Introduction In the dynamic landscape of 2025, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are gaining significant momentum, fueled by the promise of strategic growth and competitive advantage. According to EY’s latest report, the M&A environment is thriving as organizations explore innovative ways to create value and navigate an increasingly complex global economy. This surge holds immense potential…
Once upon a time, the office was the beating heart of productivity. Teams gathered in person, exchanging ideas across conference tables and bouncing off one another in the shared space of a physical office. But then, the world shifted. Remote work became the norm, and the very concept of “the office” was upended. At LEAD.bot,…
Introduction Change management can be likened to steering a ship through stormy seas. Every element, especially the people on board, plays a critical role in navigating toward calmer waters. While the entire team may share the goal of overcoming the storm, success hinges on achieving alignment among the crew. This alignment is built on trust,…
Boost collaboration in hybrid workplace with proven strategies and tips to elevate team productivity and foster stronger connections.
Explore the network organizational structure advantages and disadvantages. Learn how this model fosters flexibility, innovation, and efficiency.
Boost collaboration in hybrid workplace with proven strategies and tips to elevate team productivity and foster stronger connections.
Explore network organizational structure advantages: flexibility, innovation, and enhanced communication for agile and efficient business operations.
The data-driven organization of today does not need to rely only on market data. Every company has a treasure trove of workforce information and valuable performance data available via people science analytics. Many C-suite executives don’t even realize that they have this cache to draw from. To be fair, employee performance has always had HR…
~Workplace productivity is down all over the world but people science may have the answer. Middle managers are having a harder time than ever and keeping up with the demands of a growing market may prove to be a bridge too far for them on their own. This is a primary reason why companies worldwide…
Business development and growth is a crucial issue for businesses of all sizes. In fact, the top companies worldwide, whether you look at Forbes or Fortune 100, all put in tremendous amounts of time and effort into developing internal talent. However, this only works when they also have a strong resource library and an active…
Business Consulting’s importance has grown to monumental heights in 2024. With more startups and mid cap businesses moving up to gain more business value, the need of the hour is to drive up the competition value they offer. Plus, emerging technologies are already transforming the way consulting firms do business. Creating momentum in a dynamic…
Digital transformations are notoriously hard to pull off. Ask any CEO and they will probably be chock full of info on the pitfalls they have personally seen or heard of when it comes to this topic. And it’s not as if there is anyone too big to fail at this. In fact, there have been…
Business transformations are notoriously hard and many businesses fail to make them count even if they execute them successfully. And executives are left wondering how to do it right with many resorting to the most easy (and ineffective) solution – more financing. Unfortunately, most business transformations require more than rich financial supply lines. They demand…
Workforce management to maintain good operational efficiency is a daunting task for any business. Ever since the birth of modern industry, managing your workforce has been a top priority for businesses. Earlier it was all about good working hours, office amenities, and the PF. Things are far more complicated now especially considering the global remote…
Making sales is hard! But it doesn’t need to be when you have an internal social network for support to bank on. What’s that you ask? It’s the secret sauce to all kinds of amazing sales strategies that companies like Salesforce, Microsoft, and Siemens use daily. In a nutshell, it is creating a sales support…
Business operational efficiency is a very crucial question for entrepreneurs and business leaders in 2024. While there has been a considerable rise in talk on working women and policies, a lot more needs to be done. One of the most pressing issues in this domain is dealing with working culture stigma and how that affects…
“Teamwork makes the dream work,” we‘ve all heard this saying somewhere before. But the difference between hearing this and getting it down right is the same as between hearing an instrument and playing it.
Chatting up with a colleague should be one of the easiest things you can do. But with the social dialog landscape littered with cluster mines, there are many ways to go wrong and few ways to set things right.
Ever wondered what happens to a piece of directive, memo, or communication as it moves down the hierarchy? Despite the notion that orders must be executed to the letter, things usually don’t turn out that way.
Virtual coffee chats are the new old way of getting familiar with your colleagues. They bring us back to the level of human-to-human communication and foster interactions that bring the sense of working with others home.
In the realm of organizational development, Mary Murphy’s book “Cultures of Growth: How the New Science of Mindset Can Transform Individuals, Teams, and Organizations” presents a revolutionary concept that is reshaping the corporate landscape.
