Resources:

• Gitlab, “Parenting as a remote worker”
• Gitlab Playbook: Allremote.info
• Inside CHRO, “Intentionality in action: Transforming the management of remote teams“

We often hear that flexibility is key to the future of work, but what does that look like practically speaking? Here to discuss with Building Culture are Julie Figueroa, Head of Marketplace Product, and Eura Edmond, Director of Client Success at PERKS.

Resources:

• Great Place to Work, “Three Predictions for the Workplace Culture of the Future”
• VentureBeat, “The future of employee perks in the post-pandemic workplace”
• Benefits Pro, “2022 employee benefits & workplace predictions”
• Snacknation, “The Definitive Guide to Hybrid Work in 2022”
• Get started with PERKS

Resources:

• CDC, “About Mental Health”
• Fortune, “ ‘Bleisure’ is the latest work trend, spurred by the pandemic. Here’s what it means, and why it’s being hotly debated”
• Psychology Today, “What is Therapy?”
• Headspace on Twitter
• Thrive Global, “The Future of Work Prioritizes Mental Health”

Having a shared purpose at work drives us to find meaning in what we do, innovate, and inspire those around us. In the latest episode of Building Culture, Neb Jones, Founder of Atlantis Benefit Consulting, speaks with us about finding your purpose and what that looks like on an organizational level.

Did you know that Millennials and Gen Z will make up the majority of the workforce in 2025? Join Evelyn, Melanie Wertzberger, CEO of Shaka, and Eileen Lee, VP of People & Culture at PERKS for a conversation about how best to support the needs of different generations at work.

Resources:

• Melanie Wertzberger, Company Culture for the Next Generation
• Erica Dhawan, ‘Why I Call Myself a “Geriatric Millennial’ - and Why Our Micro-Generation Matters”
• Indeed, “Gen Z vs Millennials in the Workplace: What Are the Differences?”
• Business Insider, “Millennials say they’ll never have enough money to get what they want in life”
• Morning Consult, “The State of Consumer Banking & Payments”
• Garrett Clarke, Dictionar.io 

Resources:

• SHRM, “How to Be a Pet-Friendly Employer”
• The Hartford, “Should You Allow Dogs in Your Small Business?”
• American Kennel Club, “Service Dogs, Working Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Emotional Support Dogs: What’s the Difference?”
• ADA, “Frequently Asked Questions about Service Animals and the ADA”
• Employee Benefit News, “Who let the dogs in? Pet friendly offices are an in-demand benefit in the COVID-era workplace”
• WeForum, “This is how pets helped our mental health during lockdown”

Resources:

• Anthony Klotz interview with Bloomberg, “How to Quit Your Job in the Great Post-Pandemic Resignation Boom”
• Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Quits rate of 2.9% in August 2021 an all-time high”
• PERKS Editorial Team, “Generations in the Workforce”
• Owl Labs, “State of Remote Work 2020”

Physical health is an important part of work-life balance, and Les Mills Plus is creating a fitter planet with their lively fitness programs. They’ve partnered with our PERKS marketplace so you can tailor your fitness program to your needs - there’s something for everyone!

There’s always something to learn from someone, no matter what stage in life they’re at. This is CIRKEL’s philosophy, and we welcome Founder Charlotte Japp to talk about how mentorship and networking contribute to building culture for teams.

What’s key to succeeding in both work and life? Jane Buescher, CEO and co-founder of Toucan, shares how their app offers peer support by giving everybody somebody to talk to. At Building Culture, we’re all about creating connection - both for the holidays and beyond!