Remote work is on the rise in the professional landscape, with more companies embracing flexible work arrangements, and for good reason. However, along with its rise, misconceptions about remote work have also surfaced, particularly regarding employee engagement. In this blog, we’ll debunk some common myths surrounding remote employee engagement and explore the reality behind them. From debunking the belief that remote work leads to disengagement to dispelling the notion that remote teams lack camaraderie and career growth opportunities, let’s uncover the truth and explore strategies that mana ..read more

There are endless challenges in making people feel like they belong. Organizational changes that rock the boat for the most vulnerable employees, broader market conditions that lead to tough decisions, and even just the introduction of a hybrid work policy can shake things up enough for some folks to feel like they’re being left behind. It might not be as simple as telling people they should bring their whole selves to work, but with some insight and a bit of elbow grease, you can create a culture that everyone can feel a part of. I’m Adam Smiley Poswolsky, but you can call me “Smiley.” I’m a ..read more

We need to get out of our own way. I often say this to HR professionals burdened by complex processes, overwhelming initiatives, and ever-increasing expectations. Processes are essential to many HR responsibilities, but often they’re just red tape. A lot of the work I do with HR teams involves cutting through that red tape to get to the core of an issue. I’m Marc Effron, President of the Talent Strategy Group, where we help leaders become talent-builders. I recently had a conversation with 15Five about simplifying processes and fostering a goal-centric company culture on the HR Superstars podc ..read more

You’ve had it with working out of spreadsheets and forms. You’re ready for a change, but you don’t know how to make sure you pick an employee management platform that’s the best bang for your buck. Or maybe you’ve already deployed a tool and aren’t seeing the ROI you were promised. Either way, here’s your guide to getting more out of your employee engagement platform—and making sure you have the right one. Why do employee engagement platforms matter? First, because employee engagement matters. According to Bain & Co., engaged employees are 44% more productive than workers who only describe ..read more

The right employee engagement software is critical to business success. Without the best tool to help manage and measure employee engagement, you risk missing out on the benefits of a productive, motivated workforce.  However, onboarding the wrong software can result in wasted resources and a minimal impact on key engagement metrics such as retention, absenteeism, and turnover. With a wide range of employee engagement platforms on the market, we’ve drilled down the five steps you need to take to evaluate and onboard the right solution for your business. How to evaluate employee engagement ..read more

FlexJobs is on a mission to empower remote workers to cut through the scams and junk listings to find the remote career that best suits them. The Challenge Before they started using 15Five, the team at FlexJobs had two problems many HR professionals can relate to: wasted time and missed insights. There was no shortage of dedication to the mission—helping everyone bring their best self to work—but the team needed a way to introduce more structure and consistency into everything they did. From guesswork to best work “With 15Five, there was a huge change. Because suddenly I had visibility into w ..read more

Businesses with engaged employees have lower rates of absenteeism and turnover, higher customer loyalty, and increased profitability. Considering these benefits, you’d think driving employee engagement would be a top priority at every organization. But the numbers tell a different story.  Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace: 2023 Report found that only 23% of employees worldwide and 32% in the U.S. were actually engaged at work.  So what gives?  Employee engagement is critical to a healthy business but is also consistently overlooked. In today’s environment, it’s not enough t ..read more

Most workplaces offer what they can when it comes to wellness, but is it enough?  Benefits coverage and the occasional wellness spending account don’t cut it anymore.  Only a quarter of U.S. employees feel their organization cares about their well-being—a significant drop from 50% pre-pandemic. To go above and beyond in wellness, today’s employers must offer initiatives that engage employees and support employee well-being for the long term. Offering creative, unconventional, and surprising wellness initiatives can show employees that their well-being is important and prioritized. In ..read more

Like many fields, HR has been through a transformation in the past few years. But while some of it’s been difficult, it’s allowed HR pros like you to demonstrate adaptation and resilience. It’s also given you an affinity for looking ahead and getting ahead of trends. So what’s coming down the pipe in 2024? In this session of the HR Superstars Summit, Adam Weber, Chief Evangelist at 15Five spoke with Katya Laviolette, Chief People Officer at 1Password, and Dawn Mitchell, Chief People Officer at HackerOne to cover the ins and outs of HR in 2024. You can watch the full recording of this session h ..read more

HR professionals the world over are facing difficult challenges. 83% of HR leaders are expected to do more than they did three years ago, while 82% of them are facing pressures to scale back what they’ve accomplished in that same amount of time. “Do more with less” seems to be the theme for HR in 2024. And that’s going to mean a lot of change. In this session of the HR Superstars Summit, Emily Diaz, Vice President, Transform at 15Five spoke with NYT Bestselling Author and #1 Executive Coach Dr. Marshall Goldsmith about change—and how HR leaders can make it their ally. Here are some of the take ..read more