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Say No to Sunday Scaries! How to Reduce Employee Churn
Leadership 7 min read

Say No to Sunday Scaries! How to Reduce Employee Churn

Employee churn has consequences beyond simply that of talent departure. Besides the actual cost of employee turnover, churn among your staff can lead to a decline in employee morale and a toxic workplace. Here’s what’s causing you to lose employees and what you can do to stop it.

20 Ways to Build a Happy & More Productive Workforce (Infographic)
Productivity 3 min read

20 Ways to Build a Happy & More Productive Workforce (Infographic)

Studies report that happy workers are 31% more productive, with up to 37% higher sales and three times the creativity as the rest of your workforce (Harvard Business Review). Isn't that enough incentive to keep your people happy as they spend upwards of eight hours a day contributing to your bottom line? The infographic below shows

75 Productivity Tips to Make You Super Efficient (Infographic)
Productivity 3 min read

75 Productivity Tips to Make You Super Efficient (Infographic)

Whether you need a motivation boost, help prioritizing, or some clever time-saving tricks, this infographic covers 75 quick and simple productivity tips you can start using immediately.

Why Your Employee Morale May Be Low & What to Do About It
Collaboration 7 min read

Why Your Employee Morale May Be Low & What to Do About It

Employee morale is the number one contributing factor to higher engagement, productivity, and retention levels in the workplace. Here's everything you need to know to effectively boost workplace morale with your employees and make your company the best it can possibly be.

Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation: How to Drive People to Do Amazing Work
Collaboration 7 min read

Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation: How to Drive People to Do Amazing Work

It’s well known that happy, engaged employees are more likely to provide outstanding customer service, leading to happier clients. But what keeps your employees happy and engaged: Intrinsic or extrinsic motivation? Read more to find out how to incentivize your employees to do amazing work.

The Secret Ingredient Your Customer Experience Is Missing
Leadership 10 min read

The Secret Ingredient Your Customer Experience Is Missing

It’s undeniable that happy, engaged employees can dramatically elevate the customer experience and your bottom line. It also takes continued investment by the entire organization to keep employees engaged, but how? Read our tips on how to increase employee engagement and enhance your customer experience.

How Can You Spot an Excellent Employee? (Work Management Roundup)
Leadership 3 min read

How Can You Spot an Excellent Employee? (Work Management Roundup)

Welcome back to the weekly Work Management Roundup, where we gather and show off our collected news articles from around the world wide web — as if they were newly-hatched Pokemon. But seriously, we lead off with articles on excellent employees, and the kind of corporate culture that nurtures this type of excellence. Read on!

How to Keep Team Morale High During Difficult Times
Leadership 7 min read

How to Keep Team Morale High During Difficult Times

There is no successful company that hasn't faced its share of hard times. Whether it be an exodus of leadership, a shift in goals and priorities, or a lack of resources, there will be times your employees will find themselves overwhelmed, confused, demotivated, and on edge. Supporting staff during difficult times is par for the

Don't Cancel Your One-on-One Meetings (Work Management Roundup)
Leadership 3 min read

Don't Cancel Your One-on-One Meetings (Work Management Roundup)

Welcome back and TGIFR! (Thank Goodness It's Friday's Roundup!) We've collected the week's essential reads on productivity, work management, and company culture so that you can attack work, get tasks done quickly, and advance your organization. Here we go: Canceling 1x1 Meetings Destroys Productivity (HBR): When you cancel your one-on-one time with your direct reports, they

The Ultimate Return-to-Work Checklist for Employees (Infographic)
Project Management 3 min read

The Ultimate Return-to-Work Checklist for Employees (Infographic)

As the COVID-19 pandemic eases with the acceleration of vaccine rollouts, companies across the globe are preparing to welcome employees back to the office. Organizational departments such as HR, IT, and people operations will be following individual checklists to ensure all bases are covered when the physical workplace reopens. This includes introducing cleaning procedures, creating

Wrike Named Best Place to Work for the Second Year in a Row!
News 5 min read

Wrike Named "Best Place to Work" for the Second Year in a Row!

It's been a wild and exciting year that saw us grow from 200 employees to over 400. We opened two new offices, released countless new features to our platform, and on-boarded thousands of new customers. All the while, we formed friendships with our colleagues, and continued to grow the culture of passion, learning, and collaboration that defines us as a company. Here are some of the highlights from the year.

