Building a Strong Work Culture Means Better Service for Our Clients
When you think about teambuilding, your mind might go to trust falls or group scavenger hunts. And those things can be fun, but I think real teams are built on smaller gestures, like a recent party we had for our Client Success Manager, Justin Robinson.
We aren’t a huge team, but taking time out to celebrate each person’s birthday does add up — and it’s also completely worth it. As a leader, I want my team to feel excited to come to work each day and comfortable with their coworkers. Little things like a birthday celebration or doing a 5K together build connections that add up to a better workplace culture.
Engaged employees feel more connected to each other and their work
It’s important for our team to laugh and connect at work, and it’s crucial for them to feel seen, cared for and energized about coming into the office every day.
Gallup research confirms our thinking on building a strong culture. According to its 2026 study, employees who feel connected to their company’s culture are 4.3x as likely to be engaged at work. They’re also 62% less likely to feel burned out.
Engaged employees are more productive and do higher-quality work, according to Gallup, and that’s exactly what we want as a team. When we celebrate a special day or take a brain break to play a game, that’s not just goofing around — it’s ultimately an investment in our clients.
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