Teamphoria Talks Hilarious Work-Life Lessons from Commencement Speeches Posted on August 5, 2024 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 Embraces the Madness! Posted on July 30, 2024 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 Talks 10 Traits of Successful Human Resources Managers Posted on July 28, 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
Teamphoria Employee Engagement Saves Lives (And Money!) Posted on July 25, 2024 by Chad NormanOK, saying employee engagement can save the lives of your team members may be a little hyperbolic, but hey – as leaders we need every advantage possible, right? The infusion of wellness programs into corporate America is nearly complete, and you’ll find health-based incentives in most benefits packages. It’s a no brainer to connect lower Read More
Teamphoria Talks Lessons on Employee Engagement from ‘Office Space’ Posted on July 20, 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
Clear the Air With Teamphoria: Promoting Transparency & Open Employee Communication in the Workplace Posted on July 7, 2024 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
Surprise, Surprise Teamphoria Announces Email Sucks Posted on June 27, 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 Lessens Workplace Frustration Posted on June 18, 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
The Federal Budget Includes Employee Engagement Measurement, and Your Organization Should Too Posted on June 2, 2024 by Amanda StrungsI’ve never been one to follow the ways of the White House Budget very closely. Heck, I can barely manage my bank account, much less understand how on earth you begin to breakdown a $4 trillion budget request. However a recent article in the Washington Post, “Six ways the White House budget would affect federal Read More
Nonprofit Employee Recognition Done Right – 5 Tips to Make the Most of Your Acknowledgements in Teamphoria Posted on April 9, 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