11 fascinating social work theories
Social work explores human through the lens of their social environments. Over the years, hundreds of social work theories have been developed...
Making rewards more meaningful with thousands of gift cards to choose from
Workstars is now better equipped than ever to help make work rewarding. Our product teams wanted employees to have even greater choice...
What does the Sociometer Theory of Self-Esteem state?
You may think of self-esteem as a term that belongs exclusively in self-help books. You may even consider it a euphemism for...
14 qualities of any good manager
Not all managers are created equal. Some are downright awful, whereas others can push us faster towards our life and career goals....
The winning psychology of owning your mistakes and apologizing at work
It feels awful when we make a mistake at work, especially when it carries bad consequences – such as costing the company...
The invisible productivity factors
Ah, productivity. It’s the Holy Grail for any manager in any workplace: “How can I get my team to produce the most...
How Machias Savings Bank improved employee satisfaction and increased commitment to company values
Machias Savings Bank, also known as “The Bank of YES”, has been helping individuals and businesses within Maine to say “YES” to...
Great managers vs natural leaders: What’s the difference (and does it matter?)
In the world of leadership, two figures stand tall: the Great Manager and the Natural Leader. They’re not interchangeable, no matter how...
Workstars now integrates seamlessly with the HRIS you use every day
It is now even easier to set up, launch, and manage your employee recognition program with Workstars! Our development teams have been...
AI in HR: Where are we at (and where are we going to end up?)
Bard, Bing, and ChatGPT. They’re all names that have dominated the headlines recently – and with good reason. That’s because, whether we...
Employee Appreciation Day – 17 ideas that show you care
Originally invented by Dr Bob Nelson in 1995, Employee Appreciation Day takes place on the first Friday in March, and was created...
10 companies with employee feedback running through their culture
In today’s dynamic business landscape, the most successful companies are those that listen, adapt, and evolve based on the feedback of their...
