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31/03/2022

You may already know from experience that intranets were not always the social, collaborative platforms they are today.

When they emerged in the 1990s, they were usually built from a single welcome page that featured essential company information. Flat and text-heavy – and with the traditional blue hyperlinks – they pushed basic, one-way, top-down communications. These intranets were later turned into document management systems (DMS).

If you’re looking at new corporate communications platforms, you probably have a list of challenges you want to address and/or additional tools you’d like to have in your arsenal.

To help you refine your search, we’ve put together a checklist of the top features your corporate communications platform should have, in order to get the highest return on your investment.

What is an employee experience platform? Before the concept of the employee experience platform arose, user-centric systems that enabled internal communications and collaboration were more commonly known as intranets. Just like the original definition of an intranet, an employee experience platform....

16/03/2022

Unless you have a special crisis comms team on board, it is likely that the first weeks of communication are more reactive than proactive.

However, it is never too late to adjust your ways of communicating, especially when the end of a traumatic event and its consequences are nowhere in sight.

Here are ten simple crisis communication do’s and don’ts for you to use in your daily work.

Communicating to and with your employees during a crisis is hard. Unless you have a special crisis comms team on board, it is likely that the first weeks of communication are rather reactive than proactive. However, it is never too late to adjust your ways of communicating, especially when the end o...

08/03/2022

The ongoing war against Ukraine is affecting us all, with extreme crisis reactions forming among employees in bordering countries as well as in companies with a Ukrainian workforce.

It's important for businesses to have a plan for how they will continue adapting so there is little to no interruption for their operations.

According to crisis psychologists, the 30 first days after the start of the event matter the most. Here are 5 things you could do at your workplace to support your employees during this time.

The ongoing war against Ukraine is affecting us all, with extreme crisis reactions forming among employees in bordering countries as well as in companies with a Ukrainian workforce. However, crimes against humankind have an impact on us all and even those not impacted directly will experience common...

02/03/2022

Employee engagement is one of the most important indicators in measuring work satisfaction.

Employees today want to be involved in their work, enthusiastic about the organisation they work for, have a sense of belonging, and be afforded flexibility around schedules and location.

Belonging is at the top of the most recent Global Human Capital Trends survey with 79% of survey respondents saying that feeling a sense of belonging in the workforce was important to their organisation’s success in the next 12–18 months, and 93% agreed that a sense of belonging drives organisational performance.

In today's world, employee engagement is not just important, it is crucial.

Therefore, keeping your employees engaged should be one of your organisation’s top business imperatives.

As you probably already know by now, it all starts with the right tool: a tool that’s inclusive, mobile-first, and affordable for a company with front-line workers.

→ Invest in employee engagement to increase productivity, work quality, and retain top talent.

​When workers appreciate how their individual work helps to advance goals they support and find meaningful, they will likely be more engaged, more motivated, and more likely to perform at a high level.

24/02/2022

All work and no play?

Gone is the notion that it’s called “work” for a reason and it’s not supposed to be fun.

In fact, a 2013 survey by PGi found that 88% of millennials want to work in a “fun and social work environment.” Likewise, 90% of Generation-Z value workplaces that offer opportunities for human connection.

For instance, our clients have groups where team members can share wacky news stories, funny YouTube videos, and anything else they find amusing. It’s a fun way for workers to blow off steam while building a sense of camaraderie.

With GuavaHR you can make internal communications entertaining and reach the potential of your workforce with direct, two-way communications that inspire confidence and competence.

→Work can be fun but also productive, and that includes internal communications. Do you want to know how? Talk to us.

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22/02/2022

In our personal lives, we have the autonomy to use technology as we like and access information in the way we want.

Whenever you log in to your preferred streaming movie or music service - you immediately receive recommendations based on your preferences.

These platforms target content based on information they know about you, including your behaviour and streaming history.

This means that the content displayed is personal to each user. In fact, no two people will see the same interface with the same recommendations, history, or preferences.

As a result, the experience becomes more personalized and relevant. The same rule applies to communication; communication must be personalized and relevant.

Then in the workplace, we are confined to use only the technology supplied in the way prescribed. We are unable to effectively communicate and collaborate, and, in essence, are suffocated in a command and control hierarchy.

This dichotomy results in employee disengagement.

→ We help businesses bridge this communication gap and turn communication into conversation by giving people a voice so they can ask questions and share ideas. Talk to us and we will tell you more!

19/02/2022

When workers truly enjoy their work, their commitment to the company improves, attrition decreases, and productivity increases.

This creates an upward spiral of positivity where employees are happier because they feel valued and respected.

This translates into better mental health, as well as increased productivity and corporate profitability.

Organizations with non-desk employees use GuavaHR to increase productivity through better communications, faster feedback, and actionable workforce insights.

→ We help non-desk teams by providing the information, inspiration, and insights employees need to exceed expectations and stay connected at work.

17/02/2022

Did you know that improving workforce communication can actually improve your organization’s customer service?

To stand out from the competition, in any industry, providing excellent customer service is crucial.

If you don’t have good communication with your employees, how do you ensure that your customers are having a great customer experience?

When employees are directly involved in work products and initiatives, it helps to foster a sense of ownership in the company’s future. It also makes them want to work to improve things like the company’s profitability, customer satisfaction, and brand.

→ We offer technology to help you improve your employee experience strategy. Is your business falling behind?

01/02/2022

How employees feel about their job affects their performance. Employees who show up to work with an engaged and constructive attitude will stay longer and do a better job.

There is plenty of research to support the connection between employee engagement, performance, and employee retention.

In this article, we’ve rounded up 50 interesting facts about employee engagement and listed the sources. Link in comment.

Some of these facts are truly eye-opening and should serve as a wake-up call for any executive who is still ambivalent about the importance of working proactively with employee engagement.

25/01/2022

Kivikylän Kotipalvaamo Oy was established in 1992, and its products include sausages, frankfurters, meatballs, cold cuts and other meat products made of local Finnish meat.

If you have ever been to Finland there is a good chance you have enjoyed, for example, the Huiluntuhti BBQ sausage, Palvari’s meatballs or Wanhanaika frankfurters.

We are very delighted that you are happy with Guava, thanks for the kind words!

→ Do you want to know how you can make an effective Onboarding for new employees using GuavaHR? Talk to us!

18/01/2022

We are very happy to welcome our new client to Guava!

Bauroc is the largest producer of aircrete -(autoclaved aerated concrete) products in the Northern Europe.

We are looking forward to taking the next steps with them on their Guava journey!

30/11/2021

Every employer with more than 250 employees in the European Union will need to comply with the EU Whistleblower Protection Directive by 17 December this year.

With the deadline for establishing the appropriate procedures just a few weeks away, many organizations are facing considerable challenges.

The Directive requires that every company or public body with 50 or more employees set up reporting channels and procedures.

The purpose of the Directive is to provide greater protection across EU countries for those seeking to expose breaches of EU law.

Whistleblowers who report breaches of EU law will be protected from dismissal, suspension, demotion and other forms of discrimination. This protection extends to employees, former employees, subcontractors, shareholders, suppliers and other third parties.

Is your company ready for the Whistleblowing Directive?

→ Did you know that you can use GuavaHR to comply with the new whistleblowing directive? Talk to us and we will tell you more!