Nearly 70% of employees are “quietly quitting”— remaining in their positions while disengaged and seeking new roles. This silent disengagement can dent a company’s profitability. Traditional performance reviews are outdated; in our modern, always-on environment, employees seek consistent feedback.
Organizational Network Analysis (ONA) delves deep into collaboration patterns, exposing the strength, frequency, and quality of team interactions. It highlights the unseen elements of organizational success, from information flow to decision-making pathways and the networks fueling innovation, trust, and revenue.
To lay a robust foundation for your 360-degree feedback initiative, it’s crucial to delve deep into the underlying objectives. Addressing key questions can help illuminate the path forward:
The landscape of HR is evolving, moving far beyond its traditional administrative roots.
Welcome to “Embracing Digital Transformation: The Rise of People Operations in Modern HR”. This article explores the shift to people-centric HR practices, focusing on People Operations and its role in digital transformation.
The pandemic has created a new working world, one that’s more open than ever before. Remote work is a big part of that new environment.
The Future of Work has become a popular topic in recent years, with many discussions centering around the evolving landscape of human capital management.
As we enter into 2023, the lingering effects of the pandemic continue to impact businesses across industries. Layoffs have become a common reality for many companies and the situation has created a lot of uncertainty and confusion for management teams. While the future may be looking brighter for some, the challenges of layoffs
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, effective collaboration, open communication, and strategic networking have become essential drivers of organizational success.
Traditional people management models, characterized by a hierarchical structure, centralized decision-making, control-focused practices, minimal employee involvement, and infrequent use of metrics
What would the world be without friendships? Good, bad or ugly, stories and ballads have been written about them for time immemorial. Love in its simplest form, trust without price
Silos typically refer to huge cylindrical tanks used in agriculture for the storage of fermented feed, a range of items from grain to other food products, wood chips, coal and cement.
Engaging in remote and hybrid work dynamics, QuadReal, a global property management company, found the ideal solution for fostering employee engagement, collaboration, and culture by integrating LEAD.bot company-wide, championed by its People Ops team. The results were astonishing.
In the face of tremendous change experienced by companies in recent years, it has become crucial to foster a healthy culture that drives successful initiatives and empowers employees
Before the pandemic, products that introduced colleagues to each other were still in the early adopter stage and many companies did not pay attention to employee connections
Efforts to improve the workplace by incorporating research have led to the creation of more diverse and inclusive workplaces, which has continued to enrich our outlook
There are significant impacts on how a new hire feels about your company. One study shows that 20% of new hires are unlikely to recommend their employer
Most of us already adapted to the new norms after the pandemic, and many employers have planned or are considering bringing work back to the office.
Modern businesses are obsessed with concepts like scalability and flexibility, both of which demonstrate a desire to change. However, after the effects of a global pandemic,
The pandemic has created a new working world, one that’s more open than ever before. Remote work is a big part of that new environment.
Engaging in remote and hybrid work dynamics, QuadReal, a global property management company, found the ideal solution for fostering employee engagement, collaboration, and culture by integrating LEAD.bot company-wide, championed by its People Ops team. The results were astonishing.
As businesses grew even before the pandemic, maintaining connections between coworkers spread across different locations was already a common challenge.
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic forced workers out of the office and into remote situations, many companies were in the search for HR toolkits and apps like Slack and LEAD.bot
As a leading advertising agency in the healthcare field, the New York-based health organization thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Moneyhub, a rapidly expanding UK-based financial management platform, doubled its workforce from 20 to 40 employees just as pandemic restrictions took hold.
