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Is Your HR Strategy Missing a Human Touch?

Is your HR strategy too focused on processes? Adding a human touch with empathy, active listening, and personalised communication can boost employee engagement, retention, and company culture, ultimately leading to a motivated workforce and improved recruitment and employee well-being.

Recognition on a Budget: Affordable Ways Businesses Can Celebrate Their Team

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Tsvetelina Hinova
06 Aug 2025 10 min read

Employee recognition can be affordable! Explore budget-friendly ways to celebrate your team, such as personalized thank-you notes, public recognition, and non-monetary rewards. Discover cost-effective strategies to boost morale, engagement, and retention without exceeding your budget.

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How Modern Teams Are Reintroducing Emotion into Remote Work

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Valentin Hinov
18 Jun 2025 12 min read
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Modern teams are boosting connection in remote work by reintroducing emotional intelligence. This article shares tips to improve communication, build strong culture, and foster team relationships—empowering leaders to create more engaged, productive hybrid workplaces.

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From Teachers to TAs: Why Group Cards Are the New End-of-Term Essential

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Tsvetelina Hinova
09 Jun 2025 8 min read
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Discover why group cards are the perfect end-of-term essential for showing teacher appreciation. Find ideas, messages and gift pairings for teachers and TAs.

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5 Things We Learned From Europe’s Largest Employee Engagement Summit

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Tsvetelina Hinova
29 May 2025 4 min read
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We joined Europe’s top employee engagement minds in London and came back inspired. Discover 5 powerful lessons on culture, tech, AI, and appreciation that can transform how your team connects and thrives.

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Quiet Quitting: Losing Staff for Not Saying Thank You?

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Tsvetelina Hinova
14 May 2025 16 min read
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Discover how quiet quitting is linked to lack of appreciation, and learn simple employee retention strategies to keep your team engaged and valued.

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Funny Gifts for Coworkers That’ll Keep the Whole Office Laughing

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Desislava Cholakova
25 Apr 2025 8 min read
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A funny gift isn’t just a present—it’s a chance to become an instant office legend. From passive-aggressive notepads to emergency trophies, we’ve rounded up the best gag gifts that guarantee laughs without getting you a call from HR.

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Celebrating in Style: Top Birthday Card Generators to Create Your Own

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Desislava Cholakova
22 Apr 2025 7 min read
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A personalised birthday card beats a shop-bought one every time. With the right tools, you can add inside jokes, GIFs, and even a group gift—no last-minute panic required. Whether it’s heartfelt or hilariously over-the-top, these platforms make it easy.

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Top Free eCards for Fun & Personal Greetings

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Valentin Hinov
20 Apr 2025 8 min read
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E-cards are a brilliant way to send a little joy without the trouble of stamps or store queues - but let’s be honest, not all e-card sites are up to scratch. Whether you want fun animations or something made for groups, we’ve rounded up the best free options.

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We’ve Rounded Up the Best Greeting Card Apps to Make Someone’s Day

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Desislava Cholakova
18 Apr 2025 8 min read
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Greeting card apps take the hassle out of sending a thoughtful message—no last-minute dashes to the shop, no faffing with stamps. Whether you want a quick ecard or a group card that gets everyone involved, there’s a tool that fits the bill. Here’s how to find the best one!

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