Tag: employee

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Employee Spotlight

As a certified Asian American Business with USPAACC, we mark Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) this May by celebrating all Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders throughout our country. We recognize the value of diversity as a catalyst for equality and expression. We embrace it, becaus...

Employee Spotlight: Anna Matveev

Welcome back to our Employee Spotlight series, where we highlight members of the Tonkean team who exemplify the unique spirit of our company. This week, we’re spotlighting  Anna Matveev , a full-stack developer and squad leader based in Tel-Aviv who brings an indelibl...

8 Communication Hacks I Use To Be More Assertive As a Young Employee

Hate it when you are not taken seriously? When I started working as a 24-year-old woman, I struggled. How to command attention? How not to be dismissed for my size, gender, and lack of wrinkles or gray hair? I’ve learned hacks to be more assertive. To be more influential. Within two year...

From Employee to Entrepreneur: Navigating the Journey to Your Own Business

Hey there, folks. So, you’re thinking about ditching the 9-to-5 grind and becoming your own boss, huh? Well, before you jump headfirst into the world of entrepreneurship, there are a few things you should know. Trust me, I’ve been there, and it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. E...

Bigger Fish to Fry: How companies fail when they ignore employee engagement.

Once upon a time, there was a company that prided itself on being one of the most successful in its industry. They drove efficiency with the latest technology, enjoyed an extensive market reach through great customer commitment, and were well known as a great place to work. However, as time went on,...

The Truth About Employee Engagement

This is the summary of the book with the same title, The Truth About Employee Engagement: A Fable About Addressing the Three Root Causes of Job Misery, by Patrick M. Lencioni. The book talks about what causes miserable job and how managers can help employees to have a fulfilling jo...

Great Employee Recognition Ideas That Really Work

Employee recognition refers to all the ways a company expresses gratitude to its staff for their contributions. It can come in a variety of shapes and may or may not demand payment. Employees receive recognition from employers for things like achievements. Real, individualized recognition promo...

Rethinking Employee Engagement

The global pandemic brought to surface people strategy related issues that have been simmering for years. In 2020, HBR reported on a global meta-analysis that found about 87% of the workforce could be described as “disengaged”. With this in mind, most organizational psychologists would s...