Connection
Connection builds culture. Culture builds teams.
Key Elements of Connection
Breaking silos,
building bonds.
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A survey published in Harvard Business Review linked a strong sense of belonging to a 56% increase in job performance, a 50% decline in turnover risk, and a 75% decrease in sick days. Employees who felt a strong sense of belonging were 167% more likely to recommend their company to others.
Increase in job performance
Decline in
turnover risk
Fewer
sick days
More likely to recommend employer
Additional research from Gallup found that only 30% of employees feel that their opinions matter in the workplace, which is vital to a sense of belonging. This study suggested that if this metric increased to 60%, productivity would increase by approximately 12%.
What belonging looks like
Feeling like their opinions matter and are appreciated
Caring for and feeling cared for by team members
Understanding, awareness, and respect for team members' differences
Teamraderie experiences that build team belonging
That Build Team Belonging
Turn tension
into teamwork.
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Research published in HBR reveals that approximately 60% of employees perceive conflict as unpleasant, more than 30% seek to avoid it, and over 40% see it as potentially destructive to their productivity or their relationships with their team members.
When employees are trained to effectively navigate conflict, however, 96% say it helps them resolve it more effectively, and 62% feel more confident turning potentially destructive conflicts into productive ones.
Resolve conflict more effectively when managed well
What effective conflict management looks like
Both parties’ underlying interests are met
The resolution is deemed fair by both parties
The conflict results in positive relationships
Teamraderie experiences that address conflict with resolutions
That Improve Conflict Management
The freedom to speak, the power to perform.
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A survey published by the American Psychological Association revealed that employees with higher levels of psychological safety experience 10% higher job satisfaction, 15% better relationships with coworkers, and 19% better relationships with managers. They’re also 16% more likely to find meaning in their work, are 17% more engaged, and are 22% less likely to be on the lookout for a new job in the next year.
Higher job satisfaction
Better relationships with coworkers
Better relationships with managers
More likely to find meaning at work
More engaged
Less likely to look for a new job
What psychological safety looks like
Team members feel safe to speak up, challenge ideas, and share dissenting views
Mistakes are acknowledged openly without fear of punishment
Feedback, questions, and concerns are welcomed
Teamraderie experiences that improve psychological safety
That Build Psychological Safety
Gratitude drives greatness.
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Gallup research demonstrates that when employees feel recognized and appreciated, they’re 4x more engaged, 3x more loyal to your organization, and 5x more likely to stay at your organization in the long term. They also feel 73% less burnt out and are 56% less likely to be on the lookout for another job.
More engaged
More loyal to your organization
More likely to stay in their role long term
A Gallup and Workhuman report shows that 81% of leaders don’t think that recognition is a strategic priority, and 73% don’t train managers or other leaders in recognizing employees.
What recognition looks like
Employees are recognized for both outcomes and effort
Team members receive appreciation frequently
Appreciation is authentic and individualized, not vague
Teamraderie experiences that encourage recognition
To Recognize Your Team
Trust builds what titles can’t.
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A PwC survey revealed that 93% of executives believe that building trust in their organizations is good for their bottom line, and 42% say a lack of trust hinders productivity. Trust is also important for retention, as 22% of employees have left a job due to trust-related issues.
Additional research published in MIT Sloan Management Review shows that employees with high levels of trust are 260% more motivated, have 41% lower absenteeism, and are 50% less likely to be searching for employment elsewhere.
More motivated
Lower absenteeism
Less likely to be job searching
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What trust looks like
Team members feel their colleagues are being their true selves
Employees have confidence in each other’s judgment
Employees feel cared about by leaders and team members
Teamraderie experiences that build trust
That Build Trust
Fuel connection, fight burnout.
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An Oxford and Harvard study found a positive correlation between high-performing teams and positive employee well-being. Its findings suggest that higher levels of well-being improve a firm’s valuation, gross profits, and stock market performance.
Unfortunately, approximately 44% of global employees report high levels of stress. Research from Gallup uncovered that companies spend an average of 15-20% of their total payroll on voluntary turnover due to burnout. Additionally, Gartner found that employees who feel burnt out have 13% less confidence in their performance.
Of global employees report high stress levels
Of payroll is spent on voluntary turnover due to burnout
Further research shows a strong link between employee connection, engagement, and well-being. According to Gallup, engagement has a 3.8x greater impact on well-being than work location—meaning it’s not about where employees work but how engaged they are.
What wellbeing looks like
Employees feel safe discussing mental health at work
Team members feel they have a supportive workplace community
Workloads are sustainable, manageable, and rewarding
Teamraderie experiences that support energy & wellbeing
That Energize Teams
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