How does your company encourage work-life balance?

When was the last time you sat in a meeting and thought “This definitely could have been an email?” Or maybe you’ve participated in a meeting that felt super disorganized or, dare we say, pointless. We’ve all been there, and at GRATITUDESgroup, we believe that the success of a meeting hinges on the work that happens before the group gathers. More importantly, creating a positive, synergistic time block with your team can have a massive impact on your employees’ engagement, buy-in, and productivity.?

So, with all that said, we’re excited to share that our meeting checklist is officially live!?

We’ve laid out a series of easy-to-follow steps from pre-planning to post-meeting follow-up. All of these steps work together to ensure that your attendees feel heard, valued, and respected.?

Need additional help creating meetings that optimize results? Contact us for more information.

Defining Your Core Values ?

Core values are the guiding principles that define an organization's identity and culture. They serve as the moral compass, shaping decision-making, and shaping the behavior of everyone within the organization. Creating strong and meaningful core values is a crucial step in establishing a purpose-driven culture that attracts and retains top talent.?

What are your company’s core values? Do they exist? Are they in need of a refresh? No worries, we’ve got you covered. This month, we published the ?Ultimate Guide to Talent Optimization. Core values, among many others, are just some of the topics we’ll be exploring.?

A New Take on Work-Life Balance ??

As the back-to-school season creeps in and fall calendars fill with activities, we’ve been thinking about what balance in your workday truly looks like. The definition of balance varies for every individual – for some, it’s being able to pick up your child from school or going to the mid-morning workout class that you love. Here’s where we’ve landed: True balance is achieved when you find a way to incorporate work with your everyday life. At GRATITUDESgroup, we’ve created a culture that doesn’t just allow balance, it encourages it. As you head into this new season, take a moment to reflect on how your organization’s culture treats balance in the workplace.?

What does balance mean to you? Let us know on our most recent Instagram post.?