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Evolution of a company retreat: from product updates to breaking bread

Workable

It was an idea that took form over time, he explains, and grew into something more. The first time we did it [in 2013],” he says, “the company must have had between five and 10 people.” The only person who wasn’t in Athens at the time was Workable’s Vice President of Partnerships, Rob Long , in London. That escalated quickly.

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Unleashing the Power of Play: How Having Fun at Work Boosts Morale

Terryberry

Some events, like team-building exercises or puzzle-type activities, can help inspire creativity and encourage the development of new ideas. Fosters Team Building Team building is crucial to building friendships at work. In some instances, productivity increased by as much as 20%.

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Evolution of a company retreat: from product updates to breaking bread

Workable

It was an idea that took form over time, he explains, and grew into something more. The first time we did it [in 2013],” he says, “the company must have had between five and 10 people.” The only person who wasn’t in Athens at the time was Workable’s Vice President of Partnerships, Rob Long , in London. That escalated quickly.

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Encouraging Workplace Comradery During a Pandemic to Keep Company Culture Thriving

Tandem HR

Unfortunately, the reality is that the pandemic will not be going away any time soon. Productivity. In collaborative settings, social interaction leads to knowledge sharing and productivity spillover. Here are 6 ideas to consider: Form cross-departmental teams whenever possible. The workplace is no exception. Engagement.

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Book Summary & Review — Anxiety at Work: 8 Strategies to Help Teams Build Resilience, Handle Uncertainty, and Get Stuff Done by Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton

Workplace Psychology

“Working to make team members feel understood, accepted, and secure is an extraordinary team-bonding opportunity. Research leaves not the slightest doubt that it’s also a powerful productivity booster. They can also spend so much time tinkering or deciding on a course of action that they get little done. *

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What Is Job Abandonment and How To Prevent It? [Practical Guide]

Analytics in HR

When an employee disappears without warning, their team and the organization feel the consequences. Job abandonment creates uncertainty and affects productivity when others must scramble to fill the void indefinitely. Job abandonment differs from absenteeism , even though they are both unplanned time off from scheduled work.

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10 Steps CHROs Can Take to Have an Impact?

Thrive Global

Adapt Your Onboarding Process to Create Real-Time Engagement. Instead of just being a one-time process, onboarding can be used to create a culture of real-time and continuous engagement. The key is to keep this two-way engagement going with regular check-ins since our needs evolve over time.