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\u201c40% of employees know their company’s goals\u201d <\/strong>
<\/p>Office Vibe<\/em><\/a> <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

That means a whopping 60% of employees on average DO NOT know their company\u2019s goals. This sounds a little crazy, considering a full-time employee spends around 40 hours a week working. This statistic is even more alarming considering that \u201c80% of employees feel more engaged when their work is consistent with the core values and mission of their organization\u201d (IBM<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Employee Engagment: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Incentives to tackle these issues are two-fold: a lack of engagement is not only detrimental to the individual employee but can also be costly to the organization.
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\u201cDisengaged employees cost organizations between $450 and $550 billion annually\u201d<\/strong>
<\/p> The Engagement Institute<\/a> <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

To kick off the new year in 2019, the Paranoid Internet team took a weekend retreat to the sleepy German village of Plau am See to help align employees with the company\u2019s values, mission and goals.
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\u201c31% of employees said that more transparency regarding the overall health of the business would allow them to better understand their employer\u2019s goals\u201d<\/strong> <\/em>
<\/p>Kimble Applications<\/em><\/a>
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2019 Kickoff Retreat:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Working in the crazy crypto-startup scene in Berlin can be exhausting, and having a chance to unwind with colleagues outside of the office in a relaxing environment was a relief. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“46% of human resource leaders say employee burnout is responsible for up to half of their annual workforce turnover”<\/strong> <\/em><\/p> Kronos<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Over the course of the weekend, we held a series of workshops and presentations. During the course of a normal week in the office, it can be difficult for everyone to be a part of all meetings, meaning employees are often not on the same page. Furthermore, receiving ideas and input from colleagues with different perspectives is a great way to utilize the diversity within a team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201c78% of employees who say their company encourages creativity and innovation are committed to their employer\u201d <\/strong><\/p> ReportLinker<\/em> <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Dennis Weidner, our CEO, lead a series of mini-workshops where we could use our creativity to think about the future of Paranoid. Rebekah Traficante, Head of Events and C3 Crypto Conference, gave a presentation on where the conference is heading, and then led us in a brainstorming session to come up with big ideas for C3 2019. Lastly, Nuria Gimeno, Editor-in-Chief of Cryptoticker.io, introduced new brand guidelines for the site, explaining how the organizational structure will lead to better SEO and reader engagement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEmployees who feel their voice is heard at work are 4.6 times more likely to feel empowered to perform their best work\u201d<\/strong> <\/p>Salesforce.com<\/a>
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In true Paranoid Internet form, we had a bit of fun as well. Sharing meals amongst the team was a great time to chat and hang out. The hotel also provided us with a kitchen party where we received a cooking lesson over drinks. After the lesson, we had the chance to eat and share our creations with the whole team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Coworker relationships is a contributor to a positive employee experience (16%)”<\/strong><\/em><\/p> Globoforce<\/em><\/a> <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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On the last morning before returning to Berlin, we played curling, a game many of us had only ever seen on the Olympics. The 2019 kickoff created a united feeling among the team to achieve greater, higher-quality goals which are aligned with the Paranoid vision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n