Clowns, crowns, & sticking around 🙋

Hey there! The human resources turmoil of recent years isn't quite over as new research (below) finds that a third of employees say they're “very likely” to leave their jobs in the next year. Perhaps frequent job moves are the new normal, but we also know it can cause instability and that high turnover is financially costly; it's a tough balance.

On a more lighthearted note, advice on going from daily stand-up to stand-up comedy (well, kinda), and some astounding awards news that has nothing to do with Barbie snubs. Let’s dive in! 

A top choice 🌟

It’s been a whirlwind period at Interact! On Thursday, ClearBox Consulting named us a Choice for 2024. This follows recent top selections in the Gartner Magic Quadrant and IDC MarketScape; Interact is the only platform named in the top category of all three of those auspicious awards.

Make it comms-edy not tragedy 🤡

Channeling your inner class clown (strategically, of course) could result in some next-level comms. Presidential and executive speechwriter Mark Katz has leveraged humor to shape leadership comms for years, and he has some great takeaways for how we can do the same. 

Pro tips for productivity ⚙️

Helping employees get the most out of their workdays isn’t easy, especially when over 50% of workers say they aren’t as productive as they could be. This resource has the behavior-influencing tips you need to boost productivity for your entire organization. 

In it for the long haul ⏳

According to recent research, satisfaction and retention are both down. But that doesn’t mean you have to be. This piece lays out potential causes for the drop and shares some tips for how to increase longevity among your employees.

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