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Cultivating belonging and trust is key for building high-performing teams. During , our CEO Mark Sawyier recommends organizations implement tools that help nurture those vital human connections. More from Recruiter.com

The Power of Belonging: The How and Why of Building Community Across a Modern Remote Workforce Without belonging, people suffer worse physical and mental health while companies face lower retention and engagement.

Having a separate space for non-work interactions with co-workers is crucial to . Mark Sawyier recommends employers provide tools and activities to create virtual water cooler moments. More from Employee Benefit News and Employee Benefit Adviser

WFH loneliness is the latest virtual challenge for employers More than half of employees report feeling lonely while working from home, which impacts productivity, job performance and retention.

Looking into 2021: we'll continue to have fewer in-person interactions with our coworkers. Most important for companies to avoid the risk, according to our CEO Mark Sawyier? Provide employee-centered technology and resources that strengthen both day-to-day productivity and coworker relationships. More from People Matters:

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We’ll still be apart from our coworkers in 2021 - what companies should do to avoid the risks Read on to know why there will be even fewer in-person interactions with our coworkers in 2021 and how to navigate the continued shift to digital communications

While activities can support team building, companies need a more strategic approach for developing employee relationships and . Here are 5 tips to get there from our CEO Mark Sawyier with BenefitsPRO (free subscription required).

https://www.benefitspro.com/2020/11/11/5-tips-for-remote-team-building-beyond-zoom/

5 tips for remote team building beyond Zoom | BenefitsPRO By creating the environment for casual conversations and sharing, organizations can overcome the culture challenges tied to remote work .

At Bonfyre, we 'Think Big and Start Small.' Our CEO, Mark Sawyier, shares with Adam Mendler the steps he took to transform the company - and what advice other leaders should follow when growing their business and .

Think Big Start Small — Adam Mendler in the Media My conversation with Mark Sawyier, co-founder and CEO of Bonfyre

To fully realize the benefits of a diverse workforce, inclusion must come first. Though how can companies make that happen? Our CEO Mark Sawyier offers practical guidance for creating an environment where employees feel a true sense of belonging. https://hubs.ly/H0zz3_l0

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Yes, inclusion must come before diversity - here's how to make it happen Mark Sawyier, CEO of Bonfyre, believes without an inclusive workplace, diversity, trust, innovation, and talent retention will not exist

Organizations are seeking new approaches for employee team building while navigating social distancing and requirements. Our CEO Mark Sawyier discusses how photo and video sharing plays an important role in connecting teams. Lots of helpful suggestions in this piece from Forbes.

End Of Year Team Building & Holiday Parties: How To Navigate Them During The Pandemic Our usual approach to team building is definitely not an option with many still working from home, health and safety requirements due to Covid-19 making in-person activities difficult and budgets being held tight at best or completely slashed at worst. So what can we do instead?

We’re a week away from the and tensions may be rising in the workplace. A strategy for coping? Remind employees to focus on shared goals and commonality. More from TechTarget, including our CEO Mark Sawyier (free subscription required) - https://bit.ly/2IG0kE2

Tensions over politics at work have HR on guard Politics at work is creating problems for employers. Some employees may avoid co-workers with different views, and there's a risk of arguments breaking out. With the start of early voting, HR is on alert for problems.

Announced today: we’re proud to have been named Employee Experience Platform of the Year by RemoteTech Breakthrough! We thank our clients for choosing Bonfyre to maintain culture and employee relationships during this new era of work.

Check out full details here: https://bonfyreapp.com/bonfyre-honored-as-employee-experience-platform-of-the-year-in-2020-remotetech-breakthrough-awards.

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At Bonfyre, we recently had an opportunity to make a charitable donation. With the help of our employees, we selected seven St. Louis organizations to receive the funds. These non-profits are driving positive social change in our community - consider them for your next giving event!