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When to Choose Synchronous Vs. Asynchronous Communication
As humans, we gravitate toward in-person, face-to-face, real-time communication — but that isn’t always the best choice for getting work done and respecting one another’s time.
What is a Hybrid Work Schedule?
With 65% of the workforce preferring a hybrid work schedule, it’s no wonder why more job listings have hybrid as their location. A hybrid work schedule which is the perfect blend of both on-site work and remote working is becoming more and more popular with companies today. And it seems it’s not going away anytime […]
What is a Hybrid Work Environment?
A hybrid work environment is simply a company whose employees can work both in-office and remotely from anywhere else. This work model may vary from company to company. Where Company A’s hybrid work schedule could be more flexible with employees fully in charge of their time, Company B’s may not. It all depends on your […]
10 ways to revamp your employee retention strategy
Employee retention isn’t just about saving your company time, money, or stress. It’s about creating an environment that nurtures growth, communication, and innovation. What’s the most significant factor that can increase your retention rates by 50% or more? Belonging. Employee turnover rates are higher than ever before. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, […]
Nonverbal Communication Cues To Feel More Human on Video PT. 1 – Your Virtual Handshake
Video is the only digital channel of connection that showcases the full spectrum of our nonverbal communication. On video, we can play around with our setup (our new virtual handshake), our body language and our vocal delivery, to send powerful messages to our audience. As many of us have experienced, video can be used in […]
Nonverbal Communication Cues To Feel More Human on Video PT. 3 – Tone
Part Three – A Note About Tone This post is part of a larger series on nonverbal communication cues for video. As referenced in this article on Slack-splaining, tone is one of the most missed cues in our professional written communication. On video – we can cut right to the chase, and ensure clarity of […]
Nonverbal Communication Cues To Feel More Human on Video PT. 2 – Body Language
Pt. 2 Building an Authentic Body Language Vocabulary for Video This post is part of a larger series on nonverbal communication cues for video. Body Language is the most popular component of nonverbal communication, and particularly over video, it can be the loudest. While the virtual playgrounds we find ourselves in may feel small, […]
Why are traditional employers afraid of flexible work?
Flexible work models are no longer exclusively about schedules; They’re about every aspect of work. Who, what, where, when, and how we work is changing. That’s an exciting opportunity.
(Data) Time Is Still Money: Why Effective Communication At Work Saves Both
Our recent survey of 3,000 office workers in the U.S. and UK uncovered surprising data about teams feeling stuck with old communications tools. Workers are frustrated with outdated tech, and companies are wasting hours and resources. Here’s insight into how to increase efficiency, improve the employee experience, and modernize your organization’s comms stack. The phrase […]
9 Online Teaching Tools For Modern Educators
Teachable, one of the many online teaching tools, made over $1 billion from sales of courses on their platform at the end of 2020. This figure shows just how big of a deal online education is in today’s world. During the 2020 pandemic, regular operations changed across industries. Introducing modern working methods into every sector, […]
5 ways to prevent proximity bias
Alongside returns to office and hybrid work, a discouraging trend emerged in 2021: proximity bias. The majority of knowledge workers are embracing flexible work options, especially with changes caused by the pandemic. But many are worried about their jobs, whether they’ll get promoted, and how they can demonstrate how valuable they are. One study found […]
How to Ask (The Right) Questions At Work
Afraid to ask questions at work? You’re not alone. In a recent study conducted by Harvard Business Review of 3000 employees, a whopping 70% reported they face barriers to asking more questions at work. One of the barriers? Fear of rejection and ridicule at work. You want to seem competent, in-control, and on top of […]
What is Microlearning: Bite-sized video learning
The average human now has an attention span of only 8.25 seconds. That’s less than a goldfish. And with decreasing attention spans comes the need to create educational content that your employees or students can easily consume while still getting full knowledge. Which is where microlearning comes in. Microlearning is a simplified form of learning […]
How we started a No Meeting Day at Loom
The last few years have brought massive changes to the work world. Even before the pandemic, companies were starting to turn towards more flexibility, more remote and hybrid work, and more… meetings. Prior to the pandemic’s acceleration of overwhelming meeting culture, 71% of managers said meetings were “costly and unproductive.” And since the onset of […]
How to Create a Great Organizational Culture at Your Company
Creating or transforming culture is a long, complex process because it’s the collective essence of various things including the company’s purpose, leadership style, and attitude towards employees. 94% of executives and 88% of employees think workplace culture is critical for business success according to a Deloitte survey. Almost everyone will tell you organizational culture is […]