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I still remember my first day at my new job, at my dream company. I had a bag full of emotions. I was excited, nervous, curious, and little restless. Restless because I was not sure about the organization, its culture, and its people. Although I had heard a lot of good and inspiring stories from other employees, now after I had become a part of the company, these fears and apprehensions were natural. We have probably all had similar emotions on our first day at work. But to my surprise, the moment I entered the premises everything looked so planned and structured. My name was already in the system at the reception, so I faced no hassle in submitting my identity details. After all of the initial recruitment formalities, I was guided to a conference room where the induction session was to begin in some time. I was so delighted to see that all of the necessary documents were on the table and that the HR team members leading the sessions were well prepared to answer my queries. From paperwork to soft skills programs to fun sessions, everything was so well planned by the HR team. I was happy that I was finally a part of a company where they value their employees. It was indeed an unforgettable experience!

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Project Aristotle is the name given to Google’s Teamwork Study, which analyzed the five essential traits that allow teams to accomplish high levels of success. Out of the five traits, psychological safety stood out to be the most important one. But what is psychological safety? And how does it lead to team effectiveness and success?

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In today’s day and age, businesses often focus primarily on making their clients happy, which is essential of course, but more often than not, they forget about their most valued asset – employees. Without their combined efforts and hardworking approach, a business cannot reach the apex of its formation. Team offsites are a great and helpful way to boost employee morale, invoke open communications, and induce better relationships, which ultimately leads to a higher productivity level and enhanced quality of work.

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Is creating a work culture that promotes employee engagement important? The answer to this question can be yes for some, but maybe a no for others. However, there is no denial of the fact that employee engagement is a foundational piece to the success of your business. Being a manager or supervisor, who would you prefer to work with – an employee who yawns during meetings or an employee who is actively participating? The answer is simple: the more engaged employee.

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