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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…