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7 ways to not let WFH during the holidays drive you insane

It’s the most wonderful… and busy, stressful time of the yearrrr! Family get-togethers, school functions, friend’s parties – oh yeah, and that thing called work. While flexibility is one of the best perks of WFH, it can make mastering your work/life balance a bit more difficult to achieve during the holidays. Here are seven tips for WFH during the holidays, so you can leave work (at home) and enjoy this special time with family and friends!

Culture, General

7 fun ways to celebrate the holidays with your remote team

WFH this year and missing celebrating the holidays with your team? While you may not be able to dance the night away at your company’s annual bash (or have one too many cups of spiked punch), you can still bring the team together to join in the festivities and create new traditions. Here are seven fun ways to share in the holiday spirit with your team, even if you’re miles apart.

General, Science & Psychology

Unlock your full potential: Variable rewards at work

Rewards. We all love ‘em. Sure, it’s not like you’ll ever turn down your yearly bonus. But don’t you find that the luster of a shiny bonus wears off year after year? That the appreciation you’re meant to feel, now feels almost… expected? Businesses are built by humans, for humans. So, why not invest in a system created specifically for the human mind? This is where the science of variable rewards comes in.

Culture, Productivity

7 Habits of Highly Successful Professionals

Success means continuing to strive for greatness, even if you’re on track for executive lobster lunches with Mark Cuban. Here are some insights into what makes a successful professional, so you can jot ‘em down in your journal, in bullet point form.

Surprise

The Secret to Motivating your Creative Team

As a manager of a creative team, you know that it’s no easy job! Tracking progress, motivating your team, and finding the balance between guidance and leaving enough space for creativity is a challenging task. So how can you be hands-off, while still creating the structure and motivation needed for your team to do their best work?

Surprise

The Secret to Motivating your Sales Team

Sales is hard. (Yep, we said it so you don’t have to) It’s okay to acknowledge that what you and your team do is a daily grind and isn’t for the faint of heart. As a sales manager, how do you solve the age-old industry problem of: How do you motivate your sales team? How do you leave them feeling empowered? We here at Surprise believe we have the answer for you, but it may not be what you think.

Productivity

Battling an Invisible Enemy: Workplace Complacency

People are doing their jobs well. Okay, well enough. They hit their marks, they fill their quotas, they don’t make many mistakes. They’re fulfilling their job descriptions, adequately. And they’re languishing... First, it’s best to assume that complacency exists. What are the signs to look for?