US Better Normal Week

Last week, the Simply Business US hub kicked off Better Normal Week. The week was designed to invite SBers back to the office from our various hubs to engage in team building activities, planning sessions as well as some good old fashioned fun. To celebrate, employees enjoyed delicious food and a host of activities, many of which were provided by local small businesses. We were thrilled to see so many SBers connecting and building our community, while also creating and furthering relationships we know will last a lifetime. 

Hear from some SBers on what they thought of the week’s events:  

Missy Steiman 

Vice President of People, Boston

“Coming together in person rejuvenated me beyond my own expectations. Spending time in our Boston hub with SBers collaborating, conversing, sharing ideas and having real FUN was just what we needed to boost our energy and creativity. I’m excited for the future where we will have more opportunities to create strong connections, enhance our culture and deliver on our ambitious goals.” 

Omar Akmal 

Insurance Product Development Specialist, Boston

“Better Normal Week was an exciting opportunity to meet some of my peers in person. I’ve made great connections, learned more about SB and had an amazing time!” 

Ellie Rogers 

Senior Designer, US

“Working from the UK, it's not always easy to catch up and collaborate with coworkers outside of my department. Better Normal Week has allowed me to make invaluable connections, have a better grasp of the company ambitions and walk away with a ton of new ideas – all while having the most incredible time. I feel so inspired and have made some wonderful memories, I don't think I've laughed so much in quite some time!”

Kendra Johnson-Albritton 

CSC Service Manager, Atlanta

“Better Normal Week was an amazing introduction to the Simply Business culture. I recently joined the team, and was able to not only meet everyone on my team, but other SBers as well through various activities and events. The amount of energy, collaboration, creativity and FUN at BNW was exciting and motivating. I am so glad to be a part of the SB family.” 

Mark Harris

?Senior Manager Product Operations, Boston

“Entering our Better Normal Week created an incredible opportunity for connections and meaningful interactions like none other that I've experienced in my 15+ years at Simply Business. Everyone was excited to get to spend quality time building relationships with colleagues, a lot of whom you'd only ever seen on Zoom. I've missed the ability to be spontaneously creative in an in person setting, bouncing ideas around whilst having a great time and I am grateful to have finally arrived at Better Normal, because it means that these in person collaborations can become the norm.”

Mirabelle Bason

Licensed Insurance Agent, Atlanta 

“Better Normal Week was more than I expected it to be. I was hired during the pandemic and it is easy to talk about a positive inclusive culture when we are working from home, but BNW proved it to be true. The people were amazing and everyone was genuinely excited to meet one another. It also allowed us to cultivate new friendships and meaningful connections.”