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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

Workplace Gamification Making Employees More Productive And Happier

Gamification takes the characteristics that we like about games and applies them to everyday scenarios.

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

Top 20 Ideas For Remote Team Bonding

Despite the distance, there are plenty of group activities that your remote teams can engage in to help them bond and get to know each other. Here at Karma, we’ve outlined a list of 2...

In Podcast, Appreciation, Recognition, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Feb 07, 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.

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 deadli...

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

Motivating Employees Through Appreciation in the Workplace

What gets you out of bed in the morning? It’s a question of motivation — the underlying reasoning behind your actions. For the vast majority of society, employment is the gateway to e...

In Engagement, Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 13, 2020

Using Fun Pics to Promote Positive Emotions in the Workplace

There is often an intensity to workplace environments, with employees carrying deadline-filled workloads that induce stress and anxiety - contributing to poor mental wellbeing. Workpl...

In Engagement, Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 06, 2020

Using Micro-Feedback to Engage Employees in the Workplace

Nobody likes to give negative feedback to their co-workers. For many leaders, it can be one of the most challenging aspects of their managerial role. Despite being difficult to delive...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jan 01, 2020

Why Do Millennials Leave Top Companies?

More stunning statistics have revealed that millennials will be on the move next year. According to ​Deloitte​, only 28% of millennials expect to stay with their employer for five yea...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Dec 23, 2019

Feeling Burned Out Today?

Hardworking people talk about feeling ‘burned out’ all the time, usually in the context of their job. The phrase is often uttered in moments of exhaustion and despair. When you hear s...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Dec 16, 2019

Peer Recognition With Karma Bot Can Boost Team Culture

Who doesn’t love to feel appreciated? We all crave a little bit of recognition every once in a while, even if we don’t admit to it.

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Slack, Dec 09, 2019

Who Is Burned Out, And Why?

You’re about to find out why many experiences can leave someone being drained of energy regularly. Fascinating and shocking, the aspect of burnout is inescapable conditions, mostly fo...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Nov 25, 2019

Karma Unlimited

Karma Unlimited: there is no such thing as too many ‘thank-you’s.

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Nov 18, 2019

(Possibly) The Best Recognition and Appreciation Tool for Microsoft Teams

Karma is one of the most popular employees appreciation and recognition system on MS Teams marketplace. It works seamlessly with Microsoft Teams. Today, the lack of recognition is one...

In Appreciation, Recognition, Dashboard, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Oct 14, 2019

¹⁄₃ of Employees Plan to Leave. Soon.

How to increase retention by simply helping people growA few years ago, one of my hardest working direct reports came to say he was resigning early from a contract.

In Millennials, Rewards, Microfeedback, Appreciation, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Slackbot, Aug 12, 2019

How Chatting Reveals Values

Small talk has a big impact

In Millennials, Appreciation, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Slackbot, Aug 06, 2019

Dishonesty Can, and Most Likely Will, Fly Your Startup into The Mountain

Hey, I’m Stas Kulesh. I grew up in the far-easter part of Siberia, studied Computer Science and Nuclear Physics, played in a band, got excited by the indie-games making and left the u...

In Millennials, Appreciation, Bots, Microsoft Teams, Slackbot, Jul 29, 2019

Replace Burnout

Great high-performers know how and when to step back

In MS Teams, Slackbot, Karma tracking, Performance, People culture, Jul 08, 2019

Consistent vs. Immediate

Stephanie leads a 10-person team covering marketing initiatives for a large insurance company.

In Slackbot, Karma tracking, Performance, Jul 01, 2019

Time Bot for Tracking Time on Slack

Non-intrusive in-chat time-tracking

In Slackbot, Time tracking, Jun 26, 2019

The #1 Team Builder Globally: Recognition

Picture this scenario: A client wants a product live in seven days.

In Employee Engagement, Recognition Rewards, Productivity Hacks, Slackbot, Microsoft Teams, Jun 03, 2019

How Microfeedback Revolutionises Workplace Engagement

Joe comes to work. He is on time. He punches the clock, stays at his desk, takes his lunch break, and at the end of the day, Joe goes home.

In Employee Engagement, Performance Reviews, Slackbot, Millennials, Microsoft Teams, May 27, 2019