Our 2021 State of Employee Engagement pays particular attention to the impact that purpose-based programs have on the employee experience.
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Our 2021 State of Employee Engagement pays particular attention to the impact that purpose-based programs have on the employee experience.
People who travel are shown to be more open minded and entrepreneurial. But the harsh reality is that travel, is a huge source of someone’s personal carbon footprint.
The importance of values in a time of crisis is key. Leadership lessons from 9/11 teach you to be at your best when the world is at its worst.
A multinational pharmaceutical company took a fresh approach to engaging their workforce in their company-wide giving program.
Recharge days are not the only way to support employee wellbeing. WeSpire offers numerous programs that can help with employee wellness.
One of the largest state-operated utility companies in the US focuses on becoming a sustainable organization through both their services and their workplace.
Companies have saved nearly $9 billion in energy costs during the pandemic. The problem is that energy is just moving over to your employees.
This week, the international body of scientists that regularly review what’s happening with the climate (the IPCC) released their first report in eight years. The
Akamai quickly launched a innovative giving campaign that started with their employees and raised over $400,000 in just two weeks.
For the past two weeks many of my evenings have been spent at the 2020 Olympics. I rarely watch TV, let alone sports. However, I
Recently I was asked to speak to the women’s employee resource group of one of our customers about networking. The organizer shared that many women
Not long ago, I was talking to an attorney friend who works closely with a lot of startups. We were catching up on business when
Don’t discount Veterans in your hiring and equity practices. They have tremendous skills, leadership, and potential when included.
As leaders consider the future of work, recent research on the 4 day work week points to increased wellbeing, productivity, & happiness.
While traveling near or far this summer, choose local. It’s better for the environment, the economy, and most importantly you.
Most people want to make more sustainable choices but don’t know how. Can a new quiz can help you figure out how to Live Good?
Learn about a cutting-edge self-assessment and behavior change platform that empowers people to adopt more sustainable lifestyles.
Observing Juneteenth as a holiday is an opportunity to learn more about our history and celebrate equity, unity, and justice.
What would be the impact if the default rental car option was a hybrid? See how this simple shift would help us reach our 2030 emissions goals.
Companies are having trouble filling open positions. Is it labor market insanity or are there other underlying reasons to consider and address?
Cultivating culture, purpose, and impact through employee engagement is more important now than ever before as employees cope with today’s changing workplace.
The workplace needs to be a supportive community for our collective COVID grieving that helps all of us who have lost loved ones.
Coming back together after a year apart is so great in many ways, and can also be a little awkward at times. Here are 7 ways to deal with it at work.
This Mother’s Day, consider all the moms in your life & what they’ve been through this past year. It’s time to support them how they need it and consider the Marshall Plan for Moms.
In this 60-min webinar, learn practical strategies for how to support employee mental health in 2021 through connection, purpose & resilience.
Giving and getting feedback is an essential part of business and life. Doing so with radical candor is even more effective.
As we start to emerge from our cocoons and return to work, leaders need to consider psychological safety as we design the new hybrid world.
WeSpire is thrilled to announce that as of Earth Day 2021, we are officially a Public Benefit Corporation, which aligns our mission, values, and purpose
Ever wonder, of all the sustainable actions you could take, what one green thing is the most impactful? For Earth Day 2021, what’d your one green thing that you will try this year?
If this year has demanded one skill in particular, it’s adaptability. It’s time to keep focused on the big picture, but be flexible and creative as we re-evaluate the path forward. It is filled with opportunities to try new things and find better solutions to the ways we’ve always done things, even Easter Dinner.
From everyday allies to business leaders, our AAPI colleagues & neighbors need us to break through the hate to build more inclusive spaces.
Unlocking untapped funds for nonprofits takes novel approaches to corporate giving, employee matching, and personal philanthropy.
At the anniversary of the pandemic, now is the time for reflection and recalibration to design what we want our post-pandemic normal to be.
Earth Day 2021 (April 22nd) is almost here, and there is no better time to engage employees in learning about the environment and the small steps we all can take to reduce our carbon footprint to fight climate change.
If 2020 has taught us anything, it is that leaders need to be better humans. What have you done recently to learn how to be a better human?
Our research shows access to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) programs has dropped 35% since 2019. Possible causes? Reliance on in-person activities and volunteer leadership, as well as the lack of technology.
The struggles of working parents have never been more acute than during the pandemic. Cultural changes about parenting and work are needed.
During the pandemic, we have been able to see clearly that organizations—not just individuals—have different levels of resilience.
Since last year, companies have expanded their virtual volunteer efforts. But many of these initiatives were quick fixes or temporary adjustments in response to the
In a global business, leaders need to rethink and redefine the workday and teamwork. It’s a very small planet and we are now tightly connected.
What matters most for a thriving life at any age, besides healthy habits, is dedication to continuous learning.
Employers are tapping in to wearables as a way to support the entire employee experience.
Most leaders are aware of the mental health impact of the past 10 months. Yet, the enormity of the physical toll of suboptimal work from home conditions is only beginning to be understood.
Georgia is an great example of the phrase “you get what you organize for.” It is also a reminder of how long it can take for organizing efforts to pay off.
This webinar, featuring purpose advisor Bea Boccalandro, discusses the science-backed personal benefits of a workplace with social purpose.
