How to be an effective remote manager

How to be an effective remote manager

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?

What are work determinants of wellbeing?

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...
What are soft skills and why do they matter?

What are soft skills and why do they matter?

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

It’s okay to laugh at work

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,...
What do social norms have to do with engagement?

What do social norms have to do with engagement?

What do social norms have to do with engagement? Which statement is more likely to elicit excitement?   85% of colleagues have signed up for the wellness program!  Don’t be the 15% who haven’t signed up yet!   If your answer is #1, there’s a reason for that.  What are...