When we’re all working remotely, we start to miss the small social interactions. These are not just essential for employee engagement. In fact, virtual coffee chats are a very useful
Introduction In the dynamic landscape of 2025, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are gaining significant momentum, fueled by the promise of strategic growth and competitive advantage. According to EY’s latest report, the M&A environment is thriving as organizations explore innovative ways to create value and navigate an increasingly complex global economy. This surge holds immense potential…
AI technologies have transformed the way businesses look at every aspect of their working process. Part of this process has to do with the way businesses manage talent within their folds and develop it. Companies investing in talent development ought to shape up with mentorship programs with AI inputs if they are to remain competitive.…
The business world has been transformed by the advent of AI technology in ways that probably no one could have predicted. The old benchmarks and standards have been toppled and a new more intuitive technology-based paradigm will replace it. In light of this, companies are beginning to reshuffle how they organize their ranks and how…
The corporate world has changed a lot in the past few years when it comes to identifying and nurturing the talent of female employees. We crossed a major hurdle when workplace harassment and related professional misconduct came to light.
Digital nomadism is on the rise. Since the pandemic died down, the number of digital nomads has risen by a lot. Most of these people are professionals who do not want to be tied down to the setup of an office space.
Mentorship is a hot topic for businesses in the rising age of AI. As work skills need reshuffling and businesses move towards establishing market presence through multi-vertical development, the need for developing strong in-house talent is greater than ever.
Chatting up with a colleague should be one of the easiest things you can do. But with the social dialog landscape littered with cluster mines, there are many ways to go wrong and few ways to set things right.
Ever wondered what happens to a piece of directive, memo, or communication as it moves down the hierarchy? Despite the notion that orders must be executed to the letter, things usually don’t turn out that way.
The pandemic has created a new working world, one that’s more open than ever before. Remote work is a big part of that new environment.
Efforts to improve the workplace by incorporating research have led to the creation of more diverse and inclusive workplaces, which has continued to enrich our outlook
There are significant impacts on how a new hire feels about your company. One study shows that 20% of new hires are unlikely to recommend their employer
Hiring new employees is an exciting and challenging step for businesses. New hires can bring in tons of fresh ideas, and help businesses grow if they have proper support
Establishing mentorship programs involves much more than simply assigning a mentor to a mentee. The process is complex, nuanced, and requires strategic planning to ensure success.
Struggling with managing your employee engagement programs using Excel sheets? Perhaps it’s a new hire buddy program or an executive lottery lunch that you’re finding hard to execute manually.
In today’s modern workplace, despite the abundance of communication tools like email and Zoom, employees often feel disconnected from one another. To combat this isolation, it is crucial to
As a leading advertising agency in the healthcare field, the New York-based health organization thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Virtual mentoring is often overlooked as a crucial aspect of remote work engagement. However, studies have consistently shown that mentoring is a powerful tool for increasing employee engagement and productivity.
Introduction The pandemic reshaped workplaces globally, bringing remote work to the forefront—a change that has…
Making a good start is a very important thing when it comes to any kind…
Walmart, a global leader with a workforce of over 2.1 million, has taken a proactive…
Imagine your first day at a regular job – the new office, the carefully chosen…
LEAD.bot Onboarding, now integrated with Slack and Microsoft Teams, is crafted for businesses of all…
In today's dynamic and rapidly evolving workspace, the significance of a well-structured onboarding process cannot…
In today's dynamic and rapidly evolving workspace, the significance of a well-structured onboarding process cannot…
There are significant impacts on how a new hire feels about your company. One study…
Hiring new employees is an exciting and challenging step for businesses. New hires can bring…
The rise of remote work has fundamentally transformed how teams operate across industries. While it has unlocked flexibility and access to global talent, it has also introduced significant challenges. Misaligned schedules, limited visibility into work patterns, and concerns about team productivity have left many organizations grappling with how to effectively support and measure their remote…
In today’s fast-paced and often virtual work environments, fostering genuine connections among team members is more crucial than ever. LEAD.bot’s introduction of Participant Profile Visibility marks a significant leap forward in achieving this goal, offering a multidimensional approach to understanding and engaging with colleagues.
In 2023, LEAD successfully assisted over 10,000 teams in enhancing workplace relationships. Addressing the disconnection challenges of modern work environments, LEAD, a people success software
With LEAD.bot’s mission to transform how organizations understand and enhance their internal communication, it was imperative to create a community for professionals who can leverage this transformation.
As August’s sunny days roll in, we’re thrilled to introduce a series of enhancements designed to amplify your LEAD.bot experience. These upgrades offer profound insights, bespoke profiles, and an array of innovative features.
