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July 27, 2016

Employee engagement doesn’t just come from the perks

You’ve got the pinball machine and the ice cream on site — but is that enough to keep your employees engaged day in and day out?

It used to be that salary and stability were enough for employers to bring qualified applicants in the door. But now, companies are forced to offer new and noteworthy perks to be seen as a desirable place for people to spend their work days. The tough part comes after the glow has worn off and reality is what’s left. It’s like buying a new car because it has a steering wheel warmer — if the engine doesn’t run very well, it doesn’t matter how warm your hands get.

The reality is that employee…

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July 22, 2016

In the midst of digital transformation, partnerships are key

By Stella Wilhelm

The Green Shoe Crew is back from the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, and we’re already looking forward to next steps.

Our journey to the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) was filled with friendly introductions, insightful conversations, and a lot of meaningful new connections. We had a great time meeting potential partners and customers, and we look forward to building on those contacts in the coming months.

One of the most impactful moments of the conference came at the very beginning: Satya Nadella’s keynote speech on the opening day of WPC spoke a great deal about the digital transformation…

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July 8, 2016

Microsoft, green shoes, and partners – oh my!

By Stella Wilhelm

Igloo is on the road again, green shoes i̶n̶ ̶h̶a̶n̶d̶ on foot, setting up shop at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Toronto.

We’re off to see the wizards, the wonderful wizards of… Office. That’s right. Next week, the Green Shoe Crew from Igloo is clicking their heels all the way to the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) 2016, in the 6ix (formerly known as Toronto).

We’ll be at the conference all week long, talking about our modern intranet, integrations with Office 365, and our newly minted Gold Partnership status with Microsoft.