Employee Resource Groups: Structure, Activities, and Best Practices Guide

What is an Employee Resource Group? Dive into the realm of Employee Resource Groups, or ERGs. These voluntary assemblies, driven by employees, champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Typically, ERGs concentrate on particular dimensions of diversity, from race and gender to age, disability, and more. Their purpose? Foster a community spirit among employees of…

Comprehensive Guide to 360-Degree Feedback: Best Practices, Implementation, and Modern Innovations

How to Implement 360-Degree Feedback? 1. Define Your Objectives Determine the primary goals and desired outcomes of the 360-degree feedback program. Decide on the competencies or behaviors to assess. Plan on how the feedback will be integrated with performance management systems. Establish measures to gauge the success of the program. To lay a robust foundation…

HR Analytics 101: Ensuring Employee Privacy in the Age of Data

The landscape of HR is evolving, moving far beyond its traditional administrative roots. The shift from tangible paper files to electronic ones doesn’t eliminate the imperative for discretion. Gone might be the days of stamping “CONFIDENTIAL”  in bold red, but the essence of protecting information remains the same.   Understanding Data Privacy Data privacy encompasses…

(2023) Proven Microsoft Teams Strategies to Boost Productivity

While many are accustomed to using Microsoft Teams for chat and video conferencing with remote peers, the platform offers a wealth of features that even seasoned users might be unaware of. In this guide, we dive deep into some incredible Microsoft Teams functionalities that will elevate your video call experience. With LEAD.bot for Microsoft Teams,…

(2023) Virtual Communication: Challenges & Best Practices

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that reshaped global workplaces, recent data from Pew Research Center reveals notable trends in remote work. While 55% of eligible workers were working remotely in October 2020, this figure has seen fluctuations: decreasing to 43% in January 2022 and further to 35% by 2023. Notably, this is a…

August Updates: LEAD.bot’s Data Insights and User Profiles

As August’s sunny days roll in, we’re thrilled to introduce a series of enhancements designed to amplify your LEAD.bot experience. These upgrades offer profound insights, bespoke profiles, and an array of innovative features. Delving into the specifics, you’ll find that these new additions are seamlessly integrated for both Slack and Microsoft Teams versions. Let’s jump…

Win the War for Talent with Award-winning LEAD.bot Onboarding

Amplify the employee experience, from the moment they accept their offers, journeying through their entire professional tenure with your company. LEAD.bot Onboarding, now integrated with Slack and Microsoft Teams, is crafted for businesses of all sizes and intricacies. Our mission is to assist companies in attracting, retaining, and cultivating indispensable talent in today’s ultra-competitive environment.…

The Best New Hire Onboarding Practices in Microsoft Teams

In today’s dynamic and rapidly evolving workspace, the significance of a well-structured onboarding process cannot be overemphasized. Effective onboarding transcends mere introductions; it establishes the foundation for an enduring and productive relationship between new hires and the organization. With tools like Microsoft Teams survey apps, such as LEAD.bot, and the integration of Microsoft Teams task…

The Best New Hire Onboarding Practices in Slack

In today’s dynamic and rapidly evolving workspace, the significance of a well-structured onboarding process cannot be overemphasized. Effective onboarding transcends mere introductions; it establishes the foundation for an enduring and productive relationship between new hires and the organization. With tools like Slack survey apps, such as the LEAD.bot, and the integration of Slack task management,…

Top Questions for Meaningful Networking Coffee Chat

What is a Networking Coffee Chat? A networking coffee chat is an informal gathering involving two individuals or groups who aim to foster professional relationships and share knowledge or expertise. However, It is best conducted as a one-on-one interaction between two professionals instead of a group. Usually conducted over a cup of coffee or a…

The Top Employee Engagement Tactics in Slack and Microsoft Teams

In today’s dynamic work environment, employee engagement has emerged as a crucial factor for organizations aiming to boost productivity, foster a positive work culture, and retain top talent. Leveraging innovative software tools integrated with popular communication platforms like Slack and Microsoft Teams can significantly enhance employee engagement. This article compiles a comprehensive index of articles…

How to Create MS Teams Memes: with Examples!