Pulse survey tools, particularly within platforms like Slack and Microsoft Teams, are effective for collecting feedback from employees on various aspects of their work environment
If you’re constantly searching for ways to improve workplace efficiency and team collaboration, our virtual coffee app, LEAD.bot, now has an innovative feature you won’t want to miss. LEAD.bot, specifically designed for Microsoft Teams,
The essence of water cooler chats resides in the casual, unplanned conversations that emerge around the office water cooler. These chats could range from discussing the latest plot twists
July has arrived together with more exciting news from LEAD. We are thrilled to roll out more features that help you run better employee connection programs with a higher engagement rate.
In today’s remote and hybrid work environments, employee collaboration is crucial. HR professionals turn to LEAD, a cutting-edge virtual coffee app within Slack, as the preferred software
In the current climate of remote and hybrid work, employee collaboration has never been more crucial. Human Resources professionals are turning to LEAD.bot, a leading employee engagement software
Cluttered calendar making it hard to keep up with your coworkers? Worry no longer! LEAD is excited to announce our new calendar integration feature for Microsoft Teams.
Struggling with managing your employee engagement programs using Excel sheets? Perhaps it’s a new hire buddy program or an executive lottery lunch that you’re finding hard to execute manually.
In today’s modern workplace, despite the abundance of communication tools like email and Zoom, employees often feel disconnected from one another. To combat this isolation, it is crucial to
Being physically distant from your coworkers doesn’t imply a lack of close working relationships. Thanks to recent advancements in communication technology, it is now possible
Boost engagement with effective employee check-ins. Explore proven strategies and techniques to enhance productivity and foster team connections.
Meta’s Workplace is shutting down in a couple of months! This surprising news recently appeared in digital news portals. Workplace has been a key player in the global team collaboration market, with major users like Telefonica and BT Group, which together have 7 million users.
A more connected workplace improves productivity and cross-team collaboration. Getting perspective matters – colleagues from different fields can help each other see their problems from another angle. It’s way easier to drop a line to coworkers who you’ve already met.
I hope this message finds you all in great spirits as we navigate the world of remote and hybrid work at
To ensure participants have a seamless experience with coffee matching, it’s important to establish clear guidelines, an example could be:
For participants of the LEAD.bot Standard and Engagement Plans, it’s essential that company admins communicate the following basics prior to and throughout the program.
Welcome to LEAD.bot Celebrations, a feature designed to enrich your workplace culture by acknowledging and celebrating the milestones in your team members’ lives, such as birthdays and work anniversaries.
Welcome to the LEAD.bot Watercooler feature guide, where we’ll walk you through the steps to create a vibrant virtual space for your team to engage in informal conversations, akin to gathering around the office watercooler.
In today’s fast-paced and often virtual work environments, fostering genuine connections among team members is more crucial than ever. LEAD.bot’s introduction of Participant Profile Visibility marks a significant leap forward in achieving this goal, offering a multidimensional approach to understanding and engaging with colleagues.
Imagine your first day at a regular job – the new office, the carefully chosen outfit, a mix of excitement and nerves. A warm welcome, the IT team ready at your desk, smiles with unfamiliar colleagues, maybe even lunch or a team happy hour.
Considering building a remote team? The decision holds both allure and challenges, with numerous benefits and potential disruptions in the mix. If you find yourself wrestling with this concept, rest assured, you’re not alone.
Virtual connections are now commonplace, and the simple act of sipping coffee has transformed into a novel experience. As lifestyles adapt to remote work, virtual meetings, and digital interactions, the rise of online coffee chats
In 2023, Forbes highlights a significant shift in work dynamics, with 12.7% of full-time employees opting for remote work, and an additional 28.2% seamlessly adopting a hybrid model.
To lay a robust foundation for your 360-degree feedback initiative, it’s crucial to delve deep into the underlying objectives. Addressing key questions can help illuminate the path forward:
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that reshaped global workplaces, recent data from Pew Research Center reveals notable trends in remote work.
As August’s sunny days roll in, we’re thrilled to introduce a series of enhancements designed to amplify your LEAD.bot experience. These upgrades offer profound insights, bespoke profiles, and an array of innovative features.
