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…
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control-focused practices, minimal employee involvement, and infrequent use of metrics and data, are rapidly becoming outdated.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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…