Memes have been making their way into mainstream business culture, with brands using them on social media platforms like Twitter (which is now “X”) to boost engagement, build communities, and connect with younger audiences. Last year, Microsoft Teams, one of the most popular collaboration tools, surprised users by introducing a dedicated meme feature, allowing users…

Strategic Virtual Coffee Chat Questions for Enhancing Your Networking (2023)

The surge of remote work positions posted on LinkedIn has soared by 350% from 2020 to 2021, making virtual engagements like casual coffee chats an essential part of many companies’ culture. So, how can you make an impact in a business environment where screen-based interaction is the new norm? Here at LEAD.bot, we firmly believe…

Embracing Digital Transformation: The Rise of People Operations in Modern HR

Welcome to “Embracing Digital Transformation: The Rise of People Operations in Modern HR”. This article explores the shift to people-centric HR practices, focusing on People Operations and its role in digital transformation. To help you navigate this evolving landscape, we’ve incorporated two essential self-assessments: ‘Assess Your People Management Level’ which evaluates your current people management…

From Habits to Success: How HR Boosts Employee Productivity

In the dynamic sphere of workforce management, Human Resources (HR) teams play a pivotal role in catalyzing an environment that enhances employee productivity. Recognizing that an array of elements – such as circadian rhythms, ambient conditions, and ingrained personal habits – can shape an employee’s output, HR holds the key to unlocking elevated levels of…

5 Donut Slack App Alternatives You Should Know in 2023

In the world of business communication, Slack has become a standard bearer, serving as the core communication hub for numerous organizations. Its ease of use, especially in the era of remote work, has revolutionized how we communicate. However, when it comes to cultivating company culture and fostering intricate collaboration, Slack’s built-in features might not always…

The Lack of Feedback: A Hidden Penalty of Working Remotely

The pandemic has created a new working world, one that’s more open than ever before. Remote work is a big part of that new environment. And while this may be true, there are some downsides to working remotely. In particular, a sudden disruption to the feedback loop — and a hidden professional penalty for remote…

Virtual Icebreakers for Employee to Start a Conversation

Ice-breaking sessions, often termed as ‘watercooler conversations’ in a physical workspace, are a fun, friendly, and fantastic team-building activity. They typically serve as lighthearted and amusing conversation starters to engage members in socializing and engagement, fostering a sense of camaraderie and unity. What’s great is that you can reap all the benefits of these icebreakers…

Layoffs in 2023: Why Cutting Vendor Costs Could Worsen the Impact

So far, 2023 is looking like it could eclipse last year as being the new Year of the Layoff. The economic outlook for 2023 isn’t great: the Federal Reserve is debating driving up already-high interest rates, and previously profitable sectors of the economy such as technology are taking large financial hits, not to mention the…

How to Use Pulse Survey to Improve Employee Engagement and Company Culture?

Pulse survey tools, particularly within platforms like Slack and Microsoft Teams, are effective for collecting feedback from employees on various aspects of their work environment, including their engagement levels, job satisfaction, and workplace culture. Harnessing the power of these popular communication tools, Pulse surveys are quickly becoming an integral part of many organizations’ engagement strategy.…

The Top 6 Apps for Employee Engagement & Workplace Well-Being After Layoffs

Layoffs are an unfortunate but sometimes necessary aspect of running a business, particularly during the pandemic, and can be seen as a strategy to maintain profitability. While the employees who are let go face obvious challenges, the impact of layoffs on the remaining workforce is often overlooked. The ripple effects can be felt across various…

Remote and Hybrid Teams: A Virtual Coffee App for Slack and Microsoft Teams

We’ve all likely heard after the pandemic that remote work or hybrid work is “the new normal” or that it’s the way of the future. The increasing shift towards remote and hybrid teams is transforming how we work and interact.  It’s completely disrupted traditional workflows and processes, creating a shift that has opened up opportunities…

LEAD.bot Vs. fikaTime Vendor Comparison: Features, Pricing, User Experience and Trustworthy

As the future of work unfolds, remote work has firmly established itself as a permanent fixture, with Global Workplace Analytics estimating that up to 56% of workers could work from home if businesses allowed it. Although productivity levels in remote work environments have been satisfactory for both employees and managers, there is still room for…

Why Should You Transform HR to People Ops to Drive Business Success?

The Future of Work has become a popular topic in recent years, with many discussions centering around the evolving landscape of human capital management. A significant shift in this field is the transition from traditional Human Resources (HR) to People Operations (People Ops). Human Resources and People Operations are two related, but distinct fields in…

Calendar Integration Guide (Microsoft Teams, 2023 version)

If you’re constantly searching for ways to improve workplace efficiency and team collaboration, our virtual coffee app, LEAD.bot, now has an innovative feature you won’t want to miss. LEAD.bot, specifically designed for Microsoft Teams, brings a whole new level of convenience with its recently introduced calendar integration. This feature takes the hassle out of scheduling…

LEAD.bot Vs. CoffeePals Vendor Comparison: Features, Pricing, User Experience and Trustworthy

Were you aware that employees who are content with their company culture and workplace are more likely to remain with their employer and complete tasks efficiently? Over the past few years, many organizations have had to shift from on-site to remote work, resulting in challenges related to social interaction within the company. Maintaining a sense…

How Can LEAD Help During Difficult Times?