LEAD.bot Onboarding, now integrated with Slack and Microsoft Teams, is crafted for businesses of all sizes and intricacies. Our mission is to assist companies in attracting, retaining, and cultivating
In today’s dynamic and rapidly evolving workspace, the significance of a well-structured onboarding process cannot be overemphasized. Effective onboarding transcends mere introductions
A networking coffee chat is an informal gathering involving two individuals or groups who aim to foster professional relationships and share knowledge or expertise.
In today’s dynamic work environment, employee engagement has emerged as a crucial factor for organizations aiming to boost productivity, foster a positive work culture, and retain top talent.
In the world of business communication, Slack has become a standard bearer, serving as the core communication hub for numerous organizations. Its ease of use, especially in the era of remote work
Ice-breaking sessions, often termed as ‘watercooler conversations’ in a physical workspace, are a fun, friendly, and fantastic team-building activity.
So far, 2023 is looking like it could eclipse last year as being the new Year of the Layoff. The economic outlook for 2023 isn’t great: the Federal Reserve is debating driving up already-high interest rates
Pulse survey tools, particularly within platforms like Slack and Microsoft Teams, are effective for collecting feedback from employees on various aspects of their work environment
Layoffs are an unfortunate but sometimes necessary aspect of running a business, particularly during the pandemic, and can be seen as a strategy to maintain profitability.
We’ve all likely heard after the pandemic that remote work or hybrid work is “the new normal” or that it’s the way of the future. The increasing shift towards remote and hybrid teams
Were you aware that employees who are content with their company culture and workplace are more likely to remain with their employer and complete tasks efficiently?
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, effective collaboration, open communication, and strategic networking have become essential drivers of organizational success.
The essence of water cooler chats resides in the casual, unplanned conversations that emerge around the office water cooler. These chats could range from discussing the latest plot twists
In today’s remote and hybrid work environments, employee collaboration is crucial. HR professionals turn to LEAD, a cutting-edge virtual coffee app within Slack, as the preferred software
Before the pandemic, products that introduced colleagues to each other were still in the early adopter stage and many companies did not pay attention to employee connections
Efforts to improve the workplace by incorporating research have led to the creation of more diverse and inclusive workplaces, which has continued to enrich our outlook
For the past years, workplaces underwent significant reformation processes: structures changed, hierarchies became open spaces, and company values redefined.
New approaches to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are challenging and changing the status quo in every way. On top of that, they reveal incredible benefits for the organizations
As businesses grew even before the pandemic, maintaining connections between coworkers spread across different locations was already a common challenge.
There are significant impacts on how a new hire feels about your company. One study shows that 20% of new hires are unlikely to recommend their employer
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic forced workers out of the office and into remote situations, many companies were in the search for HR toolkits and apps like Slack and LEAD.bot
Hiring new employees is an exciting and challenging step for businesses. New hires can bring in tons of fresh ideas, and help businesses grow if they have proper support
Most of us already adapted to the new norms after the pandemic, and many employers have planned or are considering bringing work back to the office.
Modern businesses are obsessed with concepts like scalability and flexibility, both of which demonstrate a desire to change. However, after the effects of a global pandemic,
Establishing mentorship programs involves much more than simply assigning a mentor to a mentee. The process is complex, nuanced, and requires strategic planning to ensure success.
Struggling with managing your employee engagement programs using Excel sheets? Perhaps it’s a new hire buddy program or an executive lottery lunch that you’re finding hard to execute manually.
In today’s modern workplace, despite the abundance of communication tools like email and Zoom, employees often feel disconnected from one another. To combat this isolation, it is crucial to
Virtual mentoring is often overlooked as a crucial aspect of remote work engagement. However, studies have consistently shown that mentoring is a powerful tool for increasing employee engagement and productivity.
Over the years into the pandemic, many employees continue to work remotely. While most workers want to continue working remotely full-time, and remote working will not end with the pandemic, this creates issues
In the traditional office setting, casual water cooler conversations have long served as a vital instrument for fostering team dynamics and boosting employee satisfaction.
Remote and hybrid work is “the new normal”. The pandemic has changed the way we work. Before the pandemic, only 7% of the population around the world was working from home.
