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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…