Building strong connections among team members is crucial for a positive and enjoyable workplace! Research shows that teams with strong social ties are more engaged at work (check out this article).
Behind the scenes at Exectras…
Our team works hard to bring our members the best benefits and services at the best prices America has to offer (think award-winning virtual primary care and seamless payment processing). We also like to have fun in our department!
Recently, a debate about which was greater, the pancake or the waffle, got started on an email thread with the team. Most of us are serious about our breakfast food, so we declared a vote!
The email thread was lively with the brunch spirit as a flurry of teammates sent in their votes. Some voted with photos (see below), others upped the ante with ballot write-ins (red velvet waffles, anyone?).
Pancakes and waffles were neck and neck throughout, but the last vote tipped it in favor of pancakes. (The identity of all voters shall remain anonymous, in case you were wondering.)
With this pancake-waffle issue resolved (at least for the time being), the team got back to work. Although this photo still haunts us…
Photo credit: Inspired by Charm
(Not only are we serious about what we do, but we are serious about breakfast too.)
In conclusion…
We have found that investing in team connections not only boosts morale but also drives success! This can look like team-building activities, social events after work, or employee challenges (check out the myExectras Portal for more there) but it can also be small things.
Things like a pancake or waffle debate.