Man is a social animal. He needs to feel accepted and appreciated, establish emotional relationships and engage with others. These social needs must be satisfied in both private and professional life to preserve the individual’s mental health. This isn’t the case when people work from remote. Data confirms that an increasing percentage of remote workers […]
Tag: Human resources
Improving Employee Experience: a strategic choice
Let’s start with a rather obvious statement: when people are satisfied and feel valued, they work better. Productivity goes up, the company’s reputation improves and the office climate is positive. This isn’t the case when the same people have little motivation: deadlines are not met, discontent is created among colleagues and everyone cannot wait to […]
8 tips for improving remote employee engagement
The transition to hybrid workplaces or 100% remote working is a growing trend: what seemed to be a necessity in pandemic times is now a concrete reality. The benefits are many, of course, especially in terms of costs and psychological and physical well-being of the employee. However, there is always the other side of the […]
How to be respected in the workplace
When a person is respected, you can see it immediately: he/she attracts attention as soon as he/she crosses the threshold, is listened to by colleagues and is a point of reference when seeking advice. Those who feel respected by the team and by top management experience work with satisfaction, have a strong sense of belonging […]
7 secrets to getting along with colleagues
Maybe you would have never chosen him, maybe you wouldn’t have exchanged a single word with someone like that, yet you find yourself having to spend many hours of your day side by side with him. Colleague, friend or foe? Good relationships for a happier working life Relationships with colleagues are an important part of […]
The importance of gratitude in the workplace
Saying thank you is one of the cornerstones of good manners: we learn it from an early age as a sign of gratitude and respect for others. As we grow older, we continue to do this not only verbally but also through work emails and thank-you notes after an event. It’s not just a matter […]
How to run inclusive and introvert-friendly meetings
According to some surveys introverts represent between 33% and 50% of the world’s population. How can we identify them? First of all we must understand one important fact: shyness and introversion are not synonyms, even though they are similar in some behaviours. Shyness is the fear of being judged negatively by others, which is often […]
Toxic corporate culture: 5 concerning signs
We often talk about team building, engagement, company loyalty and a sense of belonging because a company’s core values should be reflected in its corporate culture. However, it can happen that these values are only statements and do not align with the company’s working protocols. How can one tell if a company’s work culture is […]
From work-life balance to work-life integration
Synergy. Work, home, family, community, leisure, hobbies: each area of our life contributes to our personal well-being and is an important part of our personality. Why, then, do we talk about work-life balance? These are not two opposing spheres, but experiential realities that have to be integrated into everyone’s daily life. This concept is the […]
7 types of fun activities to improve employee engagement
Companies with a good corporate culture are the ones that always achieve the best results in terms of performance and profit. In these contexts people are more loyal and employee turnover is reduced, which is a factor that allows for significant cost savings, given the investment needed to research and train new recruits. Building a […]