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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…