The latest data from Gallup’s 2025 State of the Global Workplace report just came out, and I have to tell you, it isn’t exactly a victory lap. For the second year in a row, Gallup reports employee engagement across the globe has taken a hit. We are now looking at the lowest levels of connection […]
Category: AI
Why Engagement is Still Your Best Move in 2026
If you’ve walked through your department lately, or scrolled through your team’s Slack channels, you’ve probably felt a bit of a shift. It’s no secret that the last year has been a bit of a rollercoaster. Between the rapid rise of AI and the constant headlines about corporate restructuring, it’s easy for a team to […]
Using Modern Tools to Stop Employees from Feeling Overlooked
If you’ve spent any time looking at the headlines lately, you know that Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a futuristic concept; It’s the new roommate in almost every office across the country. It is changing how we handle our data and how we communicate, promising to make everything we do faster and more efficient. […]
What 2026 Workplace Culture Is Really Going to Look Like
If you think workplace culture is going to look the same a year from now, it’s probably time to rethink that. What’s coming isn’t a slow, polite shift. It’s a pretty fundamental reset driven by new expectations, better technology, and a growing refusal to tolerate work that feels needlessly rigid or outdated. The signals are […]
When AI Turns Into Your Desk Buddy (and Why That’s a Problem)
AI tools, whether it’s ChatGPT, Claude, or Replika, are no longer just task crunchers. They’re becoming pseudo‑coworkers. People are naming them (“Deborah,” “Claude”), thanking them, venting to them, all of which are signs of emotional reliance. But here’s the catch: psychologists like Laura Greve warn that slipping into a routine of AI companionship can lead […]