As we enter into 2023, the lingering effects of the pandemic continue to impact businesses across industries. Layoffs have become a common reality for many companies and the situation has created a lot of uncertainty and confusion for management teams. While the future may be looking brighter for some, the challenges of layoffs continue to…

Better People Analytics with Organizational Network Analysis (With Survey Samples!)

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, effective collaboration, open communication, and strategic networking have become essential drivers of organizational success. Nowhere is this more evident than in the growing trend of virtual coffee meetings—informal, digital touchpoints designed to foster connection and camaraderie in remote and hybrid work environments. Yet, behind the seemingly casual chatter and…

What is People Analytics and What Does LEAD Offer (and how employee privacy is handled)?

Traditional people management models, characterized by a hierarchical structure, centralized decision-making, control-focused practices, minimal employee involvement, and infrequent use of metrics and data, are rapidly becoming outdated. In the fast-paced, continuously evolving business landscape of today, such methods can potentially curb flexibility, stifle innovation, and more crucially, diminish employee engagement, which is key to overall…

Why Workplace Friendships and How to Encourage Them

What would the world be without friendships? Good, bad or ugly, stories and ballads have been written about them for time immemorial. Love in its simplest form, trust without price and compassion are unquestionably true. There’s no rulebook for where or when to meet a friend, so when experience and skills put you in the…

How to Breakdown Business Silos in the Workplace

Silos typically refer to huge cylindrical tanks used in agriculture for the storage of fermented feed, a range of items from grain to other food products, wood chips, coal and cement. Silos can also be used for the main purpose of seasonal storage to keep the products safe from external influences like weather conditions. Applying…

The Importance of Watercooler Moments in Remote and Hybrid Work

The essence of water cooler chats resides in the casual, unplanned conversations that emerge around the office water cooler. These chats could range from discussing the latest plot twists in popular TV series or sports scores to shared reflections on workplace events or simple weather talk. Often, these spontaneous encounters provide a refreshing break from…

Run an Effective Employee Matching Program with LEAD’s new features – Microsoft Teams

July has arrived together with more exciting news from LEAD. We are thrilled to roll out more features that help you run better employee connection programs with a higher engagement rate.   Dashboard Access Controls Microsoft Teams users can now authorize users who can access their dashboard. The two options are “All Users”, in which…

Increase Employee Engagement with LEAD’S New Features – Slack

In today’s remote and hybrid work environments, employee collaboration is crucial. HR professionals turn to LEAD, a cutting-edge virtual coffee app within Slack, as the preferred software for fostering meaningful human connections and workplace friendships. LEAD’s latest features allow organizations to refine their employee connection programs, which in turn enhances employee retention, productivity, and collaboration.…

Making Connections Count with our new features – LEAD.bot for Microsoft Teams

In the current climate of remote and hybrid work, employee collaboration has never been more crucial. Human Resources professionals are turning to LEAD.bot, a leading employee engagement software that goes beyond a simple virtual coffee app, now available on Microsoft Teams. LEAD.bot is designed to foster meaningful human connections and establish strong internal bonds at…

How to Create and Maintain Enterprise Connection in Hybrid Work in 2023

Engaging in remote and hybrid work dynamics, QuadReal, a global property management company, found the ideal solution for fostering employee engagement, collaboration, and culture by integrating LEAD.bot company-wide, championed by its People Ops team. The results were astonishing. Within two years, QuadReal cultivated a culture so rich in connection and collaboration that it earned a…

Best Practices for Organizational Change Management

In the face of tremendous change experienced by companies in recent years, it has become crucial to foster a healthy culture that drives successful initiatives and empowers employees during organizational transitions as 72% of organizations report that fostering a healthy culture drives successful initiatives and allows employees to perform more effectively during periods of organizational…

Unleashing the Power of LEAD.bot: Revolutionizing Employee Connections and Organizational Networks

Before the pandemic, products that introduced colleagues to each other were still in the early adopter stage and many companies did not pay attention to employee connections because they did not show a short-term impact on their organizations. However, after the pandemic, social isolation became an urgent issue for companies. In almost every company, the…

