15 Thoughtful Ways to Onboard New Hires

15 Thoughtful Ways to Onboard New Hires
First impressions matter—especially at work. Here are 15 thoughtful ways you can onboard new hires and make them feel welcomed.
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15 Thoughtful Ways to Onboard New Hires
First impressions matter—especially at work. According to a Gallup report, only 12% of employees strongly agree that their organization does a great job onboarding new hires. That’s a...
In Remote Team, Onboarding, Values-Driven Culture, May 23, 2025How Recognition Platforms Enhance Remote Team Dynamics
The way we work has changed forever. With nearly 30% of the global workforce now working remotely full-time and even more operating in hybrid setups, businesses are quickly realizing ...
In Remote Team, Motivation, Values-Driven Culture, May 22, 2025How Karma Reduces Office Politics and Encourages Positivity
Office politics. Just reading those words can make employees bristle. From whispered power plays to credit-stealing and passive-aggressive behavior, office politics are often cited as...
In Office Politics, HR tools, Company Culture, Recognition, May 21, 2025How Karma Aligns Recognition with Company Values
In a world where company culture is often defined more by actions than mission statements, one question continues to challenge even the most forward-thinking leaders: How do you make ...
In Company Values, Employee Engagement, Company Culture, Recognition, May 20, 2025Why Recognition Will Shape the Future of Teamwork
Teamwork has always been at the heart of thriving organizations—but how we define, cultivate, and measure it is rapidly evolving. As workplaces adapt to hybrid models, AI-driven workf...
In Teamwork, Remote Teams, Collaboration, Productivity, May 19, 2025Using Karma on the Go: Mobile Accessibility Features
In the modern workplace, agility is everything. Teams are distributed, employees are often on the move, and the traditional 9-to-5 desk-bound routine is no longer the norm. Whether yo...
In Remote Team, Recognition, Collaboration, Hybrid Teams, May 16, 2025Solving Workplace Disconnect with Karma Web Platform
In today’s fast-paced, hybrid, and increasingly digital workplaces, disconnection has become a quiet epidemic. Employees report feeling unseen, unheard, and undervalued—not because th...
In Team Connection, Recognition, Collaboration, Hybrid Teams, May 15, 2025From Conflict to Collaboration: Karma as a Team Harmony Tool
Every workplace has moments of friction—missed deadlines, clashing opinions, differing communication styles. Conflict is an inevitable part of collaboration, but how a team moves thro...
In Conflict, Recognition, Collaboration, Positive Feedback, May 14, 2025Rewarding Effort Over Results: A Paradigm Shift Powered by Karma
In today’s workplace, success is often measured in outcomes—targets hit, revenue earned, tasks completed. But a quiet revolution is underway. Forward-thinking companies are reimaginin...
In Rewards, Recognition, Appreciation, Hybrid Teams, May 13, 2025The Science of Recognition: How Karma Makes It Easy
Recognition is more than a feel-good practice—it’s a scientifically proven catalyst for motivation, productivity, and engagement. The brain loves acknowledgment, and companies that un...
In Remote Team, Recognition, Positive Feedback, Team Morale, May 12, 2025The Recognition Revolution: Why Top Teams Reward People Differently Now
Let’s be honest: most companies talk about “culture” but struggle to act on it. Work is faster, more remote, more complex. And yet the simple things — a thank-you, a high five, a mome...
In Modern Workplace, Recognition, Appreciation, Positive Culture, May 09, 2025Recognizing Remote Employees: Karma’s Solution to Distributed Teams
The modern workplace is no longer defined by a physical office. In 2025, distributed teams are the norm, not the exception. According to Gallup, nearly 8 in 10 employees worldwide now...
In Remote Work, Recognition, Asynchronous Communication, May 09, 2025Addressing Employee Burnout Through Timely Recognition
Burnout isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a full-blown workplace crisis. In 2024, a report from McKinsey Health Institute found that almost 60% of employees globally report experiencing burn...
In Burnout, Recognition, Wellness, Team morale, May 08, 2025Turning Everyday Wins into Milestones with Karma
In every organization, big wins often get the spotlight: launching a product, landing a major client, hitting a revenue goal. But what about the smaller, everyday moments that make th...
In Company Culture, Recognition, Feedback, Karma bot, May 07, 2025Recognition as a Strategic Tool for Leadership Development
In the race to build high-performing teams and retain top talent, leadership is everything. But leadership today looks different than it did even a decade ago. It’s no longer about hi...
