Surprise, Surprise Teamphoria Announces Email Sucks Posted on December 11, 2024 by Chad NormanWe said it – email sucks. Email is one of, if not, the most impersonal forms of employee communication out there and yet we all are guilty of using it, in many cases when we know it’s not the correct employee communication given the situation and audience. When we started Teamphoria, of course the thought Read More
Teamphoria Clients Understand Why Company Culture Begins at The Top Posted on December 9, 2024 by Chad NormanCulture in the company we can do, but in the boardroom? …the room where we meet around a fancy table that seems to go for miles to discuss controversial topics in uncomfortable attire attempting to act and speak professionally all the while just wishing and praying that the meeting would end so we could go Read More
Millennials in the Workplace: Using Teamphoria to Attract, Engage and Retain Young Talent Posted on December 3, 2024 by Andrew StricklandTen thousand baby boomers retire every single day. That’s a lot of big, experienced shoes to fill in the workplace. It’s no wonder that attracting top talent is frequently cited as one of the biggest concerns of today’s CEOs — particularly when those CEOs are scouring for that talent among millennials. This misunderstood and heavily Read More
6 Things Earth, Wind, & Fire Can Teach Us About Employee Recognition Applied to Teamphoria Posted on November 24, 2024 by Chad Norman38 years ago, the penultimate pop funk band Earth Wind & Fire gave the world a classic: Shining Star. Released during their peak years, Shining Star delivered the uplifting, positive message that was so needed during the mid-70s. Nearly four decades later, the lyrics still ring true, and got me thinking about employee recognition. Your Read More
Teamphoria Talks Lessons on Employee Engagement from ‘Office Space’ Posted on November 21, 2024 by Lauren HurlockEmployee Engagement at Initech Oh, Initech: Mike Judge’s 1999 vision of a cubicle farm during the dot com boom is a study in what companies shouldn’t do. But what can we learn about employee engagement from Office Space? Milton Milton, the squirrely man with the thick coke bottle glasses, is a great example of the Read More
Nonprofit Employee Recognition Done Right – 5 Tips to Make the Most of Your Acknowledgements in Teamphoria Posted on November 18, 2024 by Amanda StrungsDon’t worry – we aren’t here to judge! In our book, any thank-yous, high-fives, fist bumps, positive emails, or words of encouragement are positive and beneficial. However, there are a few simple tips to make the most out of your employee recognition. Nonprofit employees are notorious for busting their behinds, so you want your team Read More
Teamphoria Talks 10 Traits of Successful Human Resources Managers Posted on November 11, 2024 by Andrew StricklandAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Human resources managers plan, direct and coordinate the administrative functions of an organization. They oversee the recruiting, interviewing and hiring of new staff; consult with top executives on strategic planning; and serve as a link between an organization’s management and its employees.” That may sound like a lot Read More
7 Ways Teamphoria Makes Your Employee Recognition Program Rock! Posted on November 10, 2024 by Chad NormanThis day in age, every employer should realize that employee recognition and employee engagement are vital to current and future success. No longer is there a need to prove the long-term benefits of engaging and recognizing employees. The research has been done and re-done. Engaged and recognized employees are your top performers, biggest supporters, and Read More
Teamphoria Discusses The Dreaded Self-Reviews Posted on November 7, 2024 by Amanda Strungs(And Why I Think You Should Make Your Employees Do Them.) Let’s be clear, I just finished my annual performance self-review. We have an amazing HR team that trimmed down the process. The questions were thought-provoking and applicable; it was technically painless; and it took me less than an hour. Overall the process was flawless, Read More
Teamphoria Lessens Workplace Frustration Posted on October 27, 2024 by Amanda StrungsI don’t mean to be a Negative Nancy, but I’m going to go there, let’s talk about the dark stuff. There’s no reason to sugar coat it; work is inherently stressful. There are deadlines, budgets, people, decisions – no matter how much you love your job, from time to time, there’s going to be something Read More