Creativity and Culture Archives

Creativity and Culture

Learn how to inspire collaboration and productivity at work

Latest articles

June 14, 2017 June 14, 2017

How to ask the right questions in a meeting

IN THIS STORYClarify the purpose of the meetingQuestion the questionsBroaden your groupDraw in quiet participantsLook to sustainability and scalabilityLook for faultsIdentify the next step Meetings are a major part of most businesses. According to Verizon Business, Americans attend an average of 61 meetings every month. Only about half of in-person meetings take place on-site. Others […]

By Samantha Pena

Productivity Leadership

June 14, 2017 June 14, 2017

Holiday gift ideas for employees

Everyone likes it when they get extra money or bonuses for the holidays. Bonuses even boost employee productivity and morale. Even inexpensive gifts for your employees can show you’re thinking about them during the holidays. Gifts for coworkers A gift card is a great way to show you’re thinking about an employee without worrying that […]

By Jessie Cohen

Community Entrepreneurs Small Businesses

June 8, 2017 June 8, 2017

Fun corporate event ideas for summer

Ignite your team’s spirit with refreshing activities: BBQs, bowling, and more

By Jessie Cohen

Community Culture Leadership

June 8, 2017 June 8, 2017

How to make friends at work

Most people spend 40 hours or more per week at their office. With such a significant chunk of time devoted to your workplace, it’s only natural to seek out friends to make that time more enjoyable. Breeding familiarity with your coworkers, enjoying fulfilling conversations, and having support during difficult phases in the workplace are things […]

By Jessie Cohen

Community Personal Growth

June 2, 2017 June 2, 2017

Should I offer summer Fridays to my employees?

Many company managers offer their employees an altered summer work schedule that gives them time off on Fridays. Doing so is practical if business tends to slow down at this time of year. Also, giving time off on a beautiful, sunny day builds company morale. Workers can finally get to that project that’s been sitting […]

By Patrick Reinhart

Management Small Businesses Entrepreneurs

June 2, 2017 June 2, 2017

Benefits of a dog friendly office

Workplace benefits have changed over the years, and each generation has a new set of ideas of what they should receive. Paid vacation and a bonus may have been one of the best benefits packages for your parents, while your thoughts may stand in sharp contrast. One of the most popular perks that are popping […]

By Samantha Pena

Culture

May 23, 2017 May 23, 2017

Host a corporate scavenger hunt

Finding ways to motivate and build up your team can pose a challenge. In the past, many team-building activities focused on physical challenges, such as obstacle courses and building items together. While these activities might seem successful for a small group of your team members, some might feel uncomfortable or unable to participate in hard […]

By Jessie Cohen

Community Culture Management

May 23, 2017 May 23, 2017

How to work abroad

Working in another country offers a unique way to learn more about a culture and gain insights into a place that can be much different from where you have lived and worked before. You may also get the opportunity to learn, or perfect your skills in, another language, and to meet new people. When working […]

By Jessie Cohen

Personal Growth Career