How to be an effective remote manager It’s estimated that 70% of an individual’s engagement is driven by their manager, according to Gallup. Not wellbeing programs. Not big work projects. Not colleagues. Managers. The “millennial” generation in particular says that...
What are work determinants of wellbeing? Workplace wellbeing and employee experience are the hottest topics around the watercooler. Sonic Boom’s wellness model has always appreciated the relationship between work, culture, community, and our health. However, COVID-19...
The power of skip-level meetings Skip-level meetings are exactly how they sound: those who manage managers “skip” over their direct reports to hear from other team members. According to SHRM, these appointments happen for two main reasons — to address problems within...
We asked ChatGPT about workplace wellness ChatGPT, created by OpenAI, is the latest technology to go viral and rack up users quicker than TikTok and Spotify. It’s a glimpse into the “mind” of artificial intelligence (AI), allowing everyday people to test...
What are soft skills and why do they matter? The days of hiring based on a single job requirement are out. Focusing on ‘upskilling’ and ‘soft skills’ is in. According to Fast Company, this is a top hiring focus in 2023. With the rise of...
It’s okay to laugh at work Workplaces can feel so … stuffy … sometimes. And while workplace wellness is an important and serious topic (especially now), it doesn’t mean the initiatives and language around it need to be stiff and void of personality. In fact,...
