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The Price of Recruitment: Calculating the True Cost of New Hires

Hiring new staff can be costly and possibly the most expensive aspect of running a business. However, employees are the driving force behind a company’s growth and success, making the hi...

In Research, Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance, Bot, Mar 30, 2023

Work Smarter, Not Longer: The Power of a 4-Day Work Week

Between June and December 2022, Fred Lewsey from the University of Cambridge conducted the world’s largest trial on a four-day working week. The study involved 61 companies comprising ap...

In Rewards, Work-Life-Balance, Productivity, Education, Research, Mar 23, 2023

Reinforcing Feedback In Online Education

Removed from the classroom and separated from their classmates and teachers, many students have struggled with a lack of feedback. Against the backdrop of a global pandemic, remote learn...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jun 26, 2020

10 Mental Health Tips For Remote Working

As we try to navigate the “new normal” of remote working, it’s important that we do not neglect our mental health or wellbeing. If you ever find yourself in a position where you are havi...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jun 05, 2020

Gratitude In The Workplace: Appreciation Goes A Long Way

As an employer and team leader, how can you invest in the future of your workplace? At Karma, we believe that showing gratitude and appreciation towards your employees is a great place t...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, May 28, 2020

The Impact Of COVID-19 On Workplace Teams

In the aftermath of COVID-19, what does the “new normal” look like for workplace teams? What noticeable changes can we expect to see in how workplace teams communicate and interact with ...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, May 13, 2020

The Ultimate Guide to Remote Working on Microsoft Teams

Is your team ready to start embracing the remote working culture? The sudden rise of remote working, in response to the global pandemic, has presented unique challenges to workplace team...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, May 01, 2020

The Unexpected Remote Working with Slack - The Ultimate Guide

Is your team looking for ways to adjust to remote work during this uncertain time? Remote working definitely takes some getting used to. It can pose unique challenges when it comes to th...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Apr 29, 2020

Remote Working: The Importance Of Human Interaction

In these uncertain times, how can you boost the positivity of your remote working team members to drive productivity and profitability? In this article, we are going to explore several p...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Apr 10, 2020

Overcoming The Barriers to Remote Work. Part 3: The Future

What are some of the existing barriers to remote work? How can we overcome these in the future? FlexJobs and Global Workplace Analytics recently produced a special report on the growth o...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mar 27, 2020

The Revolution of Remote Work. Part 2: The Present

In recent years, the rapid advances in cloud technology have enabled workers to complete day-to-day tasks from the comfort of their own homes. According to Global Workplace Analytics, re...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mar 21, 2020

Positive Workplace Culture: 5 Reasons Why It’s Important

Shifting workplace culture is far from easy. It often requires systemic change and this doesn’t happen instantly. Although, with the right tools and resources, this can be achieved quick...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mar 12, 2020

The History & Future Of Remote Work. Part 1: The Past

There’s a revolution happening in workplaces across the globe. But how did we get here? In this article, we are going to explore the history of the remote working revolution. The remote ...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 28, 2020

Workplace Bonding in a Digital Era

The issue of loneliness in organizations is chronic. The impact this can have on workplace effectiveness is devastating. So, how can organizations use digital technology to bring their t...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 23, 2020

Workplace Gamification Making Employees More Productive And Happier

Gamification takes the characteristics that we like about games and applies them to everyday scenarios. The aim of gamification is to appeal to our natural affinity for achievement and c...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 10, 2020

Tracking Progress Can Drive Workplace Productivity

Keep your eye on the prize! Whether you’re striving to achieve a career ambition or personal goal, having the ability to stay focused and driven can be immensely challenging. At the begi...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 30, 2020

Driving Workplace Performance With Positive Reinforcement

Over the course of our lives, at one time or another, every one of us has taken the wilful decision to break a rule. From driving above the speed limit to missing an assignment deadline,...

In Research, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 21, 2020