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Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory in Project Management
Project Management 10 min read

Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory in Project Management

Need a proven way to motivate your project team? Find out more about Herzberg’s two-factor theory and the importance of motivational and hygiene factors.

Top Tips for Motivating Disengaged Employees
Productivity 7 min read

Top Tips for Motivating Disengaged Employees

Grow business results and boost team performance by inspiring disengaged employees to perform better. Learn more with Wrike.

Top Motivation Tips to Get More Done
Productivity 7 min read

Top Motivation Tips to Get More Done

Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt unmotivated or uninspired at work or in your personal life. We’ve all been there. It’s normal to hit a wall where you aren’t feeling up to doing much more than binge-watching TV, surfing the internet, or scrolling social media. But unfortunately, your to-do list isn’t on the same page.

What is the Employee Lifecycle Model?
Leadership 10 min read

What is the Employee Lifecycle Model?

2022 will demand deeper HR action on employee wellbeing, even more so than 2020. In this article, we’ll explain how the employee lifecycle model can improve the employee experience and why project management may just be the key to perfecting your company’s lifecycle strategy. Keep reading to discover how to help breed longevity, success, and

A Quick Guide to Expectancy Theory
Leadership 7 min read

A Quick Guide to Expectancy Theory

Expectancy theory states people work harder when they believe they will achieve a goal. Here's how managers can use expectancy theory to motivate employees.

The 10 Best Job Perks That People Really Want
Leadership 3 min read

The 10 Best Job Perks That People Really Want

The infographic below lists 10 of the best workplace incentives you can offer your employees, and even names which companies are known for offering them. Perhaps it’s time to examine some other benefits that will help attract and retain top talent.

What Is Employee Turnover and Why Does It Matter?
Leadership 7 min read

What Is Employee Turnover and Why Does It Matter?

Learn techniques for how to reduce employee turnover, improve retention rates, and avoid the roadblocks that come with excessive workplace departures.

Employee Engagement Survey: The Productivity Gap
Productivity 10 min read

Employee Engagement Survey: The Productivity Gap

Wrike did an online survey of 5,000+ adults in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Australia, who work full time for an organization with 500+ employees. Discover what drives employee engagement so you can build a strategy that boosts productivity and grows your business.

How to Promote Positive Mental Health in the Workplace
Leadership 10 min read

How to Promote Positive Mental Health in the Workplace

Here’s the truth: Our careers and mental well-being are closely related, with 58% of employees saying work has at least a moderate impact on their mental health.  Yet, many workers feel like they need to be tight-lipped about this. In fact, that same survey found that nearly 40% of employees said they’re not at all comfortable

How to Avoid Poor Communication Skills at Work
Collaboration 10 min read

How to Avoid Poor Communication Skills at Work

Poor communication skills in the workplace often lead to missed project deadlines, unproductive teams, and client complaints. In this article, we’re giving you a cheat sheet you can use to identify and avoid poor communication skills at work. Help both your teams and your stakeholders succeed with these practical solutions to common miscommunications outlined below.

9 Simple Ways to Give Thanks to Your Team
Collaboration 7 min read

9 Simple Ways to Give Thanks to Your Team

Sometimes, it seems like the spirit of the holiday season is lost on us. Here are a few simple ways you can give thanks to your team to encourage happier and more confident employees.

How Culture & Collaboration Help Boost Employee Engagement (Infographic)
Collaboration 3 min read

How Culture & Collaboration Help Boost Employee Engagement (Infographic)

Because disengaged employees are taking away from your bottom line, it makes sense to look at how your company could turn this situation around.

Everything You Need to Know About Employee Empowerment
Leadership 10 min read

Everything You Need to Know About Employee Empowerment

Employee empowerment gives workers autonomy in their roles. Learn more about empowerment in the workplace and how to embrace it at your company.

3 Advantages of Embracing an Informal Company Culture
Leadership 5 min read

3 Advantages of Embracing an Informal Company Culture

Official memos. Oxfords and briefcases. Informal chit-chat in flat grey cubicles. If you’ve ever worked in for company with a strictly formal culture, you know just how drastically things have changed in the last decade. Casual dress codes, flat management organizations, drinking and swearing at work — companies have started to let loose a little

4 Ways Leading Teams Avoid Employee Burnout With Wrike Resource
Wrike Tips 10 min read

4 Ways Leading Teams Avoid Employee Burnout With Wrike Resource

Solving employee burnout starts with equipping leaders with the right tools to help their employees manage their workloads with ease. You need tools to provide visibility into team workload, optimize team performance, and increase resource utilization. Here’s how Wrike Resource can help.

Employee Engagement Strategies That Work
Leadership 10 min read

Employee Engagement Strategies That Work

Employee engagement is necessary for a productive, fulfilled, and loyal workforce. Unfortunately, only 33% of employees in the US are engaged. Here are 5 ways to increase engagement and why it matters to your bottom line.

How Employee Motivation Differs Between Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, Millennials & Gen Zers
Collaboration 7 min read

How Employee Motivation Differs Between Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, Millennials & Gen Zers

There are tons of employee motivation theories out there, which makes it tough to know how to get the behavior and engagement you want at your organization. Here are some ideas, examples, and ways both managers and individuals can pinpoint employee motivation.

How to Inspire Disengaged Employees and Manage Detachment
Leadership 7 min read

How to Inspire Disengaged Employees and Manage Detachment

You have a rockstar employee on your team. They always go the extra mile, wrap up projects before the assigned due date, volunteer for new work, and always lend a helping hand.  Suddenly, you start to notice that employee pulling back. They stop going above and beyond and barely meet minimum requirements, start missing deadlines, and

What Is Peer Recognition & Why is it Important?
Leadership 7 min read

What Is Peer Recognition & Why is it Important?

At work, money doesn’t buy us happiness. Statistics show there is only a loose connection between the money we earn and job satisfaction. But it is possible to boost job satisfaction through one powerful variable: peer recognition. In fact, peer recognition is so powerful that it can deliver half the engagement of a salary increase at

Top Tips for Building Team Camaraderie in a Remote Workplace
Workplace Trends 7 min read

Top Tips for Building Team Camaraderie in a Remote Workplace

Camaraderie in the workplace is vital. Build team camaraderie and cultivate a healthy remote work culture at your company with these tips and tricks.

A Beginner's Guide to Ethical Leadership
Leadership 10 min read

A Beginner's Guide to Ethical Leadership

Making decisions can be tough when you are aiming to do the right thing and make ethical choices in the face of complicated issues. Even though it’s challenging, being an ethical leader is crucial to having a fair and functional business. In this beginner’s guide to ethical leadership, we’ll discuss the primary theories and why

Uncovering the Hidden Costs of Unengaged Employees
Leadership 7 min read

Uncovering the Hidden Costs of Unengaged Employees

The signs of unengaged employees can be a gradual, subtle process and cost billions of dollars a year in lost profits and wasted resources. Read our list to discover the hidden costs of unengaged employees and how they can directly affect your bottom line.

6 Simple Workplace Productivity Tips (Video)
Productivity 3 min read

6 Simple Workplace Productivity Tips (Video)

If you're feeling burned out, low on energy and ideas, and your to-do list is taunting you, then it's time to take action to get your productivity back. Watch this video for 6 very simple, no-sweat life hacks that will recharge your mind and morale. Why These Productivity Tips Work Here's the science behind these tips: 1. Sitting

4 Keys to Driving Employee Engagement (Infographic)
Leadership 3 min read

4 Keys to Driving Employee Engagement (Infographic)

So how do you fight disengagement and keep your team motivated and focused?