Moneyhub, a rapidly expanding UK-based financial management platform, doubled its workforce from 20 to 40 employees just as pandemic restrictions took hold.
Managers are stuck between a rock and a hard place. Employees want more remote work for its flexibility, but many are unhappy with how their companies handle company culture online.
Remote work and hybrid work is the future of work. The pandemic has broken through cultural and other barriers that used to prevent such a shift in the past.
Boost engagement with effective employee check-ins. Explore proven strategies and techniques to enhance productivity and foster team connections.
Meta’s Workplace is shutting down in a couple of months! This surprising news recently appeared in digital news portals. Workplace has been a key player in the global team collaboration market, with major users like Telefonica and BT Group, which together have 7 million users.
Navigate to the App section, select “Manage Applications,” click “Add,” search for LEAD.Bot, and integrate it with your chosen team. Here’s a tutorial video for guidance.
A more connected workplace improves productivity and cross-team collaboration. Getting perspective matters – colleagues from different fields can help each other see their problems from another angle. It’s way easier to drop a line to coworkers who you’ve already met.
I hope this message finds you all in great spirits as we navigate the world of remote and hybrid work at
To ensure participants have a seamless experience with coffee matching, it’s important to establish clear guidelines, an example could be:
For participants of the LEAD.bot Standard and Engagement Plans, it’s essential that company admins communicate the following basics prior to and throughout the program.
Welcome to LEAD.bot Celebrations, a feature designed to enrich your workplace culture by acknowledging and celebrating the milestones in your team members’ lives, such as birthdays and work anniversaries.
Welcome to the LEAD.bot Watercooler feature guide, where we’ll walk you through the steps to create a vibrant virtual space for your team to engage in informal conversations, akin to gathering around the office watercooler.
In today’s fast-paced and often virtual work environments, fostering genuine connections among team members is more crucial than ever. LEAD.bot’s introduction of Participant Profile Visibility marks a significant leap forward in achieving this goal, offering a multidimensional approach to understanding and engaging with colleagues.
Imagine your first day at a regular job – the new office, the carefully chosen outfit, a mix of excitement and nerves. A warm welcome, the IT team ready at your desk, smiles with unfamiliar colleagues, maybe even lunch or a team happy hour.
Considering building a remote team? The decision holds both allure and challenges, with numerous benefits and potential disruptions in the mix. If you find yourself wrestling with this concept, rest assured, you’re not alone.
Virtual connections are now commonplace, and the simple act of sipping coffee has transformed into a novel experience. As lifestyles adapt to remote work, virtual meetings, and digital interactions, the rise of online coffee chats
In 2023, Forbes highlights a significant shift in work dynamics, with 12.7% of full-time employees opting for remote work, and an additional 28.2% seamlessly adopting a hybrid model.
To lay a robust foundation for your 360-degree feedback initiative, it’s crucial to delve deep into the underlying objectives. Addressing key questions can help illuminate the path forward:
While many are accustomed to using Microsoft Teams for chat and video conferencing with remote peers, the platform offers a wealth of features that even seasoned users might be unaware of.
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that reshaped global workplaces, recent data from Pew Research Center reveals notable trends in remote work.
As August’s sunny days roll in, we’re thrilled to introduce a series of enhancements designed to amplify your LEAD.bot experience. These upgrades offer profound insights, bespoke profiles, and an array of innovative features.
LEAD.bot Onboarding, now integrated with Slack and Microsoft Teams, is crafted for businesses of all sizes and intricacies. Our mission is to assist companies in attracting, retaining, and cultivating
In today’s dynamic and rapidly evolving workspace, the significance of a well-structured onboarding process cannot be overemphasized. Effective onboarding transcends mere introductions;
A networking coffee chat is an informal gathering involving two individuals or groups who aim to foster professional relationships and share knowledge or expertise.
In today’s dynamic work environment, employee engagement has emerged as a crucial factor for organizations aiming to boost productivity, foster a positive work culture, and retain top talent.
Memes have been making their way into mainstream business culture, with brands using them on social media platforms like Twitter (which is now “X”) to boost engagement, build communities, and connect with younger audiences.
