Advice for This Trying Time: SMILE
I think we can all agree: it’s a challenging time for us, as a nation and a world, and there’s a lot of fear out there. Uncertainty. Loss. Hopelessness. I can feel it growing in the people around me every day. I can feel it growing in myself, every day. The streets are empty, jobs […]
Top 7 Tips for Staying Healthy When Working from Home
Times are changing! Working from home and flexible work schedules have become the “new normal.” According to Flexjobs, roughly 5 million Americans work remotely and that number is growing rapidly. In most cases, employers are reaping the benefits from these employees. More recently, remote work has been in the headlines. With increasing concern around the […]
Employers Like Me – Top 6 Takeaways
Last week, I was truly blown away by the success of our Employers Like Me event. We met for lunch at the lovely Atlanta Botanical Garden and more than 50 companies were in attendance. I was thrilled and honored to be asked to moderate for our wonderful panelists, keynote Barbara Barrett of Langdale Industries, and […]
A Brief History of Corporate Wellness: From “0, 5, 10” to Big Data
A few months back, I attended a conference (you can read my recap and takeaways here) and was amazed to see how diverse the Corporate Health and Wellness industry has become. I saw everything from a tracker that counts reps on weight benches, to clothing that measures real-time biokinetics. Swimming in this sea of innovation, there […]
Happy Thanksgiving From GoPivot
The holidays are a wonderful time to stop and reflect on the past year of hard work, milestones, and well-earned results. This Thanksgiving, the team at GoPivot wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude and appreciation for the things that fill our lives with joy and happiness on a daily basis. Our Awesome […]
HLTH Conference 2019: Our Top 5 Takeaways
We had an amazing time at HLTH in Las Vegas last week. I was fortunate to host a Tech Talk on the Main Stage to discuss incentive-based behavior change in the workplace. GoPivot also hosted a custom 2-day “HLTH-Y Challenge” where participants were able to try out our platform and earn rewards. It’s always energizing […]
Who Creates The World?
Sunday at church our minister posed a profound question that I have been wrestling with ever since: “At the end of our lifetime, what would people line up to thank us for?” I had two immediate thoughts. The first, “How long would my line be?” The second, “Who would be in the line?” I grew up […]
Company Culture: What Is It & How Can It Be Changed?
The Truth About Company Culture Defining “company culture” is the first step in figuring out how best to change a culture that proves a poor match for a given company’s mission. Looking at what constitutes company culture and examining the four most common types of company cultures can help business owners decide what needs to […]
Employee Recognition Programs: Rewarding a Job Well Done
Employee satisfaction in the workplace is a key element to attracting and retaining talented workers in any field. While monetary compensation is clearly a major motivator for many workers, the idea of employee recognition is an important one that can often be overlooked. Beyond the desire for money, the need to feel appreciated and good […]
Employee Incentive Programs Explained
Motivation is a two-way street. If you’re struggling to motivate your employees, it’s important that you remember that they must meet you halfway. That being said, your actions will speak louder than your motivational speeches if you want a successful employee motivation program. Customize the Gift To best motivate employees with gifts, you need information. […]