How Mutual Mentorship Can Change Your Career

Mentoring younger colleagues can benefit both sides. Here’s how to get the most out of your mentor-mentee relationship. A 2012 Dimensional Research survey revealed that mentorship was the number one request by millennials worldwide, with 42% requesting help finding a mentor. In my discussions with more than 100 millennials across the United States, mentorship came…

Why I’d Never Turn To A Formal Mentorship Program For Help

How most mentorship programs operate today is too one-sided for this entrepreneur. Here’s what works for her instead. As I prepared to talk to a group of professional women recently about mentorship, I had to ask myself, “What does mentorship really mean?” I’ve never been part of what I’d call a formal mentoring program. As…

Engage Employees Using Customer Service Tactics

Most companies claim they want enthusiastic, engaged employees — and with good reason. Employee engagement and financial performance are connected. A recent study by Aon Hewitt, for example, found that companies with high levels of engagement outperformed the stock market in 2010. And yet Gallup research indicates that more than 70 percent of employees in the typical company…

Create Community at Work by Checking in with Your Colleagues

  We humans have an innate need to belong — to one another, to our friends and families, and to our culture and country. The same is true when we’re at work. When people feel like they belong at work, they are more productive, motivated, engaged and 3.5 times more likely to contribute to their…

To Build Your Business, Smash Your Silos

Organizational silos might be necessary–but the problems they create aren’t. Find out how much value you’re losing to “tower vision” inside. Silos are necessary in companies. They provide the structure that allows companies to work. Every company is split into divisions, departments, or groups, such as sales, technology, and finance. This structure allows expertise in…

What Is Psychological Safety In The Workplace?

Efforts to improve the workplace by incorporating research have led to the creation of more diverse and inclusive workplaces, which has continued to enrich our outlook on building a safe and efficient workplace. Recently, Google-led research called “Project Aristotle” looked into the composition of an ideal team at work. The Google team found that there…

5 Essential Topics for DE&I Programs

For the past years, workplaces underwent significant reformation processes: structures changed, hierarchies became open spaces, and company values redefined. More than hard work, integrity, and grit—organizations are now propelled to incorporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) in every aspect of the modern workplace dynamics. A diverse workforce opens a big room full of ideas and…

Benefits Of Workplace Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

New approaches to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are challenging and changing the status quo in every way. On top of that, they reveal incredible benefits for the organizations that implement them. Treated as mere buzzwords used in the occasional staff meeting or annual training session, DE&I won’t do much. However, if you take those…

MeltWater Navigating Remote Work: Revitalizing Office Interactions

As businesses grew even before the pandemic, maintaining connections between coworkers spread across different locations was already a common challenge. This challenge escalated when remote work became the norm. Hardik Gupta, a Data Scientist at Meltwater, recognized the value of spontaneous workplace conversations and aimed to replicate this remotely. The outcome? The innovative utilization of…

How To Create A Sense Of Belonging For New Hires

There are significant impacts on how a new hire feels about your company. One study shows that 20% of new hires are unlikely to recommend their employer – if this happens to your company, it’s a bad sign for talents who are considering applying to your open positions, and of course, it will hurt your recruiting…

How Our Clubhouse (Cancer Bridges) Keeps Remote Employees Stay Connected

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic forced workers out of the office and into remote situations, many companies were in the search for HR toolkits and apps like Slack and LEAD.bot to facilitate communication and employee connection. Our Clubhouse, now part of Cancer Bridges, started using LEAD.bot in February of 2020, just before the pandemic changed…

5 Tips For Onboarding New Employees

Hiring new employees is an exciting and challenging step for businesses. New hires can bring in tons of fresh ideas, and help businesses grow if they have proper support from their colleagues and company. While the new hires are generally excited to get started in their new roles, if the onboarding process goes wrong, you…

How Serendipity Informs Performance for Long-term Business Value

Most of us already adapted to the new norms after the pandemic, and many employers have planned or are considering bringing work back to the office. While studies have shown that remote work actually increases productivity, workers who clock in from a distance lose out on some important parts of company culture. Some remote workers…

Redefine Serendipity In Your Company Workforce

Modern businesses are obsessed with concepts like scalability and flexibility, both of which demonstrate a desire to change. However, after the effects of a global pandemic, many businesses struggled to quickly adapt to an entirely remote workspace or hybrid work. Even today many have not yet caught up, and it’s been more than two years…

Calendar Integration for Microsoft Teams (2021 version)

Cluttered calendar making it hard to keep up with your coworkers? Worry no longer! LEAD is excited to announce our new calendar integration feature for Microsoft Teams.  After LEAD.bot sends out matches, each user will receive a card that introduces them to each other. Through this card, users will get the opportunity to send each…

How To Run Effective Mentorship Programs?

