June is widely recognized as Pride Month, a time to celebrate and honor the LGBTQ+ community. Creating an inclusive and supportive environment in the corporate office is crucial, and celebrating Pride Month is a fantastic opportunity to show your commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.

Every day, we work with a whole lot of different people. They have different life experiences, different interests, different communication styles, and different…well…everything, pretty much. We’re all unique – everyone on our team – which means that the whole “one size fits all” concept is as useless in the realm of employee appreciation as it is in the mall (I mean come on, one size NEVER fits all!).

Summer is right around the corner and with it comes the temptation to switch off and tune out of work. As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, it can be difficult to stay focused on work tasks and maintain engagement. In fact, according to a study by Captive Network, workplace productivity drops 20% in the summer months.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, it is estimated that more than 1 in 5 US adults live with a mental illness. Additionally, the US Department of Labor estimates that about 63% of Americans are part of the US labor force. Long story short, a huge percentage of our workforce struggles with mental health challenges, which not only impacts personal well-being, but also the well-being of a team and the success of an overall business.

When you’re at work, you’re on your computer. When you’re at home, you’re on your phone. In-between, you’re connected to your car’s Bluetooth listening to true crime podcasts or that random “moody mix” that Spotify customizes just for you every day (Okay, maybe that last part is just me). The truth of the matter is that we are very much in the digital age, with our noses always in a screen.