How can business leaders leverage the idea of purpose to boost the happiness and engagement of their people at work?
As I reflect on the most important leadership lessons I have learned over the course of 2020, three rise to the top.
You have to understand the source of your emissions to know how to get to zero. As the saying goes, you can’t manage what you don’t measure.
We all need a hope intervention, but how do we do it? There are a number of exercises, but one of the simplest is to answer three questions.
Even in the midst of loss, there are things for which we can be grateful. Exercise your appreciation by taking time to reflect.
In early September, I got back into a rowing shell for the first time in seventeen years. Only this time, instead of 7 other women
Studies are highlighting the need to improve workplace collaboration. Tackling this comes down to company culture, workspace, and tech.
Now is the time in your career and in your life when you most need to find and use your compassion superpower. So, what should you do?
It’s not just the US reporting significant stress over the election; the world is on pins and needles. Here’s the best advice for leaders over the next few weeks.
WeSpire delivers custom corporate philanthropy and giving capabilities designed to encourage employees to make donations and request matches.
Your company needs an integrated ESG engagement strategy. Watch this webinar for ideas about aligning your goals with key culture metrics.
I have chosen as a CEO to make my opinions clear to my employees and to many others as well. But I have drawn a line at sharing my opinions with our users.
Caesars’ uses WeSpire to take their already strong employee corporate citizenship and community involvement program to the next level.
The Behavioral Project Library is the first solution of its kind, offering 350+ prebuilt employee engagement programs in areas that align with corporate initiatives.
The future may feel impossible to predict, but I encourage all of us to take a page from gardening and use this time to prepare to grow.
In behavior change, one of the most important lessons is to set “right-sized” goals. One recipe for success? Dream big and start small.
Leading through anxiety and traumatic moments is a challenge. This webinar discusses how leaders can effectively navigate while also managing business priorities.
The death of RBG — and the resulting surge of attention on gender equality — has reminded us we still have a lot of work to do.
People are tightening their belts during COVID. It isn’t how anyone would have chosen to reset their budget, but there are ways leaders can help.
Only 32% of employees are resilient, but research shows resilience brings more energy, confidence, enthusiasm, and better concentration.
The “firsts” in our lives matter. They have an outsized impact on progress. Who in your life is trying to be the first at something?
Join WeSpire partners Givinga and WeHero to discuss best practices for transitioning volunteering and giving efforts into the digital world.
The ability to vote in the U.S. has been a hard fought battle for many and barriers continue to emerge. This year give employees time to vote.
As an employer, a manager, an HR professional, or a caring colleague, there are things we can all do to help the folks around us deal with stress.
A purposeful pause is a known practice for restoring balance. As we wind down summer and gear up for the rest of 2020, you have permission to pause.
No one says that achieving consistency is easy. When an inconsistency emerges, leaders simply need to work to fix it and underscore their support.
This year brought on the world’s biggest remote working wave, speeding up the future of the hybrid workforce. Watch this webinar to learn how to drive employee engagement in this new era of hybrid work.
Ask yourself: “If I died today, what would I regret?” Write down what comes to mind, if anything. Then, just go.
Sponsor someone who is not already in the majority. It will be your personal pathway to contribute to a better, more just, and more equal working world.
Through social impact, volunteering, philanthropy, sustainability efforts and more, positive business can be a force for good.
On this Independence Day weekend in America, I have been reflecting on some of the words of that pledge cited so often long ago.
This pandemic has illustrated quite dramatically for me the power of a porch. Most importantly, they enable what matters to us when much else is stripped from our lives: connection and community.
Without significant support soon, more women will likely move to part-time work or leave jobs altogether to care for kids.
For the past 10 years, I have been a road warrior. While I plan to be back on the road soon, I hope we are entering a new era of mindful business travel.
To create an equitable workplace, employees need to be conscious about race and racism and take daily actions to end injustice. In this recording, learn how to move forward into inclusivity and racial equity.
Yes, words help to inspire action, but ultimately what matters is what you do. And when you do something and share it, your actions inspire others.
Harboring an idea for a new business? Just handed the circumstances to take the leap? Right now, the world needs brave people like you. Go ahead and launch.
Many people practice gratitude with a journal and write every day. That’s certainly the most proven way to get the benefits.
This week, the UN warned about the health toll of COVID-19. The focus wasn’t on the devastating physical effects; it was on mental health.
Whenever anyone does something innovative, new, or different, the naysayers are everywhere. Thankfully, they have little power over us.
Millions of Americans have filed for unemployment and the numbers continue to grow. More than ever, we need Employee Assistance Funds.
A COVID-19 version of the G.I. Bill could give everyone a path to build up their skills for the future and, ultimately, to build a better working world.
Because of COVID-19, citizens in Northern India are seeing the Himalayas due to reduced air pollution for the first time in 30 years.
As hard as it is right now, don’t be afraid to channel your optimism and do what you can do to prepare for or lean into that scenario now.
It’s good to have a plan, but it’s also good to avoid getting fixated on one version of success. Plan everyday to reinforce who you are.
Seeking best practices for digital engagement in sustainability? Want to celebrate Earth Day digitally? Watch this webinar to learn more.
We’ve just conducted the most rapid, large-scale test of global remote work ever. Now is the time for all of us to be more human.