Venture Up’s original Lifestyle Team philosophy, where personal well-being meets professional performance.
As advocates for the power of fun to nourish staff relationships and brand loyalty, it may not surprise you that Venture Up supports having parties at any time of year. What is a surprise is that nearly one-third of company decision-makers are against throwing parties for employees. Why? They’re costly, and the potential for drama […]
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I’ll never forget my first day training as a Starbucks barista in 2009. Angela, my manager, walked me through the coffee tasting process, presenting me with a row of short cups of coffee, each with a different flavor. As part of the exercise, she asked me to describe the flavors I recognized. “Coffee,” I responded, […]
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Research shows that businesses with high levels of employee engagement achieve stronger results, higher productivity, and more positive workplace cultures than those where employees are simply going through the motions. Employee engagement measures how much energy, interest, and respect people bring to their work — how proactive they are and how well they mesh with […]
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By Jessica Genereaux Have you ever told your staff you’re about to take part in a team building program, only to see a few of them rolling their eyes, convulsing in pain or banging their heads against a wall? If so, chances are their last experience probably didn’t go so well. Or maybe they just […]
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By Jessica Genereaux Are your employees disengaged in your organization? If so, you’re in the majority of American companies – and it’s nothing to brag about. Given that 70% of American workers feel detached from their professional roles, companies who make even minimal strides in improving employee engagement will be ahead of the pack. Effective […]
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When corporate trainers are charged with building relationships among team members, it’s no surprise they turn to interactive team building exercises to get the job done. Cooperation vs. competition is the name of the game. Employees who trust one another naturally work better together. When work teams get along and morale is high, companies naturally […]
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Year after year, American companies spend in excess of $160 million on diversity training programs and policies. Many tout their commitment to diversity in their mission statements and recruitment copy. While so much time and energy is devoted to diversity, research shows diversity training does not bring the desired results. In fact, companies showed no […]
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The future calls for more women in STEM to keep competitive and meet the growing demand. Support systems are needed to keep girls interested and motivated as they prepare for college and careers.
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A study shows the implicit bias in STEM inhibits women's involvement and keeps organizations from optimal performance. Training in diversity and inclusion can help reshape the culture and maximize success.
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