12 creative ways companies are keeping employees happy at work right now — from virtual paint nights to a free stay in an Airbnb
The coronavirus pandemic shut down offices nationwide and is fundamentally changing how employers shape their culture.
Some companies have found a way to do it. In a May survey, Gallup found the percentage of "engaged" workers in the US — those who are highly involved in, enthusiastic about, and committed to their work and workplace — reachedHere's what several companies have done to make workers feel like they're still part of a team.Gina Halley Wright/rbb Communications
Video technology company OneDay gives 4 employees per month the opportunity to work from an Airbnb in the US of their choosing., spent a few weeks this summer working remotely from a cabin in Colorado. After leaving refreshed, he wanted to give that experience to other employees. He came up with an idea called "New Digs." As part of the initiative, four employees are selected each month to work from an Airbnb in the US of their choosing.
In addition, Wistia gave employees a gift card/voucher for either Amazon, a local plant shop, or the Caviar food delivery app to make the working at home experience a little more enjoyable. The team at Veracity knew the switch to remote work was an adjustment, so to make it easier, they sent employees a care package with small gifts like a company T-shirt, hand sanitizer, and more.
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