We often get asked about our company and how we improve workplace culture. The term can be considered vague, which is a bit ironic given how important it is to employee engagement and productivity, even a company’s brand and share value. If that’s a characteristic that your company values, you need to know about our...Read More

by Leo Ramirez, Jr., CEO, Founder of Encast A lot of people who want to help often struggle with where to make donations of their limited resources. Recent natural disasters with hurricanes and earthquakes have brought many more people into the community of charitable givers. But there are important issues to consider before giving your...Read More

Labor rights have come a long way since the founding of America. While there should be pride in where we are now, there is still more progress to be made. Progress like universal maternity and paternity leave or group-focused rights like protecting our migratory farmers. From universal workers rights groups to group-focused orgnations there are...Read More

We all know that no matter the industry, your employees are your company’s most valuable resource. Since we know this, we realize that high employee turnover is a really bad thing.Read More

            Image Credit Coffee Geek At Encast, we write a lot about Millennials. Specifically, we have written quite a few pieces exploring the common stereotypes about Millennials – that they are lazy, entitled, and self-obsessed – only to find there was little evidence to support these arguments.Read More

Complaining about other generations is so commonplace it has become cliché.Read More

August. Known for its heat, the end of summer, and first-day-of-school photo ops. To parents with school-age children it’s also known as a month of spending. Arguably one of the two hardest times of year for families barely making it financially (the other being the holiday season). Thankfully there are programs and nonprofits that cater...Read More

We all know employee turnover is bad, but are you aware of how much it is costing your company? From decreased productivity (that can last for years) to the hiring an employment firm to help you find new employees, your company is losing a lot of cash as a result of employee turnover. We’ve put...Read More

Fees seem to be everywhere these days. Want to access your money from the closest ATM? You will probably have to pay a fee. Take a close look at your utility bills; chances are you will find fees there, too.Read More

A successful corporate social responsibility program is one that gets employees excited about being involved and supports your company’s core values. For this reason, volunteer opportunities with organizations that align with your company mission and values are a great addition to any corporate social responsibility program. When they’re are done right, that is. If you...Read More