Why Employee Engagement Pays Off
Many business leaders view happiness and engagement as one and the same, and use these terms interchangeably. Indeed, happiness and engagement share some similarities: the presence of one may increase the likelihood of the other. But are they the same? Happiness is an abstract feeling that is intrinsic and can be affected by a multitude of […]
Success Is Built on Dreams
If you look at the world’s most successful companies, they have two things in common: they are built on an enormous ambition and fueled by the visions of their extraordinary leaders. You can’t reach something that doesn’t exist in your imagination. To pursue dreams takes guts, and mastering courage is not easy because it requires living […]
HelloTeam GDPR guidance
A short guidance for compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation, otherwise known as the GDPR, by May 25, 2018. What is GDPR and Why is it Important? Learn more in our blog post. What is GDPR and Why is it Important? The GDPR is a European Union regulation that establishes a new framework for […]
Boosting Employee Engagement Through Structured Recognition
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.”The ultimate goal of anyone in a leadership role is to maximize performance of your teams, tap into their discretionary effort, and motivate your people to go above and beyond call of duty. It is one of the […]
The Handbook for Engaging Employee Communication
We at HelloTeam are proud to announce that we created The Handbook for Engaging Employee Communication. Promoting a strong and positive culture, especially for global teams, is key to your company’s long term success. Employees who feel inspired, connected and engaged are more productive and have higher tenures than their less engaged peers. Developing an engaging […]
How to Align Employee Goals to Your Company Strategy
There is a lot of talk about employee and career goals, but neither are effective if they are not being tied back to the company’s overall strategy and vision. Communicating the company’s goals in the beginning and then aligning individual goals towards the attainment of that goal prevents wasted effort and allows the contributions of each […]
How to Organize Your Team for Success
How to build and organize your team for success, a personal story from our CEO & Founder, Tanya Bakalov. Shortly after starting my career as a consultant at Deloitte, I joined my husband in a start-up in 2005, we started with two people in a garage like space (think Steve Jobs before Apple was Apple) and grew the […]
Goals Management: How to Create Professional Goals
Many of the world’s most successful companies leverage one of the major goal methodologies to provide a framework for achieving success. Goals give employers a means to evaluate an employee’s value and provide an employee with guidance on what is expected of them. Goals are equally beneficial to both parties and creating a framework that makes […]
The Perfect On-Boarding Process for Your New Hire
Every step in the on-boarding process of a new hire is vital, from before they begin their job, to their first day, initial 30 days, 90 days, and 1 year with the company. In this useful guide, we offer a step-by-step checklist for managers and HR practitioners on how to deliver a successful on-boarding experience.Before […]
How to Welcome Your Team to HelloTeam!
As you get started with HelloTeam it is important to remember ‘the first impression’ you give to your team as you introduce them to their new work companion, ‘HelloTeam’. In our experience, a warm welcome has gone a long way. Share some insight as to what you hope they get out if the system, why did you […]