In Leadership, Recognition, Feedback, Performance, May 06, 2025How Karma Shapes the New Era of Positive Workplace Cultures
The way we work has changed forever. With remote teams, generational shifts, and a growing emphasis on mental well-being, the modern workplace is undergoing a cultural transformation....
In Positive culture, Recognition, Appreciation, Motivation, May 05, 2025The Future of Employee Happiness: Building on Recognition
In a world where automation is on the rise, AI is reshaping industries, and remote work is rewriting the rules of business, one thing remains a constant in the workplace: the need for...
In Employee Happiness, Recognition, Appreciation, Future of Work, May 02, 2025The Evolution of Workplaces: Recognition as a Foundational Pillar
Workplaces have come a long way since the days of punch cards and cubicles. From factory floors to open-plan tech hubs and now to virtual, hybrid teams, the way we work has undergone ...
In Modern Workplace, Recognition, Appreciation, Hybrid Work, May 01, 2025From Transactional to Transformational: The Role of Recognition Culture
In today’s fast-paced and people-centered workplaces, businesses are finally waking up to a powerful truth: recognition is not a perk — it’s a strategy. Gone are the days when a pat o...
In HR strategy, Recognition, Appreciation, Leadership, Apr 30, 2025Creating a Workplace Culture of Gratitude: The Next Frontier
In an era marked by automation, rapid change, and evolving workforce expectations, companies are discovering that the most sustainable edge isn’t just found in innovation or strategy—...
In Gratitude, Recognition, Appreciation, Wellbeing, Apr 29, 2025How Recognition Culture Drives Company Growth
In today’s fast-paced, highly competitive business world, companies are constantly chasing the next growth hack. From AI investments to process automation and customer experience upgr...
In Company Growth, Recognition, Motivation, Retention, Apr 28, 2025Why Employee Recognition Will Be a Top Priority for CEOs in 2025
In the high-stakes, fast-evolving world of business, CEOs are always on the lookout for the next game-changing strategy. In 2025, one of the most powerful moves won’t be a new product...
In Recognition, Mental Health, Retention, Remote Work, Apr 18, 2025Recognition Platforms and Their Role in Shaping Millennial-Friendly Cultures
In today’s workforce, millennials represent the largest generation, making up over 35% of the global labor force, according to Pew Research Center. With their rise to professional dom...
In Recognition, Millennial Culture, Retention, Company Values, Apr 17, 2025The Synergy of Recognition and Sustainability in Modern Companies
In today’s rapidly evolving corporate landscape, two forces are reshaping how businesses define success: recognition and sustainability.
In Recognition, Sustainability, Modern Workplace, Values, Apr 16, 2025The Role of Recognition in Building a High-Performance Workplace
What makes a workplace high-performing? Great strategy? Talented hires? Cutting-edge tools?
In Recognition, Remote Team, Performance, Feedback, Apr 15, 2025The Evolution of Recognition: From Trophies to Real-Time Feedback
Recognition in the workplace isn’t a new concept. For as long as people have been working, they’ve sought appreciation—whether it came in the form of a handshake, a gold watch, or a s...
In Recognition, Feedback, Employee Retention, Motivation, Apr 14, 2025The Connection Between Recognition and Employee Productivity
Employee productivity is the backbone of any successful organization. It determines efficiency, impacts revenue, and ultimately shapes a company’s culture. While various factors influ...
In Recognition, Productivity, Company Values, Motivation, Apr 10, 2025How Frequent Recognition Can Lead to Continuous Improvement
In a fast-paced world where businesses aim to innovate, adapt, and outperform competitors, one factor quietly but consistently drives results: recognition. While often considered a “s...
In Recognition, Rewards, Feedback, Remote work, Apr 09, 2025Rewards in Karma 101: Custom and Automatic via Tango Cards
Employee recognition is one of the most powerful tools for boosting engagement, improving morale, and driving productivity in the workplace. However, recognition doesn’t always have t...
In Automatic rewards, Custom rewards, Recognition, Remote work, Apr 08, 2025How to Foster Peer-to-Peer Recognition in Remote Work Settings
When you’re not bumping into coworkers at the coffee machine or giving kudos in a team meeting, recognition can easily fall by the wayside. Remote work has brought flexibility and fre...
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