In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the profound importance of mental health, especially among the younger generation as they enter the workforce. Gen Z, the cohort born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, has emerged as strong advocates for prioritizing mental well-being in their professional lives. Mental health is a non-negotiable for Gen Z. Their genuine dedication to mental well-being is transforming the work landscape. Prioritizing warmth and compassion is crucial for both moral and economic reasons.

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When considering seeking help, it's important to understand the difference between coaching and therapy. While both can provide valuable support, they have different objectives and approaches. So, let's dive in and explore the differences between coaching and therapy to help you determine which one might be the right fit for you.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept confined to sci-fi movies. It's here, it's evolving, and it's affecting all aspects of our lives, especially the workplace. It's time we had an open and honest conversation about how AI will impact our organizations, specifically in areas like employee experience, company culture, and executive coaching.

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Leadership can be as rewarding as it is exhausting - kind of like running a marathon in a suit. With the pressure to perform, make tough decisions, and guide others, it's no wonder that leaders can feel emotionally drained. That's why self-care is crucial. But let's be real, self-care isn't just about treating yourself to a spa day or taking a long weekend (although those are nice). It's about prioritizing your well-being to show up as your best self and lead effectively. So, in this blog post, we'll share practical tips on self-care for leaders that go beyond bubble baths and binge-watching Netflix.

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As the modern workplace continues to evolve, employee experience and culture have become critical factors in attracting and retaining top talent. As companies strive to create a positive work environment, it's worth looking beyond our borders to see what other cultures can offer.

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The wise guru on the hill. The person in the office who knows all the ins and outs of the biz. The end-of-career expert who is telling you exactly what to say, and what not to say, to get where they are. The idea of a mentor in professional development isn’t new - but perhaps we can approach this concept from a different angle. What is better than having a mentor? Having multiple mentors.

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This year, are you still going to be sending out the same, tired, often-ignored employee experience surveys? Are you going to read the same one-word answers, and get the same, obvious conclusions? Or are you going to use 2023 to change your approach and gain real understanding of how your employees are experiencing your organization?

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The definition of psychological safety is the feeling of being able to take risks and make mistakes without fear of negative consequences. These negative consequences include being embarrassed, rejected, or even reprimanded.

The concept was first introduced by Amy Edmondson, a professor at Harvard Business School. She noticed that some teams were better at creating psychological safety than others. These teams had more innovation and better performance outcomes than their counterparts, leading her to conclude that psychological safety has a positive effect on process outcomes.

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Understanding your company culture can be a challenge. Over the last few years, organizations have become wise to the concept of culture and experience and are starting to (rightly) link it to the productivity of an organization, the happiness of its employees, and even the amount of revenue it can generate.

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We put a huge emphasis on a couple of key concepts at Uncharted Way – company culture and employee experience. These often-overlooked concepts are sometimes considered intangibles, that can go underappreciated at organizations. But it doesn’t have to be that way – using data, thoughtful surveys, and an analytical approach, companies can measure how employees are experiencing the workplace and how the company culture is affecting their time, happiness, and productivity.

Needless to say – if you aren’t considering company culture and employee experience then you need to read up and start incorporating them into your management strategy. You can start with our blogs, but if you want an even greater understanding of these concepts, check out the following books which are instrumental to our approach to transforming culture in the workplace.

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According to the CDC, 1 in 5 adults in the USA have self-reported mental illness. The true figure, especially in times like these when stress levels are at an all-time high, is probably even higher. A poll by Lyra Health and the National Alliance showed that 80% of workers were experiencing mental health issues during the early months of the pandemic, and 7 out of 10 employees in a Ginger survey indicated that the pandemic was the most stressful time of their professional career so far.

According to the World Economic Forum, every dollar of investment into resources that support mental health, companies see a $4 return. So, if you aren’t already considering devoting time and money in to your employees’ mental wellbeing, now is the time.

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Company culture is the set of shared values that define how employees behave and what they believe in. While culture is intangible, it can be felt in the air of any office, physical or remote.

Culture isn't just about what you do, it’s about how you do it and the perception of your organization. Having a bad company culture is like having a proverbial ghost at the feast - any current employees or potential hires will sense that energy, making it harder to attract and retain workers in a fierce job market.

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You cannot change what you do not measure – this phrase sums up so much about how Uncharted Way approaches employee experience. We see this philosophy in all other aspects of running a company. Revenue, ad spend, capital and growth all have KPIs. Why should managing employee experience and the culture of your organization be any different?

By properly measuring employee experience in face-to-face interviews, surveys, and data-driven key performance indicators, you can start to understand company culture, with the goal of improving how the people you work with perceive your organization. This can have a direct effect on employee retention, productivity, and revenue.

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