by Lacey Partipilo and Annie Oxenfeld In this competitive hiring market, it has become more and more important to stand out to potential employees....
We’re Proud to be a Healthiest Employer
We’re so proud to announce the Portland Business Journal has awarded us with second place in their Oregon’s Healthiest Employer program.
Is the Four-Day Workweek the Cure to Burnout?
A short dive into the options and possibilities that the four day work week provides.
10 Dos and Don’ts for a Hybrid Workplace
We’ve gathered our top five dos and top five don’ts to help you transition your team from fully in-office to thriving hybrid.
Three Team-Building Activities to Do at Your Next All-Team Meeting
Xenium HR shares three team building activities that have worked well for our team during the pandemic.
7 Ways to Recognize Your People
We’re nearing the end of 2021—and let’s be honest—it’s been another incredibly challenging year. Keeping employees energized and engaged is never...
Building Trust One Game at a Time
There’s a saying about teamwork that really captures what team building is all about, “One team, one dream.” A little cliche maybe, but when a...
How to Create a Culture of Gratitude
I’m so excited to share my interview with Adrian Gostick with all of you. He’s the co-author of a new book coming out on March 3, 2020, called...
Three Myths about High Achievers in the Workplace
There are plenty of books out there for high achievers—usually prescribing morning routines, how many books you should be reading and other habits...
How to Inspire Success and Meaning at Work
"The truth is that organizations are run by people, and people run on emotions. Our feelings supply the energy to fuel our pursuit of profit and...
11 Ways to Create a Strong Employer Brand
Everyone wants talented employees. Businesses are getting more and more creative with their recruiting and retaining practices. But part of me...
How a Fear-Based Work Environment Could be Holding your Organization Back
Fear can often be a helpful emotion - it keeps us from ending up in risky, potentially harmful situations. But when does fear hold us back from...
Why Active Listening Stinks
“What I hear you saying is ... stop parroting what I'm saying!” Anyone motivated to read this article already knows active listening skills through...
What a Results-Only Work Environment Could Do for Your Organization
So often, we measure and talk about our work day in terms of time - the 40 hour week, the 9-to-5 job, the flex-time perk, and more. Jody Thompson,...
How to Start a Company Book Club & Why it Will Boost Employee Morale
In 2012, Xenium’s VP of Human Resources Tana Thomson wanted a program or tool that could elevate employees in their roles and encourage them to...