Articles tagged "Workplace culture"

6 ways to break down organizational silos

Farm silos are designed to store large amounts of grain while keeping different materials completely separated. In business, organizational silos have the same effect: They prevent resources and information from being shared among departments and teams.

The power of a simple thank you at work

Learn why thank yous are so beneficial—and how to actually give a good, intentional thank you that changes the culture at work.

5 of the best ways to give effective feedback

"Giving feedback turns out to be the unnatural atomic building block atop which the unnatural skill set of management gets built," wrote Andreessen Horowitz co-founder and venture capitalist Ben Horowitz.

Email etiquette: How to ask people for things and actually get a response

Here are nine tips to help you write attention-grabbing emails that get readers to take action.

How to inject joy in your day with automation

You work hard, so you deserve a little play. Amid the project deadlines, emails, and never-ending to-do lists, you need some fun in your workday to break up the monotony—and prevent burnout.

Work how you want to: How to challenge outdated workplace norms

In a lot of ways, we're still working like it's 2019. We're clinging to old work norms that, even in the before times, were already outdated.

How to use GIPHY in Slack: A step-by-step guide

Discover how to use GIPHY in Slack with this step-by-step guide. Learn how to add GIPHY to Slack, send GIFs, manage settings, avoid common pitfalls, and more.

Taking care of your team's well-being during uncertain times

Whether you're a small business with a few independent contractors or leading a company of many corporate teams, it's so important to have a plan in place to prioritize mental health when everything else is in chaos.

The 7 biggest remote work challenges (and how to overcome them)

No soul-crushing commute. No managers or co-workers hanging over your shoulder. No one stealing your lunch from the office fridge. Remote work is wonderful. But it's not without its challenges.

50+ fully remote companies that let you work from anywhere

High-speed internet and powerful apps make it possible for just about anyone with a desk job to work from home. Yet today most companies still insist that employees endure the sometimes soul-crushing commute to an office. We get it.