# Industry Insights

The latest updates, stories, ideas and guides from the Epoch team on all things employee experience.

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**[From Stagehand to Conductor: Why We’re Teaming Up with "The ERG Homegirl" to Ban Burnout 🎻🚀](/content/blog/from-stagehand-to-conductor-why-were-teaming-up-with-the-erg-homegirl-to-ban-burnout/index.html)**  
Epoch and The ERG Movement partner to ban burnout for ERG leaders. Combine the 3 P's operational strategy with Agent Epoch's automation.

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**[Scaling Culture & Connection: 4 Key Takeaways from the MXV Summit](/content/blog/4-key-takeaways-from-the-mxv-summit/index.html)**  
4 key takeaways from the MXV Summit on scaling culture: employee-led programs, the ROI of social clubs, AI for logistics, and continuous learning.

**[Blueprints for a Modern Workplace Culture: Recap of Epoch Event Atlanta with Gusto and Boston Consulting Group](/content/blog/modern-workplace-culture-epoch-atlanta/index.html)**  
Key takeaways from Epoch Atlanta with Gusto and BCG on building a modern workplace culture: connection, retention, learning, and well-being.

**[Pulse Checks on Employee Engagement](/content/blog/pulse-checks-on-employee-engagement/index.html)**  
Kick off the year with a pulse check to gather employee feedback, refine engagement strategies, and create a more connected workplace.

**[The Culture Playbook: Tactics for Building and Sustaining Engagement](/content/blog/the-culture-playbook-tactics-for-building-and-sustaining-engagement/index.html)**  
Insights from our Experts on Employee Experience Webinar Series with Hanna Phan on fostering culture, engagement, and innovation in remote work.

**[Creating a RTO Strategy That Works: Insights and Best Practices for Hybrid Success](/content/blog/creating-a-rto-strategy-that-works-insights-and-best-practices-for-hybrid-success/index.html)**  
Discover how to create an effective RTO strategy that fosters engagement, inclusivity, and meaningful in-office experiences for hybrid teams.

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**[The Experience Shift: Building a Workplace That Thrives](/content/blog/the-experience-shift-building-a-workplace-that-thrives/index.html)**  
Gain insights and strategies for cultivating an enriching employee experience that resonates at every level of an organization.

**[Enhancing Connectivity in Remote Work: The Power of Well-Planned Internal Events](/content/blog/enhancing-connectivity-in-remote-work/index.html)**  
Explore the benefits of internal events for boosting employee engagement and communication in remote work environments.

**[Six Ways to Celebrate International Women's Day](/content/blog/five-ways-to-celebrate-international-womens-day/index.html)**  
Here are several ways to celebrate this International Women's Day and contribute to its significance.

**[Budget-Friendly Employee Appreciation Day Ideas](/content/blog/budget-friendly-employee-appreciation-day-ideas/index.html)**  
To help you celebrate Employee Appreciation Day, we’ve created a list of over 40 budget-friendly ideas.

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**[Navigating the HR Landscape: Key Roles Shaping 2024 Workplace Success](/content/blog/navigating-the-hr-landscape-key-roles-shaping-2024-workplace-success/index.html)**  
The Employee Experience role has become one of the fastest-growing roles over the last five years.

**[Employee Event Budgeting Strategies](/content/blog/average-spend-per-employee-for-events/index.html)**  
Here are some insights we’ve gained into average spend per employee and budgeting strategies.

**[Hosting a Successful Sales Kickoff](/content/blog/hosting-a-successful-sales-kickoff/index.html)**  
A Sales Kickoff, or SKO, is an event or meeting that marks the beginning of a new sales period, typically at the start of a fiscal year.

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**[Epoch Community Year in Review 2023](/content/blog/epoch-community-year-in-review-2023/index.html)**  
A summary of what we've been up to for 2023. Thanks for being a part of our community!

**[The Future of Working from Home: Adapting to New Norms](/content/blog/the-future-of-working-from-home-adapting-to-new-norms/index.html)**  
Trends in working from home/hybrid work and strategies to optimize employee engagement.

**[Strategies for Building Strong Employee Engagement in Today's Global Workplace](/content/blog/strategies-for-building-strong-employee-engagement-in-todays-global-workplace/index.html)**  
Key drivers of employee engagement and effective solutions to boost engagement levels based on Gallup's 2023 Global Workplace report.

**[What Employees Really Want: Creating a Positive Employee Experience in the Digital Realm](/content/blog/what-employees-really-want-creating-a-positive-employee-experience-in-the-digital-realm/index.html)**  
In today's digital era, organizations are realizing the importance of prioritizing the employee experience. What do employees really want?

**[Employee Anniversary Recognition The Importance of Years of Service Awards🎉](/content/blog/employee-anniversary-recognition-the-importance-of-years-of-service-awards/index.html)**  
Employee anniversary recognition programs, such as years of service awards, are an essential part of creating a positive workplace culture.

**[How To Properly Offboard Employees ✅](/content/blog/how-to-properly-offboard-employees/index.html)**  
A detailed offboarding checklist to make sure you have a smooth offboarding process for employees.