The surge of remote work positions posted on LinkedIn has soared by 350% from 2020 to 2021, making virtual engagements like casual coffee chats an essential part of many companies’ culture.
Ice-breaking sessions, often termed as ‘watercooler conversations’ in a physical workspace, are a fun, friendly, and fantastic team-building activity.
So far, 2023 is looking like it could eclipse last year as being the new Year of the Layoff. The economic outlook for 2023 isn’t great: the Federal Reserve is debating driving up already-high interest rates
Pulse survey tools, particularly within platforms like Slack and Microsoft Teams, are effective for collecting feedback from employees on various aspects of their work environment
Layoffs are an unfortunate but sometimes necessary aspect of running a business, particularly during the pandemic, and can be seen as a strategy to maintain profitability.
We’ve all likely heard after the pandemic that remote work or hybrid work is “the new normal” or that it’s the way of the future. The increasing shift towards remote and hybrid teams
As the future of work unfolds, remote work has firmly established itself as a permanent fixture, with Global Workplace Analytics estimating that up to 56% of workers could work from home
If you’re constantly searching for ways to improve workplace efficiency and team collaboration, our virtual coffee app, LEAD.bot, now has an innovative feature you won’t want to miss. LEAD.bot, specifically designed for Microsoft Teams,
Were you aware that employees who are content with their company culture and workplace are more likely to remain with their employer and complete tasks efficiently?
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, effective collaboration, open communication, and strategic networking have become essential drivers of organizational success.
The essence of water cooler chats resides in the casual, unplanned conversations that emerge around the office water cooler. These chats could range from discussing the latest plot twists
July has arrived together with more exciting news from LEAD. We are thrilled to roll out more features that help you run better employee connection programs with a higher engagement rate.
In the current climate of remote and hybrid work, employee collaboration has never been more crucial. Human Resources professionals are turning to LEAD.bot, a leading employee engagement software
Engaging in remote and hybrid work dynamics, QuadReal, a global property management company, found the ideal solution for fostering employee engagement, collaboration, and culture by integrating LEAD.bot company-wide, championed by its People Ops team. The results were astonishing.
Before the pandemic, products that introduced colleagues to each other were still in the early adopter stage and many companies did not pay attention to employee connections
Efforts to improve the workplace by incorporating research have led to the creation of more diverse and inclusive workplaces, which has continued to enrich our outlook
For the past years, workplaces underwent significant reformation processes: structures changed, hierarchies became open spaces, and company values redefined.
New approaches to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are challenging and changing the status quo in every way. On top of that, they reveal incredible benefits for the organizations
There are significant impacts on how a new hire feels about your company. One study shows that 20% of new hires are unlikely to recommend their employer
Hiring new employees is an exciting and challenging step for businesses. New hires can bring in tons of fresh ideas, and help businesses grow if they have proper support
Most of us already adapted to the new norms after the pandemic, and many employers have planned or are considering bringing work back to the office.
Modern businesses are obsessed with concepts like scalability and flexibility, both of which demonstrate a desire to change. However, after the effects of a global pandemic,
Cluttered calendar making it hard to keep up with your coworkers? Worry no longer! LEAD is excited to announce our new calendar integration feature for Microsoft Teams.
Establishing mentorship programs involves much more than simply assigning a mentor to a mentee. The process is complex, nuanced, and requires strategic planning to ensure success.
Struggling with managing your employee engagement programs using Excel sheets? Perhaps it’s a new hire buddy program or an executive lottery lunch that you’re finding hard to execute manually.
In today’s modern workplace, despite the abundance of communication tools like email and Zoom, employees often feel disconnected from one another. To combat this isolation, it is crucial to
Virtual mentoring is often overlooked as a crucial aspect of remote work engagement. However, studies have consistently shown that mentoring is a powerful tool for increasing employee engagement and productivity.
Over the years into the pandemic, many employees continue to work remotely. While most workers want to continue working remotely full-time, and remote working will not end with the pandemic, this creates issues
In the traditional office setting, casual water cooler conversations have long served as a vital instrument for fostering team dynamics and boosting employee satisfaction.
Remote and hybrid work is “the new normal”. The pandemic has changed the way we work. Before the pandemic, only 7% of the population around the world was working from home.
