As the year comes to a close, companies are getting everything in order to start the new year off right. For many, settling and reviewing employee benefits is on the list of things-to-do before welcoming the new year. If you want to make sure your company brings in 2018 with a plan, a purpose and […]
Kelly Fitch was hired as Weebly’s 60th employee. Now, nearly 4 years later, the web-hosting service has more than 300 employees around the world and Kelly has been an integral part of building the startups innovative and inclusive internal culture. Serving on the People and Culture team, Kelly plans events and implements policies at the […]
They say bigger is better. But, in the world of business, being a small company has it’s perks! Small businesses have a unique opportunity to build a productive, close-knit community full of happy employees. Their size gives them flexibility and the ability to adapt quickly, something that can be difficult for companies with thousands of […]
Employee wellness programs are becoming commonplace in todays work world. Companies are taking responsibility for their employees wellness, connecting the dots between their employees health, their happiness at work and profitability. But, in a world of wellness programs with free gym memberships and on-site personal trainers, what actually works? Here’s a look at 3 companies […]
Tis’ the season to be jolly! With the holiday season quickly approaching, companies are gearing up for a month full of themed activities. From holiday parties, to service activities, to gifts, companies often play the role of “parents” during the month of December, thinking of create ways to excite and reward their employees, the “kids” […]
Healthy employees are happy employees. Happy employees are high performing employees. High performing employees make great company leaders. The list goes on and on! It’s safe to say there’s a relationship between employee’s health and their satisfaction at work. Research even shows that employee’s health and happiness on the job impacts their productivity. Companies across […]
These days, it’s not enough for companies to provide employees with jobs that pay well. People want to enjoy their time at work too! Creating a workplace culture and environment that gets people excited about coming to work is crucial to attracting and retaining great employees. Here’s a look at 5 culture-building workplace perks companies […]
With an increasingly diverse workforce with a variety of different needs, flexibility at work is an increasingly sought after perk. Gone are the days when a 9-5 workday was the standard. More and more, companies are trying to be flexible with employees, focusing on results rather than when and where work happens. There’s no one-size-fits-all […]
Women are an incredible force to be reckoned with in today’s workplace. Really, they’ve always been a force to be reckoned with! These days, there are more than 74 million women in the civilian workforce, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Women make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce. More and more companies are […]
Nonprofits have a reputation for hiring passionate, hard working people. The industry is not known for having exceptional wages and often, nonprofit work can be grueling, with resources consistently strained. Still, students excitedly apply for internships at nonprofits and the organizations have a steady stream of people wanting to work for them. So, what’s the […]