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Top 10+ employee engagement software: Compare and choose
With employee happiness plummeting to a four-year low, choosing the right engagement software is crucial. We've analyzed 2024's top platforms to help you reverse this trend. Discover our in-depth comparisons and expert insights to boost your team's engagement and productivity.
Amy Rigby
50 questions to get to know someone: build a deep connection
Whether it's our colleagues, family members, or even partners, we all have people we see regularly. We know their life story. Their habits and quirks (sometimes a little too well), where they grew up, and their star sign. But, how well do we know them, really? Read on for our guide to the best questions to spark meaningful conversations and build deeper connections with the people around you.
Emma Norris
How to improve staff morale: 9 science-backed ways
Are we in the midst of an employee morale crisis? A 2020 survey of HR professionals found two in three were struggling with maintaining employee morale1, which makes sense given the current socioeconomic context.
Amy Rigby
Ray Dalio's Principles vs. Marlee's motivational analysis
Discover how Ray Dalio's Principles compares to innovative collaboration and performance AI, Marlee. We'll explore the strengths of Dalio's time-tested wisdom and compare it to cutting-edge technology, helping you choose the best approach for your team's success.
Janina Waldmann
Compare Myers Briggs Personality Types vs. Marlee’s analysis
Unlock the secrets of your personality with Myers-Briggs and Marlee. Discover how these powerful tools can transform your self-understanding, career choices, and workplace dynamics. Ready to explore the depths of your psyche and unlock your potential?
Jessica Orika
Signature Strengths vs. Marlee's evidence-based test
Curious about your character strengths? Discover how the popular VIA Signature Strengths test compares to Marlee's evidence-based motivational analysis. Uncover your unique potential and learn which assessment unlocks your path to personal and professional success.
Gemma Kaczerepa
Master these four key interpersonal communication skills
Mastering interpersonal communication is key to success in both personal and professional life. From active listening to nonverbal cues, these essential skills shape our interactions. Discover the four key interpersonal communication types and examples that will transform your relationships.
Amy Rigby
How to be more empathetic: Understand and practice compassion
Is the world suffering from an empathy deficit? Research suggests so, with empathy levels declining since 1979. But hope isn't lost. By understanding what true empathy means and practicing simple exercises, you can cultivate this vital skill and transform your relationships.
Amy Rigby
How to convince people in the workplace: 8 persuasive tips
From hiring freezes to stagnating wages,¹ many organizations are at a standstill as they attempt to make sense of these challenging times. It goes without saying that this state of inertia is preferable to periods of chaos marked by layoffs and company shutdowns. However, in a time when many leaders are stuck in survival mode, asking for what you want feels like a tall order.
Emma Norris
12 quick team-building activities you can do in 5-10 minutes
The top priority for most companies is satisfying customers, as it tends to generate more sales, higher revenue, and customer loyalty.
Jessica Orika
10 cutting edge ways to build a positive team culture
If you want to retain your employees and keep them motivated, team culture is something you can’t afford to overlook.
Timothy Boluwatife 
Describe your unique company culture: A guide with examples
A strong company culture goes beyond listing perks and policies. It's about conveying the values, norms, and intangible qualities that define your organization's identity.
Jessica Orika
Break the virtual ice: Building rapport in online meetings
We’ve all been there: you’re in a virtual meeting, the screen is filled with faces you vaguely recognize, and the silence is so deafening you could hear a virtual pin drop. From uncomfortable silences to stilted questions (and even more stilted answers), cringe-worthy moments are common in online interactions. In fact, in a 2021 global Statista survey, 22% of respondents said they found awkward small talk a challenge during virtual meetings.
Olly Adeyemi
Fun icebreaker questions to build team dynamics
In today’s workplace, chatting around the water cooler or getting to know your work colleagues over a drink after work is increasingly rare. Currently, around 12.7% of full-time employees work remotely, and another 28.2% prefer to work in a hybrid model1, which means that around 40% of employees don’t have regular face-to-face time with their co-workers. And with more organizations embracing remote and hybrid work models, this figure is only expected to rise.
Timothy Boluwatife