Miro’s recent global innovation survey of over 1,700 leaders and 8,000 information workers revealed that innovation is necessary not only for a company’s competitive success, but also for its very survival. Eighty percent of the leaders surveyed said that innovation — defined as the development and launch of new products and/or services — is important for winning against the competition, and 82% agree that an organization that cannot innovate will fail within five years.

This year, Miro’s community of over 1,600 Miroverse Creators contributed 1,000+ templates, building a library of 3,000+ contributions. Miroverse contributors generously share their expertise through templates, demonstrating proven workflows, frameworks, and activities built in Miro. It’s clear that Creators’ generosity provides inspiration and helps us jump-start our work — but what’s in it for them? What value do Creators get from sharing the ways they work in Miro?

Balancing production demands with employee well-being is no easy task — but it’s a puzzle many leaders are looking to solve. In a recent interview with Shawnee Irmen-De Anda, Chief People Officer at ThriveWorks, we discuss how human resources departments are leveraging employee experience technology and partnering with product teams to foster a more supportive, productive and inclusive workplace.

Students of today have been brought up in a digital-first world. Not only are they used to instant messaging and chat, but also expect it as an integral part of technology they use. By integrating solutions that enable instant communication via chat for students, universities can meet these expectations head-on.

Looking to improve employee engagement at your organization? The modern intranet has you covered. In this guide, we’ll dive right into covering 10 proven strategies for how you can increase employee engagement with a modern intranet. Then we’ll break down employee engagement and why organizations should make it a priority. Finally, we’ll then look at how modern intranets, like Simpplr, are revolutionizing the way businesses interact with and motivate employees.

When it comes to doing their best work, different people have different needs – effective leaders will take this reality to heart and design their office policies accordingly.

A vacation offers you the chance to revitalize and renew your mind and body. Vacations offer us a change of scenery, a thrill, and a means of escaping routine and fatigue. A healthy and balanced lifestyle requires vacations, just like a decent diet and regular exercise. Although some may view them as luxuries, they are important if you want to live a better and more full life. While vacations also trigger your productivity as you return with a fresh mind, Chanty does the same for you too.

Think you can skip a holiday party with your distributed team? Think again. Remote workers reportedly admit that they feel less connected to their colleagues. That’s why festive get-togethers — which offer people a chance to forge deeper bonds and build camaraderie — are even more important. Your holiday celebration doesn’t need to suffer just because you’re apart.

Slack’s Workforce Index uncovers new findings on how to structure the workday to maximise employee productivity, well-being and satisfaction.