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Employee burnout is one of today’s biggest trends — and that’s not good news. One study showed 85 percent of people have expressed a decline in well-being since the start of the pandemic, and another study found 67 percent believe burnout has worsened over the past year. It’s never been more…

At a glance, Labor Day might seem like the most ironic of holidays. What are we celebrating? Work! How are we celebrating? By not working! Jokes aside, Labor Day is a commemoration of the historical efforts that went into so many of the rights and protections that safeguard today's workers.…

The typical image of stress is someone working at 100 mph — putting out fires, fulfilling obscene demands, long hours, and the constant pressure of deadlines and jobs and angry colleagues. Even writing that sentence was stressful. But we now know that stress can take many forms and be triggered…

In the first post of this series focusing on our recent SoGoStudy about work life today, we provided the demographics and basics of the study. A quick catch-up on the foundation of the study: More than half of those who work remotely want to continue to work remotely for the foreseeable…

As businesses begin to return to in-person work, many of us are faced with the tragic truth of having to leave our furry, feathered, scaled, or hairless friends at home. Regardless of whether you’ve recently adopted a quarantine kitten or have had the same tortoise for 10 years, after 16…

There's so much happening out there -- vaccination conversations, travel trials, return-to-office quandaries -- but it's always a good time to pause, take a deep breath, and -- sneeze? Ah, spring. It’s early May, and the sun is shining warmly, I hear a multitude of bird songs, the trees lining…

Employee experience is a critical conversation in offices and "offices" around the world, both in these times of social isolation and in general employee engagement efforts. We're always interested in finding out what keeps our colleagues and clients connected, both to their work and to their personal strengths and values.…

Employee experience has come to be viewed as a strategic area for companies to drive value. While its importance is widely recognized, a disconnect between aspiration and actuality can remain. This is particularly problematic when employees expect interactions with the business on par with the customer experience (CX) they are…

If you’re like me or many of the people I know, working from home has provided a lot of benefits: no commute, working from the comfort of your own couch, snacks are more easily accessible, and the list goes on. With every list of benefits comes a list of challenges…

Since I’ve been working from home, I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside two furry coworkers – my dog, Klara, and my cat, Chester. They’re undoubtedly one of my favorite parts of working from home. Just being in the same room as them brightens my day. Don’t get me wrong…

15 Small Routines to Make a Difference in Employee Well-being (and Fight Burnout)

Labor Day: The Past and Future of Work

Workplace Stress: Signs You Need to “Step Back” and How to Do It

SoGoStudy: Why are employees leaving and why are employees staying?

RTO: Pandemic Pets and Separation Anxiety

The Duality of Spring: Gripes and Gratitude in the Season of Bloom

Unblock Creativity: Wear Your Art on Your Sleeve

CX Expectations and How They Impact Employee Experience

No Days Off: The PTO Problem During the Pandemic

Strange Days: The Benefits of Pets as Coworkers