
From 360 Feedback to Clear Objectives: Turning Insights into Action
Feedback is one of the most powerful tools for growth, but too often, it gets stuck in the past. Employees complete their 360s, read through the comments, and walk away with insights… but they do not have a clear plan for what comes next. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our newest feature: Feedback-in-Action: the…

HR Tips for Small Businesses: Jennifer Beattie on Remote Team Performance and Engagement
Jennifer Beattie, founder of Culture on Camera, is the virtual HR sidekick for small businesses. She specializes in helping managers lead distributed teams – whether in-office, hybrid, or fully remote – and is passionate about making HR painless for companies who don’t yet need full-time HR staff. She recently sat down with us to share…

Why Cascading Objectives Create Stronger, Aligned Teams
Imagine building a house without a blueprint. One team lays the foundation, another installs windows, and a third starts painting walls that haven’t been built yet. Even if each team is skilled and hardworking, the house won’t stand. That’s what happens in companies when teams set goals in isolation. Without alignment, even great work can…

29 Questions to Ask Your New Hires
We’re thrilled to kick off our Template Toolkit with a powerful resource: the Pulse Surveys Template we use here at Small Improvements! Designed specifically for new hires 30 days into their onboarding journey, this survey has helped us boost productivity, engagement, and alignment between employees and their managers. It’s a simple yet effective way to…

Why company-wide vacations are the key to a happy and productive workforce
What do Bumble, Hootsuite, and Bristol Myers Squibb have in common? Well, they all offer company-wide vacations, of course.

Transparent vs. anonymous feedback: Which should you choose?
Creating a culture of feedback sharing can be challenging. We share the pros and cons of transparent and anonymous feedback, and best practices.