As we wrap up 2020, I’m reflecting on all the changes this year has brought. There’s been a big change with my business. As the world adapts to the new normal, so has Game Night San Diego. Introducing Grin Events!
Continue readingA Fun Way to Fundraise This Holiday Season
The holidays are right around the corner and that typically calls for delicious finger food, golden glasses of champagne, merriment, and joy. However, things look a little different this year—or rather, a lot. Beyond social distancing, mask wearing and frequent hand washing, nonprofits and other businesses need to get creative when it comes to events, especially year-end fundraisers.
Continue readingRedefining Wellness
Like everything else, our concept of wellness needs to shift with our new environment. How do we keep our people connected and happy in addition to fueled and energized?
Continue readingHow Remote Teams Can Thrive
We sat down with TaxJar Founder and CEO, Mark Faggiano, to understand how he built TaxJar with a remote workforce from its inception in 2013 and why it’s so successful today.
Continue readingThe Lasting Effects of the Pandemic on Business
How do companies create great everyday employee experiences when they can’t meet face to face? What if new employees have never met their co-workers? How do businesses create social connection to boost collaboration and productivity?
Continue readingWhy Team Building Isn’t Working
Team building has worked for a hundred years, but it’s time to evolve. I’m here to tell you, team building is too broad, mislabeled, and sometimes equates to cheesy group activities (team building = trust fall). We need social connecting in our personal lives and teams need Team Connecting in our professional lives.
Continue readingBridging the Social Distancing Gap
We no longer have an opportunity for casual conversations at the water cooler, lunch with friends, or happy hour after work. These seemingly trivial interactions are essential to staying happy and healthy and promote creativity and innovation. This isolation (physical distancing) can also lead to loneliness (emotional distancing), making us unhappy, unhealthy, and less productive.
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