When we’re all working remotely, we start to miss the small social interactions. These are not just essential for employee engagement. In fact, virtual coffee chats are a very useful
Managers are stuck between a rock and a hard place. Employees want more remote work for its flexibility, but many are unhappy with how their companies handle company culture online.
Being physically distant from your coworkers doesn’t imply a lack of close working relationships. Thanks to recent advancements in communication technology, it is now possible
Remote work and hybrid work is the future of work. The pandemic has broken through cultural and other barriers that used to prevent such a shift in the past.
Organizational Network Analysis (ONA) delves deep into collaboration patterns, exposing the strength, frequency, and quality of team interactions. It highlights the unseen elements of organizational success, from information flow to decision-making pathways and the networks fueling innovation, trust, and revenue.
In today’s dynamic work environment, employee engagement has emerged as a crucial factor for organizations aiming to boost productivity, foster a positive work culture, and retain top talent.
A 2012 Dimensional Research survey revealed that mentorship was the number one request by millennials worldwide, with 42% requesting help finding a mentor.
How most mentorship programs operate today is too one-sided for this entrepreneur. Here’s what works for her instead.
Most companies claim they want enthusiastic, engaged employees — and with good reason. Employee engagement and financial performance are connected.
We humans have an innate need to belong — to one another, to our friends and families, and to our culture and country. The same is true when we’re at work.
Organizational silos might be necessary–but the problems they create aren’t. Find out how much value you’re losing to “tower vision” inside.
The pandemic has created a new working world, one that’s more open than ever before. Remote work is a big part of that new environment.
Engaging in remote and hybrid work dynamics, QuadReal, a global property management company, found the ideal solution for fostering employee engagement, collaboration, and culture by integrating LEAD.bot company-wide, championed by its People Ops team. The results were astonishing.
As businesses grew even before the pandemic, maintaining connections between coworkers spread across different locations was already a common challenge.
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic forced workers out of the office and into remote situations, many companies were in the search for HR toolkits and apps like Slack and LEAD.bot
As a leading advertising agency in the healthcare field, the New York-based health organization thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Moneyhub, a rapidly expanding UK-based financial management platform, doubled its workforce from 20 to 40 employees just as pandemic restrictions took hold.
When we’re all working remotely, we start to miss the small social interactions. These are not just essential for employee engagement. In fact, virtual coffee chats are a very useful
Introduction In the dynamic landscape of 2025, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are gaining significant momentum, fueled by the promise of strategic growth and competitive advantage. According to EY’s latest report, the M&A environment is thriving as organizations explore innovative ways to create value and navigate an increasingly complex global economy. This surge holds immense potential…
DEI has been getting somewhat of a bad rap in the corporate world lately. Despite the almost universal importance admitted by countless CEOs, it has been get pummeled by certain radical voices. Not the least among them is Elon Musk, who has been very vocal about his aversion to DEI hiring practices. More recently, he…
The corporate world has changed a lot in the past few years when it comes to identifying and nurturing the talent of female employees. We crossed a major hurdle when workplace harassment and related professional misconduct came to light.
The global work arena has changed a lot over the past few decades. It’s been a long time since women started entering the workforce en masse during the 90s. While women enjoy a lot more autonomy and opportunity now than they did back then.
Ever wondered what happens to a piece of directive, memo, or communication as it moves down the hierarchy? Despite the notion that orders must be executed to the letter, things usually don’t turn out that way.
Teamwork is hard! And if you are sitting miles away, it’s even harder! But when you need to put heads together and push through, you have to put problems aside and grind out the work productivity right?
Dive into the realm of Employee Resource Groups, or ERGs. These voluntary assemblies, driven by employees, champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
The pandemic has created a new working world, one that’s more open than ever before. Remote work is a big part of that new environment.
Efforts to improve the workplace by incorporating research have led to the creation of more diverse and inclusive workplaces, which has continued to enrich our outlook
For the past years, workplaces underwent significant reformation processes: structures changed, hierarchies became open spaces, and company values redefined.
New approaches to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are challenging and changing the status quo in every way. On top of that, they reveal incredible benefits for the organizations
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