**[The Importance of Onboarding Buddy Programs for New Employees](/content/blog/the-importance-of-onboarding-buddy-programs-for-new-employees/index.html)**  
An onboarding buddy program is a system in which new employees are paired with an experienced employee who provides support, guidance, and feedback.

**[State of Employee Experience Report Summary](/content/blog/state-of-employee-experience-report-summary/index.html)**  
A summary of the key findings from the State of Employee Experience report, and a comparison of findings to last year’s report.

**[5 Reasons Why Companies Should Invest in Culture-building Activities 📈](/content/blog/5-reasons-why-companies-should-invest-in-culture-building-activities/index.html)**  
Social activities are a great way to invest in your employees and build culture within your organization. Here are 5 key benefits of social events!

**[Top 4 Metrics to Consider When Budgeting for EX in 2023](/content/blog/top-4-metrics-to-consider-when-budgeting-for-ex-in-2023/index.html)**  
Employee Experience is a key factor in the success of any organization. It’s important to measure employee satisfaction, productivity and wellness.

**[4 Ways to Foster Connection at Your Organization 🤝](/content/blog/4-ways-to-foster-connection-at-your-organization/index.html)**  
Creating a supportive, connected work environment is essential for any team to succeed. Learn four strategies you can implement today.

**[5 Trends for Employee Engagement in 2023 👩‍💻](/content/blog/5-trends-for-employee-engagement-in-2023/index.html)**  
As the workplace continues to change, new trends in employee engagement are emerging. Learn more about the 5 trends to watch out for in 2023.

**[Epoch Community Year in Review 2022](/content/blog/epoch-community-year-in-review-2022/index.html)**  
A summary of what we've been up to for 2022. Thanks for being a part of our community!

**[Five Things to Improve Your Digital EX 📣](/content/blog/five-things-to-improve-your-digital-ex/index.html)**  
Learn how to improve your digital Employee Experience with these 5 methods.

**[Fostering Psychological Safety 🧠](/content/blog/fostering-psychological-safety/index.html)**  
Why psychological safety is important in the workplace and how to improve it.

**[Using Notion as an Intranet 🌟](/content/blog/notion-as-a-intranet/index.html)**  
Using Notion as an Intranet and how it can benefit your organization.

**[Recommended Swag Vendors for this Holiday Season 🎁](/content/blog/recommended-swag-vendors-for-this-holiday-season/index.html)**  
List of recommended vendors for this holiday season.

**[Reimagine HR Conference Learnings 🥳](/content/blog/reimagine-hr-conference-learnings/index.html)**  
Learnings from HR execs discussing employee experience at the Gartner’s ReimagineHR Conference.

**[The True Cost of Employee Disengagement 💰](/content/blog/the-true-cost-of-employee-disengagement/index.html)**  
How employee disengagement can increase turnover rate and cost your organization thousands of dollars, and methods to decrease it.

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**[Ideas for Giving Tuesday 🤩](/content/blog/ideas-for-giving-tuesday/index.html)**  
Here are some methods that are proven to aid to boost engagement in Giving Tuesday initiatives.

**[Challenges in Event Planning 😓](/content/blog/challenges-in-event-planning/index.html)**  
Challenges event planners face when making events for employees.

**[What Even is an Intranet, and Does Your Organization Need It? 🤔](/content/blog/what-even-is-an-intranet-and-does-your-organization-need-it/index.html)**  
An introduction and analysis into Intranet. See our pros and cons list and how Epoch can help improve.

**[Quiet Quitting and Employee Engagement 👩🏻‍💻](/content/blog/quiet-quitting-and-employee-engagement/index.html)**  
What is quiet quitting and why is everyone talking about it right now? Explore the reasoning and data behind quit quitting.

**[Combating COVID Fatigue 😩](/content/blog/combating-covid-fatigue/index.html)**  
With lockdowns and distancing mandates becoming common over recent years, COVID fatigue is becoming a real and common problem in the workplace.

**[Future of Work | Updated Return to Office Guide 🏢](/content/blog/updated-rto-guide-2022/index.html)**  
With restrictions easing up, vaccination rates increasing, and physical workplaces opening up, companies are making the move back to in-person work.

**[Learnings from Epoch's Employee Experience Symposium 2022 💙](/content/blog/epoch-symposium-2022/index.html)**  
Here is a full recap of the top learnings and themes that were discussed during Epoch's 1-day Symposium!

**[How to Reduce Employee Turnover 👩🏻‍💼👨🏽‍💼](/content/blog/employee-turnover-rate/index.html)**  
The past years have seen a record number of employees leave their jobs for better opportunities, increasing turnover rate in many organizations.

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**[Less is More ✅](/content/blog/less-is-more/index.html)**  
Here are some things to consider before you start filling your team’s schedule up with a ton of events and activities.

**[7 Industry Learnings from 2021 ✨](/content/blog/2021-learnings/index.html)**  
Before we move through 2022, we’ve taken time to reflect on the past year to serve our teams better. Read on for the seven main takeaways from 2021.

**[Learnings of 2020 + Q1 Wrap-Up 🗓](/content/blog/learnings-of-2020/index.html)**  
As we all reach the 1-year mark of a remote work environment and the shift to virtual events, there are a ton of learnings and takeaways that came from these challenging times.