Hey HR — we know this year has been particularly challenging for you. Talent shortages, constant talks of recession, and a persistent disengagement crisis are likely keeping you up at night. You’ve probably noticed a decline in morale within your workforce, either across the board or within specific teams. They don’t seem as engaged as before, and this is adversely affecting the overall performance of the company. You’re asked to tackle it all — from productivity to performance to well-being — while being hyper-conscious of your shrinking resources.  Still, your proactive and p ..read more

Over the past decade, the world of work has undergone significant changes. Technological advancements, shifting employee expectations, and the rise of remote and hybrid work have reshaped the way organizations approach employee engagement and experience.   In the midst of this dynamic landscape, Officevibe emerged as a guiding light, helping businesses worldwide — over 8,000 and counting — navigate the complexities of the modern workplace.  As we celebrate 10 years of Officevibe, now part of the wider Workleap ecosystem, we invite you to join us on a journey through time, explo ..read more

Have you ever wondered whether you treat employees differently, or if you come across to your team as having favourites? Part of being a great manager is adopting a fair and consistent leadership style, but this is often easier said than done. The fact is people are unique, and your team members likely have different strengths, needs, preferences, and aspirations. All of these things will influence how you work with and coach each of them—as it should. Managing a team fairly is more nuanced than treating everyone the same way. It takes interpersonal skills, and will look different depending ..read more

Officevibe is loved by managers and HR teams worldwide. But more and more, C-Level executives are taking notice (and advantage) of the tool. We sat down with Martin Gourdeau, President and General Manager at GSoft, who shares how Officevibe has become an integral part of his daily reality — informing decisions at all levels, delivering true business value, and benefiting the company’s bottom line.  Here’s what we spoke about: Martin’s golden rule when it comes to leadership How he uses Officevibe to get employee insights Officevibe’s impact on his daily operations How the tool helps h ..read more

Over the past year, Officevibe has been partnering with Oyster HR to bring insightful content to both our audiences. Their expertise in distributed work pairs beautifully with our knowledge of employee experience. We’re thrilled to have Kim Rohrer, Head of Employee Experience at Oyster HR, collaborate on our blog to share some of her insights on their transition to a distributed work model and how they maintained their company culture. With remote and distributed work becoming more common, HR and People teams will need to double down on fostering a strong company culture — especially as compa ..read more

JJ here from the Officevibe team. I’m beyond excited to start this new series with you today. If you don’t know me, one thing you need to know is that I love to geek out on anything related to people and culture: employee engagement, fueling performance, team dynamics, DEIB, and people development. Name it, I love it all. What I also love is getting inspired by all the ongoing excellence in the field. Whether that’s the latest research, conference, event, or webinar — I want to discuss what’s happening in the HR space with you in this blog series. It’s about sharing learnings and insights wi ..read more

Whether you’re managing a two-person operation or a department of 100, it’s nearly impossible for your organization to grow and move on to the next chapter of success if your whole team isn’t on the same page. Teams are at their best when they work cohesively and rally around shared goals. To help you reach better team alignment, we’ve broken down what team alignment means, why it’s important – especially in a remote context – and actionable tips to help you move forward together. In this post you’ll learn: What is team alignment? 5 Ways to foster strong team alignment The importance of tea ..read more

There are no two ways about it: the landscape of the modern workplace is changing. Companies that prioritize employee engagement and employee satisfaction above the bottom line are poised to reap the benefits of increased productivity and reduced turnover.  But what are the driving forces behind employee engagement and satisfaction? The answer lies in the employee experience.  In this article, we dig into what it means to measure employee experience by providing leaders like you with 25 examples of employee experience survey questions. Make the most of your employee experience surv ..read more

A company’s success depends in large part on employee engagement. When employees feel engaged, they produce their best work and contribute to a positive corporate culture. They invest themselves and their futures in the company for which they work. Energy, passion, and commitment drive an engaged workforce toward higher employee satisfaction and resilience, better productivity, and more innovation. According to Gallup’s 2021 State of the Global Workplace Report, only 20% of employees worldwide feel engaged at work, down from 22% in 2019. Leaders must tackle this downward trend by building mor ..read more