Inward Blog
Five Myths of Employee Engagement Infographic
January 16, 2014
This infographic created by Michael C Fina accurately depicts many misconceptions in the workplace today. While debunking the myths, it also simultaneously highlights the importance of employee engagement and its key role for maintaining a powerful staff. Having intangible rewards that give employees incentives makes for a higher return on investment and creates an environment of happy campers. Treating each individual equally and applauding their accomplishments are just a few suggestions to becoming an effective and amiable boss.
Posted by Allan Steinmetz at 2:00am
company values, Employee Appreciation, employee engagement, employee satisfaction, Infographic, leadership, Millennials, recognition and rewards
Four Apps to Gamify Your Life
January 14, 2014
As gamification continues to be a prominent topic of discussion in the workplace, it is simultaneously growing in the social world. With smart phones becoming a necessity in our lives, apps have become a useful tool to keep us organized, entertained and up to date in our fluctuating world. There are now apps that are designed to help you live the lifestyle you desire, and will reward you for every step towards that direction. Here are some notable apps that can help gamify your personal life.
Posted by Allan Steinmetz at 9:00am
employee engagement, employee incentives, employee satisfaction, engage, Gamification, office life, Productivity, recognition and rewards

Tips for Kicking Off the New Year
January 9, 2014
Happy New Year to everyone from Inward Strategic Consulting! What better way to kick off the New Year than a fresh start to a healthier and happier lifestyle. By following some of these quick and easy tips, you can start the year on the right food by feeling better about yourself, both physically and mentally!
Posted by Allan Steinmetz at 9:00am
Engaging Millennials with Gamification
January 7, 2014
It’s no secret that the Millennial generation is fond of texting, tweeting, posting, linking, and anything else that involves being connected. This generation has been raised on technology, and the majority of this group probably doesn’t even remember a time when Facebook and smartphones didn’t exist. While studies have shown that some aspects of constantly being connected and “on” result in negative side effects, we would like to point out a very positive effect that could greatly benefit your organization.
Posted by Allan Steinmetz at 11:00am
Bring Your Inner Child to Work Day
January 2, 2014
Here at Inward Strategic Consulting we are all about employee engagement, and through methods such as gamification we bring this invaluable asset to tons of great companies every day. But even a team of employee engagement, gamification specialists can get a case of the creative hiccups. So what do we do when faced with this dilemma? Forget the pant suit and the never ending influx of emails for the day. Spending hours behind a desk, computer, or staying in one place for a prolonged period of time can definitely stifle creativity. So get out!
Posted by Allan Steinmetz at 1:00am