Company Culture - Envol

Performative Action: How to Take Real Action on Social Issues

by Jessica Kangappaden
August 11, 2021June 6, 2023

Over recent years, social activism appears to be increasingly normalized. However, 2020 was a historic year for social activism. Millions across the world joined together to fight for equality, justice, and reparations. Those included in the millions of people were many companies and organizations who expressed their solidarity on social media platforms and their websites. As companies announced where they stand on particular issues, they either took action, lacked the resources to implement action, or simply advertised their involvement to increase their social capital. The latter is defined as performative activism.

Countless employers may pledge to take a more active stance on inclusion efforts in recent years, however, it is more than likely for those promises to fizzle out. This blog addresses the meaning of performative activism as well as the why’s and how to take real action to contribute to real change.

Mental Health & Wellness: Initiatives Employers Can Implement

by Bianca So
May 7, 2021June 6, 2023

Awareness of mental health & wellness in the workforce has increased greatly in recent years.

A recent study done by the Boston University School of Medicine revealed that “27.8% of U.S. adults had depression symptoms as of mid-April 2020, compared to 8.5% before the COVID-19 pandemic”. These numbers are alarming, and the effects of this have certainly trickled their way into the workforce, affecting workplace performance for organizations.

More than ever, employers are recognizing the importance of keeping employees happy and healthy, and acknowledging how much of a role it plays in employee performance. Employers are also recognizing that Mental Health & Wellness goes beyond just talking about it. If you’re unsure of how you can support your employees, here are a few tangible initiatives you can take – keep reading!

Allyship in the Workplace: Begin Where You Are

by Emily Seggie
April 9, 2021June 6, 2023

Today, we want to talk about allyship in the workplace. Unsure of what it means to be an ally? In this post, we talk about what allyship means, actionable ways to become a better ally to your colleagues, and how allyship & diversity benefit workplaces everywhere.

6 Awesome Communication Tools for Remote Offices

by Lisa Ellis
February 22, 2021June 6, 2023

If you think that remote communication boils down to Zoom, Slack, and Email – think again!

Reminiscing on friendly office interactions isn’t uncommon. We miss being able to connect with each other in person and sometimes Zoom happy hours just doesn’t cut it.

Luckily, the shift to remote work has brought out some amazing new communication tools that support all kinds of remote-friendly interactions. Although it’s no replacement for the real thing, we think they’re pretty fun, and adding some extra personality to your communication.

9 Productive Habits that are Good for your Health

by Lisa Ellis
January 14, 2021June 7, 2023

Although it’s been almost an entire year since working from home became the new normal, you might still be figuring out how to develop productive habits.

5 Great Ways to Say Thank You to Your Employees

by Katie Wong
January 5, 2021June 6, 2023

At Envol, we LOVE to celebrate our achievements and say thank you – especially during our Monday meetings! It’s a great way to start off our week, especially now that we’re all working from home (and we hope you are too because of #COVID19). When working remotely, not everyone can see what we have done and celebrate our efforts. Therefore, we believe that it’s important to recognize our team’s hard work and dedication every single week!

5 Ways to Use Gratitude to Boost Team Morale

by Lisa Ellis
January 5, 2021June 6, 2023

This time last year, we were gathering to share wins, celebrate each other, and express gratitude for everyone’s hard work. The warm and fuzzy feelings created when reflecting on a job well done highlight the positive outcomes from the year. It reinforces our loyalty to our company and lets us create new memories with the people we work with.

HR Productivity Tools: For your Team

by Lisa Ellis
January 4, 2021June 6, 2023

It’s no surprise that technology has taken over the pen and paper to-do list. The list of options for digital productivity tools is almost endless these days. Although everyone has their own mantras when it comes to productivity, our team is sharing some of our favourite online tools this week to help kickstart the new year.

Let’s do this!

Support Local Series: For Yourself

by Bianca So
December 12, 2020June 6, 2023

Welcome back to the third installment of our Support Local Series!

With an overwhelming year behind us, we can easily forget to take care of ourselves. Although self-care goes beyond just “treating ourselves”, sometimes it’s nice to do exactly that. Today, our team at Envol is feeling extra festive, and have curated a list of goods from our favourite local businesses in British Columbia that you can treat yourself to and support! So, keep reading to see our local picks!

Landing your Dream Internship

by Katie Wong
November 30, 2020June 6, 2023

Looking for an internship can be a very intimidating and frustrating process. With the pandemic, it can be even more stressful. Many students and recent graduates don’t know what to put on their applications, where to look for job postings, and who to talk to. Because of this, I want to share my experience on what I did to land my awesome internship at Envol Strategies and how I was chosen out of 769 applicants!