Office Morale & Motivation

Today is the start of Mental Health Week – a national event that takes place during the first week of May to create awareness and get people talking about all issues related to mental health. Did you know that 70% of Canadian employees are concerned about the psychological health and safety of their workplace, and 14% don’t think theirs is healthy or safe at all? Obviously, there is work to be done!

Self-doubt happens to the best of us and at all levels – CEOs, managers, and finance professionals alike. The key to overcoming it, and understanding how to address it, is to not let it consume us.

Today is the one day of the year where people around the world collectively demonstrate support for environmental protection. It’s also a great reminder to everyone that there is still a lot of work to be done, and many things we can do individually and collectively to lessen our impact on the environment.

Compensation matters. It plays a key role in a candidate’s decision to apply for a position, and it has an impact on a company’s ability to attract and retain top performing talent in their industry. It’s no secret that when companies don’t pay well, word gets around and they develop a reputation for being “cheap.”

If your company is having issues with employee turnover, knowing why people are choosing to leave is vital if you want to correct the issue.

For many people, especially those who are out of work and searching for a job, it’s important to maintain a positive attitude and outlook to get some (Irish) luck on your side – and secure a job interview, call back, or even get a job offer.

While it’s important for morale and organizational culture to show your employees your appreciation year round, today is the official day of the year to show your team how much they mean to you.

Diversity is a hot button topic today. It has been gaining a lot of mainstream media attention and, in particular, it has become a focal point of companies seeking to improve and refine their recruiting efforts. It’s also something that your company needs to pay attention to if you want to be a destination for top talent in your industry.

To get in the Valentine’s Day spirit, we thought it would be a good idea to share some great ways that you can show your employees some love and appreciation (other than giving them a raise!). There is no shortage of ways you can do this – the key is to show them love and appreciation in ways that makes sense for them individually and ways that fit within your company culture.