Gallaher Edge Blog
Sarah started out at her company, an e-commerce retailer selling natural products, 15 years ago when the husband and wife co-founders were operating out of a garage. As their right-hand person, she’s been by their side through supply chain issues, massive technology improvements, economic highs and lows, and the dramatic growth of the natural products Read More
You just started a new job at a global events company, and you have a big task ahead of you. The company is growing and succeeding like never before and they have locations all over the country, with new offices coming online every couple of months. The problem is, it feels like 20 different companies, Read More
Your CEO, Jim, came to you yesterday and said he noticed that cliques seem to be forming in your department. You, Jim, and your fellow department heads are really focusing this year on team cohesion and creating a workplace where each person feels valued and included. You’ve taken your team on retreats and discussed ways Read More
Whether it’s discussing a workplace mistake, exploring a touchy subject, or communicating with a highly sensitive team member, we all have difficult conversations at work. Instead of putting them off and letting things get worse, which is often a go-to for those who wish to avoid conflict, we encourage approaching them using the FRIC method. Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a greater increase in humanity and compassion within people across the board. For example, most workplaces have become more understanding of all employees’ personal lives, as home and work are now blended together more than ever before. Co-workers are quite literally seeing each other’s lives on display each day, Read More
Community is a vital element of vibrant company culture. Workplaces are made up of humans, and for all humans, the community provides a means of support. While we are not as tribal now as we once were as a species, our need for other people has not gone away. Whether it is receiving encouragement from Read More
Community is a vital element in people’s feelings of satisfaction in their workplaces and in life. Humans are hard-wired for community which is why it is a critical piece of any organization’s culture. At Gallaher Edge, we focus on three pieces that create a sense of community at work: practicing openness, building trust, and demonstrating Read More
For many companies, 2020 brought a sudden transition to remote work. Teams were scattered as everyone worked from home, and the only interaction people experienced with their teams was virtual. One challenge that has emerged in this period of rapid change has been building community in the workplace. But why is community so vital at Read More