6 Things Earth, Wind, & Fire Can Teach Us About Employee Recognition Applied to Teamphoria Posted on October 23, 2020 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 How Your Favorite TV Bosses Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day! Posted on October 19, 2020 by Amanda StrungsHappy National Employee Appreciation Day! Today’s the day created for your boss to shower you with gifts and employee recognition. And while we recommend a steady diet of digital employee recognition here at Teamphoria HQ, any attention from leadership is welcome. But in the employee recognition department, not all bosses are on the same page Read More
Teamphoria Embraces the Madness! Posted on October 8, 2020 by Amanda StrungsFour Ways to Engage Your Employees During March Madness It’s March! Basketball fans across America are rejoicing that the big tournament is finally upon us. Meanwhile, executives are seeing red dollar signs roll in their eyes. But guess what I saw… (but seriously, you’ll never guess.) I saw statistics about March Madness that are POSITIVE. Read More
Teamphoria Lessens Workplace Frustration Posted on October 5, 2020 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
5 Ways Digital Employee Recognition in Teamphoria Shapes Company Culture Posted on October 4, 2020 by Chad NormanEvery person, word, action, wall color, email, and vending machine snack at an organization ultimately shapes its company culture, but nothing can chisel, sand, and refine company’s vibe like employee recognition – especially when it’s digital. It’s been shown time and time again that praise from a manager and peers is an effective motivator at Read More
Dear CEO – Love, Teamphoria Posted on September 30, 2020 by Chad NormanDear CEO, Did you know that it is your responsibility to make your employees happy? Well, it is! Your first thought may be, “Oh great, like I need something else to do,” BUT if you simply make sure your people are happy you will see the benefits in countless ways like increased creativity, innovation, performance, Read More
Teamphoria Talks Hilarious Work-Life Lessons from Commencement Speeches Posted on September 25, 2020 by Amanda StrungsThe new graduating class is about to join the workforce. Brace yourselves, folks. You are about to see some crazy dates come across the resumes on your desk. Born sometime around 1993, these young adults have only seen one President Bush in the Oval Office and have grown up on laptops and cell phones. Put Read More
Teamphoria Talks 10 Traits of Successful Human Resources Managers Posted on September 20, 2020 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
Clear the Air With Teamphoria: Promoting Transparency & Open Employee Communication in the Workplace Posted on September 19, 2020 by Andrew StricklandJust as consumers expect transparency from the companies and brands they love, employees also expect transparency from their places of work. In fact, transparency continues to grow in importance among the workforce — particularly as more and more millennials enter it. Not convinced? Check out these statistics: Based on a survey of more than 1,500 Read More
Teamphoria Company Culture Experts Say Take Time to Reflect Posted on September 4, 2020 by Amanda StrungsIt’s 5:00 pm. You slam the laptop closed, race out the door, and start thinking about your evening. Let’s see… there’s dinner, soccer practice, laundry… let the games begin! Hold up – for two minutes. We promise it will be worth it. According to a study done by the University of Florida, stress level & Read More