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Admin FAQs
Q1: How to Set Up LEAD.bot for Your Team 1. Creating and Installing LEAD.bot: ♦…
LEAD.bot Use Cases
Collaborate Across Different Teams A more connected workplace improves productivity and cross-team collaboration. Getting perspective…
Program announcement templates
Program Email Announcement Template 1 Subject: Introducing the Coffee Roulette – Connect: Building Bridges and…
How to launch LEAD.bot Matching-Connect successfully
1. Program announcement templates 2. Set clear expectations for participants like where, when, and how…
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…
LEAD.bot Celebrations – Getting Started
Welcome to LEAD.bot Celebrations, a feature designed to enrich your workplace culture by acknowledging and…
LEAD.bot Watercooler – Getting Started
Welcome to the LEAD.bot Watercooler feature guide, where we’ll walk you through the steps to…
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…
Quick Guide to Seamless Remote Onboarding
Imagine your first day at a regular job – the new office, the carefully chosen…
Factors to Consider in Building a Remote Team
Considering building a remote team? The decision holds both allure and challenges, with numerous benefits…
Ultimate Dos and Don’ts in Virtual Coffee Chats
Virtual connections are now commonplace, and the simple act of sipping coffee has transformed into…
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…
LEAD.bot 2023 annual product review
In 2023, LEAD successfully assisted over 10,000 teams in enhancing workplace relationships. Addressing the disconnection…
About LEAD’s People Success Community
Why We Established LEAD’s People Success Community? With LEAD.bot’s mission to transform how organizations understand…
How to Identify and Address Quiet Quitting?
Nearly 70% of employees are “quietly quitting”— remaining in their positions while disengaged and seeking…
Workforce Analytics Trend for CIOs, HR Chiefs, and Leaders
The Power of Organizational Network Analysis (ONA) Organizational Network Analysis (ONA) delves deep into collaboration…
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…
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…
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…
(2023) Proven Microsoft Teams Strategies to Boost Productivity
While many are accustomed to using Microsoft Teams for chat and video conferencing with remote…
(2023) Virtual Communication: Challenges & Best Practices
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that reshaped global workplaces, recent data from Pew…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Top Questions for Meaningful Networking Coffee Chat
What is a Networking Coffee Chat? A networking coffee chat is an informal gathering involving…
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…
How to Create MS Teams Memes: with Examples!
Memes have been making their way into mainstream business culture, with brands using them on…
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…
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…
From Habits to Success: How HR Boosts Employee Productivity
In the dynamic sphere of workforce management, Human Resources (HR) teams play a pivotal role…
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…
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.…
Virtual Icebreakers for Employee to Start a Conversation
Ice-breaking sessions, often termed as ‘watercooler conversations’ in a physical workspace, are a fun, friendly,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Calendar Integration Guide (Microsoft Teams, 2023 version)
If you’re constantly searching for ways to improve workplace efficiency and team collaboration, our virtual…
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…
How Can LEAD Help During Difficult Times?
As we enter into 2023, the lingering effects of the pandemic continue to impact businesses…
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…
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…
Why Workplace Friendships and How to Encourage Them
What would the world be without friendships? Good, bad or ugly, stories and ballads have…
How to Breakdown Business Silos in the Workplace
Silos typically refer to huge cylindrical tanks used in agriculture for the storage of fermented…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Best Practices for Organizational Change Management
In the face of tremendous change experienced by companies in recent years, it has become…
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…
How Mutual Mentorship Can Change Your Career
Mentoring younger colleagues can benefit both sides. Here’s how to get the most out of…
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…
Engage Employees Using Customer Service Tactics
Most companies claim they want enthusiastic, engaged employees — and with good reason. Employee engagement…
Create Community at Work by Checking in with Your Colleagues
We humans have an innate need to belong — to one another, to our…
To Build Your Business, Smash Your Silos
Organizational silos might be necessary–but the problems they create aren’t. Find out how much value…
What Is Psychological Safety In The Workplace?
Efforts to improve the workplace by incorporating research have led to the creation of more…
5 Essential Topics for DE&I Programs
For the past years, workplaces underwent significant reformation processes: structures changed, hierarchies became open spaces,…
Benefits Of Workplace Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
New approaches to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are challenging and changing the status quo…
MeltWater Navigating Remote Work: Revitalizing Office Interactions
As businesses grew even before the pandemic, maintaining connections between coworkers spread across different locations…
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…
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,…
5 Tips For Onboarding New Employees
Hiring new employees is an exciting and challenging step for businesses. New hires can bring…
How Serendipity Informs Performance for Long-term Business Value
Most of us already adapted to the new norms after the pandemic, and many employers…
Redefine Serendipity In Your Company Workforce
Modern businesses are obsessed with concepts like scalability and flexibility, both of which demonstrate a…
Calendar Integration for Microsoft Teams (2021 version)
Cluttered calendar making it hard to keep up with your coworkers? Worry no longer! LEAD…
How To Run Effective Mentorship Programs?
Embarking on a mentorship program involves much more than simply assigning a mentor to a…
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…
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…
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…
Virtual Mentoring Best Practices for Remote Employees
Mentoring is often overlooked as a crucial aspect of remote work engagement. However, studies have…
Virtual Team Building Activities For Remote Workers
Over the years into the pandemic, many employees continue to work remotely. While most workers…
How To Recreate Water Cooler Conversations Virtually
In the traditional office setting, casual water cooler conversations have long served as a vital…
Ways Managers Can Build A Fun Remote Workplace Culture
Remote and hybrid work is “the new normal”. The pandemic has changed the way we…
Moneyhub – Build a People First Culture
Moneyhub, a rapidly expanding UK-based financial management platform, doubled its workforce from 20 to 40…
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…
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…
Connecting Teammates Across Regions
Being physically distant from your coworkers doesn’t imply a lack of close working relationships. Thanks…
How Virtual Team Building Can Improve Employee Morale
Remote work and hybrid work is the future of work. The pandemic has broken through…