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How to Engage Employees: Tips for Improving Employee Motivation and Engagement

Millennials currently make up about 75 percent of the workforce. Because the majority of workers are in that generation, it doesn’t bode well that they are the least engaged generation at work . Only 29 percent of these workers say that they feel engaged in their jobs, 55 percent say they’re not engaged, and 16 percent are actively disengaged. Not only does this lead to unhappy and stressed workers, it also can severely decrease productivity.  The good news is there are very simple and actionable steps that you can take in order to improve this situation for your business and for your employees. Worker productivity is obviously important for a company, but you also want to make sure that your employees are happy and healthy. This article is going to discuss 4 simple steps that can help you and your employees thrive at work. 1. Go Green While it’s definitely encouraged to implement sustainable and environmentally friendly practices at your company, we mean this point...

Seasonal Office Decorations: Beat the Winter Blues and Match the Season’s Vibes

Did you know that over 66 percent of American workers report feeling more stressed around the winter and holiday seasons? And studies show that this holiday stress is beginning as early as October. Between additional home and work obligations, general holiday stress, the days getting dark earlier, and the cold weather, it’s no wonder seasonal depression and anxiety spike around this time. While seasonal office decorations can’t fix everything, they can boost morale, decrease stress, and get people excited for the fun parts of the season instead of only focusing on the stressful parts. Keep reading for a few tips on how to use office holiday decorations to improve your office! 1. Office Plants Plants and greenery are amazing options for office decor all year round because of their ability to improve the health and wellness of your employees. Studies show that plants in office environments can reduce stress levels sometimes by as much as 60 percent!  Less sunlight ...