Posts by Matt Koulas

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Matt Koulas

Matt has 15+ years of experience leading teams, working in companies with outstanding and innovative company culture, and operates two businesses of his own. His passion for company culture grew out of his personal experience with amazing company culture as well as the negative effects of acquisitions on culture.
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Are Your Employees Burned-Out? 9 Signs to Look For

Employee burnout is rampant. SHRM’s Employee Mental Health in 2024 Research Series found that 44% of 1,405 surveyed U.S. employees feel burned out at work and 51% feel “used up” at the end of the workday. Recognizing employee burnout signs early can help turn around its negative consequences. Want to know if

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Employee Experience vs Employee Engagement

Most employers want their workforce to be interested in their work and engaged with the company’s goals. That’s why HR puts such a priority on employee engagement.  However, employee experience also plays a big role in worker satisfaction. Both terms are frequently used interchangeably, but they are distinctly different concepts.

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Remote Employee Engagement Activities to Keep the Team Connected

Having a job no longer necessarily means going into an office. A recent study by Pew Research estimates that about 14% (about 22 million) people in the United States are currently working from home all the time. How can employers ensure these workers are building relationships with their team members and contributing to

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10 Benefits of Employee Retention for Businesses

It’s true that a company needs customers, good products or services, and a vision. But, just as importantly, they must have effective, dedicated employees. While hiring new talent can bring fresh ideas and perspectives, the benefits of retaining your existing employees offer numerous advantages. High retention rates indicate strong organizational

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Employee Engagement Games that Work (…Really!)

Engaged employees can crush their goals and enormously contribute to the bottom line. On the other hand, team members who are bored or uninterested in their jobs can be little more than dead weight.  If you have employees who aren’t on fire for their jobs, you aren’t alone. Gallup’s 2024

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Guide to Employee Engagement Tools

Employee engagement has been a persistent issue organizations have faced for years.  Unfortunately, the downward trend of employee satisfaction continues. In fact, among U.S. workers, disengagement has reportedly dropped to its lowest levels in over a decade. What many companies may not realize is disengaged employees can cause staggering amounts