Let’s be honest: most of us work to collect a paycheck to support ourselves.  With an astounding 85% of employees considering themselves disengaged at work, there’s no better time to look at the best employee engagement tools available for help.  With the right employee engagement tools at your disposal, you can strengthen team chemistry, forge... The post 11 Best Employee Engagement Tools to Boost Your Team’s Morale appeared first on Hubstaff Blog ..read more

In recent years, there has been a heightened awareness of the inequality of work-related opportunities across society and how it can impact building an inclusive workplace. Creating an inclusive workplace is vital in driving employee engagement. Making employees feel valued encourages them to make meaningful contributions. This will ultimately lead to out-of-the-box thinking, inspiring company... The post Guide to Building An Inclusive Workplace: Why You Need It & How To Get Started appeared first on Hubstaff Blog ..read more

What if you Google companies with the best employee experience (EX) right now? What names are you going to see? You’ll repeatedly stumble upon Google, Facebook, Salesforce, Microsoft, and other tech titans. But how do these companies achieve a great EX? More importantly, why do you think they prioritize it? Let’s start with the whys... The post Strong Employee Experience: 7 CEOs Share Their Techniques appeared first on Hubstaff Blog ..read more

Flexibility is a hallmark of a positive employee experience, but there’s more to it than just letting someone work from their home or a local coffee shop. Flexibility comes in many forms, and supporting a mix of these options can help any organization build a more satisfied, engaged workforce. Getting it right means making flexibility... The post Expanding Employee Flexibility in the Workplace appeared first on Hubstaff Blog ..read more

For almost a century now, we’ve been teased with the potential of a four-day workweek. From the economist John Maynard Keynes in 1930 to U.S. President Richard Nixon in 1956, many have discussed the benefits of clocking fewer hours. Though it sounds innovative and modern, advocacy for shortened workweeks is not a new concept. Here’s... The post Increased Productivity and Less Burnout: The Undeniable Perks of a 4-Day Workweek appeared first on Hubstaff Blog ..read more

How often do you take the time to thank your team? Employee appreciation is a powerful and inexpensive way to increase employee retention and decrease employee turnover. According to this study by Workhuman and Gallup, employees who feel appreciated are 56% less likely to look for a new job. When your team feels valued, employee... The post 28 Employee Appreciation Ideas That Will Engage Your Whole Team appeared first on Hubstaff Blog ..read more

Running a successful company without getting your team members on board is challenging — if not impossible. Therefore, an ongoing effort to boost employee morale is critical to ensure that as your business grows, your team’s happiness and fulfillment can grow with it. Plenty of studies and surveys back up this truth: Of course, improving... The post 9 Ways to Boost Employee Morale appeared first on Hubstaff Blog ..read more

New technology, social activism, and an unexpected global pandemic have helped us redefine what it means to be an inclusive workplace. In-office teams are no longer limited to an applicant pool of nearby commuters. Increasing numbers of digital nomads and freelancers have helped teams become multinational. With this evolution comes an increased responsibility to become... The post 5 Simple Changes for a More Inclusive Workplace appeared first on Hubstaff Blog ..read more

If you had a toxic work culture at your company, would you know it? Signs of a toxic work culture aren’t always as obvious as you’d think. You might notice a few little things here and there, but seemingly small issues are often warning signs of a much bigger problem. Lots of leaders mistakenly believe... The post Toxic Work Culture: What Is It and the Warning Signs appeared first on Hubstaff Blog ..read more

In non-pandemic years, the Hubstaff crew shuts down karaoke bars, brainstorms exciting new initiatives, and clinks glasses in 12 different languages during our annual retreat. Our 100% remote team works worldwide, so the retreat is our best shot at getting together, working across teams, and learning about the real people behind the Zoom windows. Even... The post How We Pulled Off an Epic Virtual Retreat in 2020 appeared first on Hubstaff Blog ..read more