Hiring for the 360-Degree Fit
The negative impact of employee turnover, and the positive value of employee retention, cannot be understated. We tend to receive more satisfaction from jobs that match not only our skills but also interests and personality traits.The process by which we match candidates is the most critical (and controllable) part in developing a well-functioning team. Although the […]
Employee Happiness Score in 5 Seconds a Day
Want to achieve employee happiness? There is undisputed evidence that when employees are engaged and happy, organizations thrive. If you have been surveying employees via an annual questionnaire, it is a good baseline to gaining insights into your company’s broad engagement efforts. After all, employee engagement starts and ends with communication. But what about real-time feedback? […]
Benefits of Working From Home
With an unemployment rate of 3.9% and only 29% of millennials reporting that they are engaged in their jobs, attracting and retaining top talent has never been so challenging.As more millennials are entering the workforce, with them they bring changing needs and demands, most notably the increased desire for flexible hours and the ability to work […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tanya Bakalov talks Employee Engagement with VentureFizz
Earlier this week, our Founder & CEO, Tanya Bakalov had the opportunity to sit down with Colin Barry of VentureFizz for a Q&A about how her new Boston based start-up is helping businesses expand upon their employee engagement strategies. For Tanya, HelloTeam has been a natural progression in her professional career. After co-founding SevOne with her husband and witnessing a tremendous amount […]
Tanya Bakalov Joins Entrepreneur Of The Year 2018 Judging Panel
We’re very honored to be part of this year’s Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Judging Panel. As a 2016 winner, Tanya (our CEO & Founder) understands the tremendous value this program brings to the entrepreneurship community. Tanya will be a judge for the New England program, which includes: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine Rhode Island and Vermont. […]
Tanya Baklov Joins Nathan Beckord for Podcast
It’s always fascinating to have a window into the mechanics of raising funds for your start-up. Our CEO & Founder had the pleasure of joining Nathan Beckord of Foundersuite.com to talk about her process of raising capital for her second start-up, HelloTeam. The podcast is available on Soundcloud or iTunes.
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 […]