The Four-Day Workweek has received growing attention over the last couple of years. The rise of remote work has prompted this discussion. Some organizations have given it a spin. Some have found success with a few caveats. Does it make sense for your organization? In this article, we’ll see if that is the case. We will look at the following: The Types of Four-Day Workweeks Positive Findings on Four-Day Workweeks Drawbacks of Four-Day Workweeks How To Implement 1. The Types of Four-Day Workweeks Let’s first distinguish the different types of four-day workweeks. One type is working ~40 hours o ..read more

As of writing, quiet quitting has been a bit of a hot topic. There are many stances and opinions on it, but there’s also a lot of confusion around it. No due in part to the term “quiet quitting”, which I’m not exactly a fan of. This gives me a chance to feature Bjork. Well, beggars can’t be choosers, and quiet quitting is what people know. So let’s take a closer look at what quiet quitting means, some findings and stats on the topic, the implications it has in the workplace, and to your organization. What we’ll be looking at in this article What is Quiet Quitting? Why is Quiet Quitting B ..read more

One of the best ways to create an amazing employee onboarding experience that leads to an amazing employee experience, the entry interview is criminally underused as an onboarding tool. Most organizations just make use of the exit interview, which, while helpful, is a “too little, too late” approach that doesn’t give you a lot of insight. Whereas making use of the entry interview gives you insights into what new employees need to succeed, and goes a LONG way in showing how much you care. In my list of of employee onboarding ideas your organization can use, I wrote a brief synopsis about the en ..read more

One of the best ways to make a better employee onboarding experience for new employees is implementing a buddy system. The buddy system is a science-backed (as we’ll look at in this post) approach that does wonders for new employees in regards to helping them get up to speed, to helping them feel that they’ve made the right choice in joining your organization. In my post on employee onboarding ideas your organization can use, I wrote a brief synopsis about the buddy system and why it’s so valuable. As I’m asked on the regular on how to create a buddy system and how to maintain it, I’m turning ..read more

Let’s Dive Into Employee Journey Mapping To Tell Your Story. Investing time into employee journey mapping, if done correctly, will have a noticeable impact on the employee experience at your organization. A quality employee journey map will allow you to identify the shortcomings in the employee experience, and how to cater to different parts of the employee experience to different employees. Employee journey maps are a great way to lay out the story of your organization, and the major plot points (or moments that matter) that employees have along the way. There will be a basic structure to the ..read more

Let’s Dive Into Employee Journey Mapping. Investing time into employee journey mapping, if done correctly, will have a noticeable impact on the employee experience at your organization. A quality employee journey map will allow you to identify the shortcomings in the employee experience, and how to cater different parts of the employee experience to different employees. With the rise of remote work due to Coronovirus, having a plan for how your employee experience becomes more important than ever, and making use of employee journey mapping is one of the best ways to creating a solid foundation ..read more

Over the last couple of decades, there has been more emphasis on play at work. Instead of just working (all work and no play make Jack a dull boy), more organizations have started to embrace play in the workplace. Organizations have come to see the benefits of creative play in the office, and that allowing for play at work has been beneficial. Want this post in video form? Watch it here. What this guide on play at work will discuss: (click on title to jump to section) The benefits of play in the workplace. The eight play personalities. What most organizations get wrong when it comes to play a ..read more

Forced Fun In The Workplace Is No Fun. Yes, I’m a big proponent of creating more playful workplaces (it’s one of Playficient’s key offerings, and we have written about the subject in the past), but if it’s forced fun mandated by management instead of coming out organically and through co-creation with employees, then you end up with no fun. Source – someecards No fun to hang around Feelin’ that same old way No fun to hang around Freaked out For another day The Stooges – No Fun (1969) What This Post Will Look At In Regards To Forced Fun: (Click below to jump to that section) Stats And Arti ..read more

Let’s Look At Eleven Onboarding Activities For New Employee Onboarding That You Can Make Use Of At Your Organization. The way you decide how to welcome a new employee can make the difference between employees staying long term, or if they decide to start looking at a job within a few months (which we don’t want you doing – we want you to keep employees long term). Looking into which onboarding activities for new employees you use can go a long way in determining how that plays out. Want these ten employee onboarding ideas in video form? Check out our YouTube Channel! A List Of Employee Onboar ..read more

So At The Time Of Writing, The Future Of Work Is Up In The Air. The coronavirus has thrown a major wrench into society as a whole, and we’ve seen what people thought as the future of work change up. In many ways, what people have predicted would happen over a period of time has been sped up due to the unforeseen circumstances of the Coronavirus. I have various thoughts and feelings of how workplace culture will change as a result of the Coronavirus, the impact it has on our society, and the economy. The Increase In Remote Work. I want to break down a few kind of trends that I see happening on ..read more