10 Practical Employee Motivation Strategies

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The Evolution of Karma: a New Chapter Begins

Three years ago, the world experienced a significant shift when remote work became the new norm due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies were scrambling to find ways to maintain and bo...

In Slack, Microsoft Teams, Subscription Plan, Product development, Mar 17, 2023

The Workers with Social Anxiety Fearing the Return-to-Office

For Alex, her social anxiety began when she was only a child. The 21-year-old, now living in North Carolina, US, moved often during her childhood. She says that she always found herse...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Apr 13, 2022

Employers are Failing to Address the New Realities of Work. In turn, It's Sparking a 'Hidden Resignation' of Burned-out Employees

My friend had also determined that since the promotion called for more travel and time spent away from family, it just wasn’t worth it. Aside from that, the promotion was made less a...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 10, 2022

The Great Resignation vs The Great Migration

You have likely heard about The Great Resignation. If not, The Great Resignation is an ongoing trend seeing over 3.4% of the US workforce leaving their jobs every single month. While ...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Dec 10, 2021

Creating a happy workplace with holistic digital solutions

According to Deloitte, 88% of employees believe a distinct workplace culture is important for success. When employees feel their values are reflected in the company they work for, the...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Oct 09, 2021

Combat Zoom fatigue with casual workplace conversation

The number of employees relying on video conferencing skyrocketed in March 2020 after the first lockdown announcement. By April, Zoom had over 300 million video conferencing participa...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Sep 24, 2021

The role of shared values in successful businesses

Shared values are at the very core of every business. They keep employees engaged and focused, give your business an original voice, and are the basis of product design and developmen...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, May 15, 2021

One year in; remote work and the new normal

Remember back to a time when we would say things like “when everything is back to normal in a week or two?” Then the lockdown kept being extended, more and more guidelines were put in...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Apr 15, 2021

How to use Karma Rewards for a productive workplace

Karma is a tool that integrates with Slack and MS Teams to provide classes and workplaces with the ability to build happier, more engaged teams. One of the key features of Karma is th...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Nov 24, 2020

A Distance Learning Solution for Successful, Happy Students

COVID-19 is a topic we cannot escape (sorry). The same guidelines that keep us safe from the virus impact almost every aspect of our lives, including education. Especially education, ...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Nov 13, 2020

The simple solution for employee engagement: Micro-feedback

Presenteeism; the grown-up equivalent of staring off into space during class and imagining you are superman. Except now instead of just annoying Ms.Jones, employees are costing their ...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Oct 16, 2020

Continuous and anonymous feedback in the workplace for a happier team

Whether feedback should be anonymous or not creates a level of divisiveness up there with pineapple on pizza or how to pronounce “gif”. Those who oppose anonymity when collecting work...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Oct 07, 2020

Reducing employee stress with these work from home engagement tips

Almost overnight, COVID-19 went from being an interesting news story to a world-wide pandemic and our lives completely changed. Sure, the isolation has given the internet a whole new ...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Sep 25, 2020

Praise may be the key to student success with distance learning

The way we teach students has gone through a sudden change in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It might feel like students have it easy; they can roll out of bed 2 minutes before cl...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Sep 10, 2020

5 Tips For Remote Team Leaders on Slack

As the world adapts to remote working, team leaders need to find ways to make the transition from the physical workspace as smooth as possible. By doing this, remote team leaders will...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Aug 01, 2020

The Value Of Teacher Feedback In A Remote Classroom

Have you been underestimating the value of teacher feedback? Whether you are in a physical or remote classroom, providing students with feedback is vital to the improvement of their p...

In Education, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jul 24, 2020

What Is Workplace Diversity And Why Is It Important?

Workplace diversity is something that businesses of all shapes and sizes are starting to prioritize. In this article, we are going to be looking at how a workforce, enriched with prog...

In Diversity, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jul 17, 2020

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.

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 h...

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 plac...

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 wi...

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?

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?

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 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?

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,...

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 qu...

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

5 Smart Tactics for Easing Tension in Your Office

Everyone at work is expected to perform to a high standard, and often under times of duress.

In Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mar 02, 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.

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 thei...

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