More than 50 percent of young people in entry-level hourly positions have plans to leave their current jobs in less than a year, a recent FSB and Hart Research Associates study shows. Less than 25 percent of those surveyed stated that they were satisfied with their current job. Employee disengagement is a big problem for […]
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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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Some of the greatest business successes have come not from winning the game, but from changing the rules. As a core business strategy, innovation is what makes a company stand out from the competition. Learning from the masters just got easier with The New York Times bestseller, Blue Ocean Shift: Beyond Competing, a follow-up to the breakthrough title Blue […]
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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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Updated November 2025 Once promoted, many managers discover that the technical expertise and individual performance that earned them advancement are not enough to make them effective leaders. Mastery of hard skills drives results, but leadership requires something more—self-awareness, adaptability, and the ability to bring out the best in others. The most successful leaders combine operational […]
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Updated November 2025 Finding the Corporate Soul Can a company really have a soul—or is that an oxymoron in the corporate world? When Satya Nadella became CEO of Microsoft in 2014, he inherited a global brand both admired and criticized. Some analysts still frame Apple and Google as tech’s top rivals, but Microsoft’s momentum under […]
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Updated November 2025 Diversity training isn’t disappearing—it’s evolving. As organizations grow more global and complex, the goal is no longer box-checking but building cultural intelligence across teams that differ in background, thought, and experience. When done well, diversity training strengthens collaboration and trust. When done poorly, it breeds division and alienation—the opposite of its intent. […]
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Updated November 2025 By Jessica Genereaux Not all team building programs are created equal. Many employees hesitate to join in—often because their last experience flopped. Maybe it felt forced. Maybe the facilitator read straight from a script. Or maybe they just came across another cynical article by a writer who treats “team building” like a […]
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Updated November 2025 By Jessica Genereaux The corporate training environment in 2025 is shifting as today’s workforce reflects a wider range of cultures, generations, and learning styles. Employees expect training that’s practical, inclusive, and designed for real results. Here are five trends shaping how organizations build stronger, more adaptable teams. Motivated employees also take an […]
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