Work and fun—do they mix? At first glance, these two concepts might seem worlds apart. However, studies show that when employees have fun at work, it isn’t just about idle laughter or water cooler gossip. It contributes significantly to a company’s bottom line, increases employee loyalty, and creates a happier, more productive workplace. Let’s explore…
Abby Haralson
Abby writes this bio as her two dogs simultaneously use their puppy eyes to try and beg a treat from her. She loves helping small business owners build their brand through content, especially if they want to be fun while doing it! She loves to hike with her pets and husband, is trying (unsuccessfully) to grow a kitchen garden, and is constantly stuck between starting a new book or learning a new recipe. By the way, the dogs won, and are now both smugly chomping on a pretzel.
I’ve stayed at Lemonade Stand for almost three years, despite job offers from other companies. Just goes to show how a little care and attention goes a long way. About six months ago, my husband, Brad, was playing a pickup game of basketball when I got a call from him. “Aren’t you supposed to be…
It’s November, and you’re scrambling to make your year-end fundraising goals. You reach out to your donors, hoping they’ll come through like they did last year. But wait, you haven’t reached out to them since…well, last November. Sound familiar? Many non-profits fall into this cycle, engaging with donors heavily at the end of the year…
Remember the Great Resignation? Millions of employees left their jobs, causing a seismic shift in the job market. One of the top reasons people walked away was due to a lack of respect in the workplace. What does that look like and how can leaders work on respect in the workplace? Is it even worth…
I’ve noticed a cycle in corporate America and it goes like this: lower profits -> stressed managers and executives -> stressed employees -> client and employee turnover -> lower profits. It goes on and on, unless something or someone breaks the cycle. I think managers and executives are the most powerful way to break this…
Social media: the ultimate double-edged sword. We’ve all felt the positives and negatives that come with social media play out in our own lives: We love connecting with friends but find ourselves comparing or judging. We learn new things but get sucked into hours-long “doomscrolling,” and finally look up and wonder where all the time…
Pet insurance, fertility treatments, paid time off: benefits communicate a company’s priorities, priorities that can have a major impact on employee happiness and retention. But while some companies offer flashy benefits like unlimited vacation, others stick to the basics like medical coverage and retirement plans. So how do you build an unbeatable employee benefits package…
Worried that your office is about to be overrun by TikTok dances and bucket hats? Gen Z is taking the workplace by storm—this year, they’ve surpassed the amount of Baby Boomers in the workplace and make up one third of our world population. But instead of relying on stereotypes about Gen Z in the workplace,…
You’re now tasked with leading a team, meeting targets, and building a work culture that fosters trust and collaboration. But where do you start? If you’re a new manager looking to gain your team’s trust quickly, these 10 culture hacks will help you build a team you love and do it fast. 1. Schedule Regular…
When I was interviewing for this job, I remember hearing about Build Then Bless and it’s one of the things that drew me to Lemonade Stand. It’s awesome that someone would trust their employees enough to use this money every month on other people. Airline employees take the brunt of everyone’s travel issues. If the…