Leveling Up Peer Recognition at VSE
At Voice Systems Engineering, we are always trying to level up our employee recognition programs and find new ways for employees to recognize each other. Peer recognition is an important factor in employee satisfaction. While one might think monetary compensation is at the top of the list of employee motivators, it doesn’t even make the […]
How to Keep Your Distributed Team Engaged
Although distributed teams have been around for years, the increase in work from home due to COVID-19 has greatly increased the number of teams that are no longer in the same physical location. And some companies are saying they don’t plan on going back to working in the office the way they were before the […]
Encouraging Health with VSE’s Wellness Programs
At Voice Systems Engineering, the health and well-being of our employees are a top priority. With so much time spent at work, it is essential to dedicate efforts to improving the wellbeing and productivity of a healthy workplace. Cultivating robust workplace wellness programs can affect employees’ output and motivation, and they make us feel good […]
Tips For Balancing Work-Life as a New Parent
Hey, mom and dad! Ready to update your skills on your LinkedIn page? You’re now a master diaper changer and bottle-making guru with the skills to run a household on little to no sleep. Navigating the new world of parenthood is a full-time job, and when family leave is just about up, you’re likely left wondering […]
Rethinking Workplace Community in the Digital Age
At VSE, creating community is a top priority. Given the disruption to our ways of working over the past few years, we’ve had to rethink how we are building community in a digital-first environment. Previously, our company culture was centered around in-office events and gatherings. Now, COVID has permanently altered the way we work. New […]
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is Evolving
At Voice Systems Engineering, we recognize both the historic and ongoing struggles underserved communities face. It is incumbent on us to take action to eliminate any barriers within our own company that contribute to this inequality, placing our new social contract at the center of all we do. We want our workforce to reflect our […]
Taking Care of Employees Is Good for Business
Taking Care of Employees Is Good for Business At Voice Systems Engineering, one of the things we are proud of is many of our employees’ long tenure. As a part of our monthly acknowledgments, we celebrate both birthdays and work anniversaries, and we are regularly celebrating milestone anniversaries, such as 5, 10, 15 years or […]
Taking Care of Employees Is Good for Business (Part 2)
At Voice System Engineering, one of the things we are proud of is many of our employees’ long tenure. We regularly celebrate milestone work anniversaries such as 5, 10, 15 years or more with VSE. As we mentioned in the first part of this mini-series, how long your employees stay with your company can give vital insight […]
Back-to-School Season is for Parents Too
Make the Most of the Busy Season As the leaves start to change and working parents are resetting their routines as kids head back to school, we sat down with Olga Arlou to discuss the change of seasons. She points out some lessons she has learned through working from home, thoughts on distractions, and tips […]
Don’t Let Your Vacation Days Go to Waste
The United States has a unique relationship with vacations. Ask almost anyone if they need a vacation, and you are sure to get a resounding “yes.” Yet if so many of us need a vacation, why do we fail to use our vacation days? Even before the pandemic, over half of Americans failed to use […]