Welcome to the latest edition of EngageWith!

This HR newsletter is like your morning coffee, giving you tips and ideas to brighten up your workplace.

In this edition, you’ll find:

🎮 Game of the week: Pictionary

🤔 Quick Question: What would you do?

🚀 Boost your Productivity: The Pomodoro Technique

♻️ Ideas for HR: Skill swap workshops

♨️ What’s hot in HR: US labor market slowdown

Pictionary 🎮 

In the digital age, where remote work is the new norm, how do you keep the spirit of teamwork alive? How do you recreate those spontaneous moments of joy that once filled office corridors?

Introducing Virtual Pictionary - the perfect solution to dial up your team's engagement, right within your workspaces like Slack or Microsoft Teams.

Here's how it works:

1. Add Trivia to Your Workspace: Click the 'Add Trivia' button on the website or install it directly from the Slack or Microsoft Teams App Directory.

2. Start the Game: For Slack, use the command /trivia pictionary. For Teams, mention @Trivia Pictionary.

3. Enjoy Together: No need for extra logins or apps. Just join the link through your browser and dive into the fun of Pictionary.

Why is it special?

1. Feels Real: It's not just about playing; it's about bringing out the funny artistic side of your teammates and enjoying the hilarious guesses.

2. Strengthen Team Bonds: Boost camaraderie and fun amongst your team by playing Pictionary. Discover the Sheldons and Amys in your group!

So, are you ready to recreate those memorable moments and bond better with your team?

Quick Question: What would you do? 🤔

TechFusion Corp., a leading software solutions provider, acquired ByteCraft, a trendy startup known for its innovative apps.

This led to cultural challenges at TechFusion Corp. ByteCraft's young talent, used to a relaxed and creative environment, feels stifled and micromanaged under TechFusion's structured approach. On the other hand, TechFusion's seasoned professionals find ByteCraft's methods disorganized and lacking in discipline.

As the HR manager, you're tasked with ensuring a smooth and harmonious integration that leverages the strengths of both teams.

The Pomodoro Technique 🚀

The Pomodoro Technique is a simple time management method that divides work into 25-minute intervals, followed by short breaks. This approach can help improve focus, keep your mind sharp, and increase productivity.

How to Use the Pomodoro Technique

The Pomodoro technique can boost productivity by up to 40%. To get you started, we also made a free checklist.

Skill Swap Workshops ♻️

In every organization, there are hidden talents and skills that often go unnoticed. The "Skill Swap Workshops" initiative is designed to uncover and share these talents, allowing employees to teach and learn from each other in a relaxed, informal setting.

It's a great way to break the routine, encourage creativity, and appreciate the diverse talents within the organization.

Here is a checklist for you to try this.

What’s hot in HR? 🔥