Embarking on a mentorship program involves much more than simply assigning a mentor to a mentee. The process is complex, nuanced, and requires strategic planning to ensure success. It’s not a one-size-fits-all approach; instead, it is an investment that demands careful thought and the right resources to cultivate meaningful, productive relationships. Implementing best practices is…

Boost Employee Engagement on Slack and Microsoft Teams with LEAD.bot

Struggling with managing your employee engagement programs using Excel sheets? Perhaps it’s a new hire buddy program or an executive lottery lunch that you’re finding hard to execute manually. LEAD.bot, with its innovative matching feature, could be the game-changer for your organization. Not only will it simplify and automate your programs, but it can also…

Creating Better Virtual Coffee Chats: Cross-team Matching Feature

In today’s modern workplace, despite the abundance of communication tools like email and Zoom, employees often feel disconnected from one another. To combat this isolation, it is crucial to foster a sense of community within your organization. One effective way to achieve this is by introducing various teams to each other, even if they don’t…

Creating Successful Connections Programs: The NYC Ad Agency for the Healthcare Industry

As a leading advertising agency in the healthcare field, the New York-based health organization thrives in a fast-paced environment. However, when the pandemic hit and the workforce transitioned to remote work, the agency faced a new challenge—reduced interaction among coworkers. Janice, a member of the health organization, acknowledged this issue: “A lot of feedback we…

Virtual Mentoring Best Practices for Remote Employees

Mentoring is often overlooked as a crucial aspect of remote work engagement. However, studies have consistently shown that mentoring is a powerful tool for increasing employee engagement and productivity. It goes beyond traditional coaching by transferring intangible assets, providing emotional support, fostering vision, and igniting learning motivation. Companies that have successful mentorship programs in place…

Virtual Team Building Activities For Remote Workers

Over the years into the pandemic, many employees continue to work remotely. While most workers want to continue working remotely full-time, and remote working will not end with the pandemic, this creates issues for managers: how do you increase employee engagement, develop company culture, evaluate performance when everyone is remote? Even companies that require some…

How To Recreate Water Cooler Conversations Virtually

In the traditional office setting, casual water cooler conversations have long served as a vital instrument for fostering team dynamics and boosting employee satisfaction. These spontaneous, informal chats among coworkers have been recognized by Managers, HR, and IT Vendor Managers for their essential role in facilitating collaboration. Yet, the rise in remote work has drastically…

Ways Managers Can Build A Fun Remote Workplace Culture

Remote and hybrid work is “the new normal”. The pandemic has changed the way we work. Before the pandemic, only 7% of the population around the world was working from home. After the pandemic, according to the survey by Accenture, 83% of employees prefer a hybrid working environment. At the same time, McKinsey recent survey…

Moneyhub – Build a People First Culture

Moneyhub, a rapidly expanding UK-based financial management platform, doubled its workforce from 20 to 40 employees just as pandemic restrictions took hold. Despite this challenging context, the company had already established a robust remote work infrastructure and utilized communication tools like Slack. However, the company faced the obstacle of integrating new hires into their company…

Create “Virtual Coffee Breaks” Part of Your Remote Work Routine

When we’re all working remotely, we start to miss the small social interactions. These are not just essential for employee engagement but also for maintaining employee mental wellbeing. These water cooler conversations, coffee breaks with colleagues, chats about our weekends, and sharing snacks in the break room are more than just small talk. The good…

How to Host A Fun Virtual Happy Hour for Your Team

Managers, then, are stuck between a rock and a hard place. Employees want more remote work for its flexibility, but many are unhappy with how their companies handle company culture online. Even with platforms like Microsoft Teams or Slack facilitating communication, maintaining a strong company culture remotely requires more than just efficient work chat. According…

Connecting Teammates Across Regions

Being physically distant from your coworkers doesn’t imply a lack of close working relationships. Thanks to recent advancements in communication technology, it is now possible to build cohesive teams and organizations comprising employees from across different regions, nationally or globally. Business silos occur when departments within an organization work in isolation, impeding collaboration and knowledge…

How Virtual Team Building Can Improve Employee Morale

Remote work and hybrid work is the future of work. The pandemic has broken through cultural and other barriers that used to prevent such a shift in the past. We now spend a large portion of time working from our home offices, virtual meetings aren’t enough to put us off and we aren’t alone. In…

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