Did you see our most popular company culture blogs of 2021?

The World Health Organization reported on December 31, 2019, that mysterious pneumonia had struck dozens of people in Wuhan, China. It would take me months to realize the extent of what was happening in our world and at our workplaces.
Mid-March was a difficult time for me to write culture blogs about employee retention. I never thought I would be sharing with you, dear reader, how to lay off employees with compassion or how leaders can share heartbreaking news with their thousands of employees.

This year was the one that nobody expected. However, 2021 has given my job as Great Place to Work editor-in-chief a lot of meaning.
Together with our culture experts and data scientists, I have had the privilege of helping you. From COVID-19 pulse survey advice to making sure that your Black employees feel safe and seen in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death,
These are the top blogs we will read in 2021. I hope you find this advice as timely as it is timeless.

#1 Why do you need to survey your employees right now
Your manager isn’t convinced that an employee survey is worth the recession-cut budget. Employee surveys can be difficult to avoid in a crisis. They can damage their trust, increase anxiety, and even cause financial problems.
Your actions are as important as what you say. This blog is for do-ers like you. Take the time to learn from our experts in company culture and continue doing great. Thank you for reading 2021.

#2
Six Tips to Increase Manager Effectiveness in Your Company
It is said that employees do not leave companies; they leave their managers. Six tips from our culture experts to help your managers excel

#3
How to Recognize Remote Employees during COVID-19
One company shows how 99% feel valued — even when they are far away. Take their ideas and use them to recognize your employees in 2021.

#4
Here are the Top 7 Workplace Factors that Impact Employee Health
This roundup contains a list of actions that you can take to improve employee happiness. It is filled with research and examples from Best Workplaces(TM).

#5
What are Employee Resource Groups (ERGs?)?

What, where, how, and why of Employee Resources Groups.

#6
Get the support you need to give your black employees today
George Floyd’s death sparked a worldwide awakening to racism in our society and institutions. This is how to support Black people at work without adding trauma.

#7
Here’s a guide to the discussion you should have right now

Employees who think about stress outside of work are less likely to reach their full potential. Talk about complex topics in the office with compassion, care, and purpose.

#8
Four Ways Your Business Can Support Working Parents during COVID-19

2021 brought about a new crisis in childcare, and the term “pandemic parenting” was introduced. Research shows that companies who invest in their employees and their families experience 5.5 times greater revenue growth. This is a significant group of employees that you cannot afford to ignore.

#9
How to Survey Employees in a Crisis

These things can be done delicately. You can avoid common survey errors and maintain employees’ trust by doing it before, during, and after clicking “send.”

#10
7 Things You Can Do Right Now to Support Remote Teams in Social Support

Social support is proven to be a shield against many problems. These proven methods can increase team spirit and social closeness in remote teams. Rinse and repeat.

You have found a book blog. What now?

Let’s suppose you are an author and have found two book blogs that are perfect for reviewing your book.

• Make sure you read the review policy. Check that the book blog to which you are submitting review requests is open for review. If this is the case, make sure to carefully read the blog’s review policy and follow the instructions for the letter.
• Make your pitches unique. Book bloggers can immediately distinguish between bulk pitches that are sloppy and indifferent. Why should a blogger read your book if you haven’t taken the time to write a pitch? To increase your chances of receiving a response, personalize each pitch.
• Make sure your book is presented professionally before you send it. You might consider apps like Instafreebie and Bookfunnel if the blogger requests a digital ARC.
• Keep track of your progress by creating a spreadsheet. You can save time and effort by creating an Excel spreadsheet to track your progress (and the results).