How to Create a Workspace that Motivates You
Productivity 5 min read

How to Create a Workspace that Motivates You

Whoever started the office trend of cubicles and fluorescent bulbs clearly didn’t understand how real productivity happens. Natural light, privacy, physical comfort, and the freedom to personalize your space foster inspiration and efficiency—feeling simultaneously trapped and exposed in a beige den does not. Since technology opened the door to remote work, the benefits of a

The Makeup of a Happy Employee (Infographic)
Collaboration 3 min read

The Makeup of a Happy Employee (Infographic)

Happy employees are an invaluable asset to any company. They radiate positivity, camaraderie, and tend to stick around for a while. We partnered with Atomik Research to survey 4,000 workers across the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the United States. Check out our findings in the infographic below.

How to Increase Project Motivation When Working From Home
Workplace Trends 7 min read

How to Increase Project Motivation When Working From Home

Boost motivation in project management with these workplace culture tips and tricks. Help your employees regain motivation at work, even during stressful times.

How to Set Up Your Workspace for Maximum Productivity (Infographic)
Productivity 3 min read

How to Set Up Your Workspace for Maximum Productivity (Infographic)

Take a moment to look at your desk. Are there piles of papers and scribbled notes? Crumpled granola bar wrappers? Photos of loved ones? Cold cups of coffee? Most of us have experienced firsthand how our work environment affects our ability to focus, but it can be difficult to know exactly how you should set

The Impact of Employee Engagement on Productivity, Retention & More
Productivity 10 min read

The Impact of Employee Engagement on Productivity, Retention & More

Whether you’re hiring new employees or want to reinvigorate the productivity of your current team, consider this comprehensive guide to employee engagement to help you determine the best path forward.

4 Weird Ways to Trick Yourself into Being Productive
Productivity 5 min read

4 Weird Ways to Trick Yourself into Being Productive

Productivity is often times an internal struggle: The Lazy You vs. The Motivated You. The Lazy You says, "It's not due today, let's wait a few more hours to get started." The Motivated You says, "The faster you get this out of the way, the faster you can move on to something even more interesting!"

Why Employee Morale Plays a Big Part in Productivity
Collaboration 7 min read

Why Employee Morale Plays a Big Part in Productivity

Studies show that employee morale and productivity are linked. But what causes low employee morale? Discover more about employee morale and how Wrike’s tools can help.

The Pursuit of Positivity in the Workplace: Q&A with Happiness Expert Shawn Achor
Leadership 7 min read

The Pursuit of Positivity in the Workplace: Q&A with Happiness Expert Shawn Achor

How do you define happiness? How do you think it relates to the productivity of your team? Are your employees and coworkers happy? These answers affect more than just day-to-day emotions and interactions. They affect revenue and the culture of your business. As we try our best to free ourselves from distraction and conduct endless research

5 Strategies for Keeping Employees Happy
Leadership 10 min read

5 Strategies for Keeping Employees Happy

Recognition is crucial to ensure that your employees are happy and engaged with their work. In fact, according to an OfficeTeam survey, 66% of workers indicated that they’d leave their jobs if they didn’t feel appreciated. Here are 5 strategies for employee recognition.

Announcing Report: Exposing the Truth Behind Happiness in the Workplace
News 3 min read

Announcing Report: Exposing the Truth Behind Happiness in the Workplace

Think office ping pong, free snacks, and an open floor plan is leading to better productivity? Think again. Wrike's latest report debunks the myths behind workplace happiness and digs into how perks, diversity, and collaboration actually impact employee happiness and productivity.

How to Deal With Micromanagement at Work
Collaboration 5 min read

How to Deal With Micromanagement at Work

Learning how to deal with micromanagement at work is an essential skill for many. Discover some examples of micromanagement and learn more about how to overcome micromanagement with Wrike.

Wrike Named Best Place to Work For 2nd Consecutive Year!
News 3 min read

Wrike Named Best Place to Work For 2nd Consecutive Year!

Wrike ranks 14th in the small companies category in 2016, improving our place on the list by five rankings since last year. The special "Best Places to Work" section, which ran in print and online on April 22, is produced by the San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business Journal to honor Bay Area companies

Employee Retention: The True Cost of Losing Your Best Talent
Leadership 10 min read

Employee Retention: The True Cost of Losing Your Best Talent

How do you spot a great manager?  It’s someone who fosters a culture of productivity and excellence. Someone who’s fun to work with, and connects with their teammates on a personal level. Someone who knows how to inspire and lead their team to success.  In short, someone who makes people want to show up — and