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4 TIPS ON HOW TO EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR EMPLOYER DURING A CRISIS
In our last blog post we discussed the importance of open lines of communication between employers and their employees, particularly as it pertains to the unique situations created by COVID-19. Communication, however, is a two-way street and the responsibility for...

5 Tips on How to Effectively Communicate with Your Employees During a Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered the way we communicate. Rapidly we’ve adapted, creating new work environments, ways of checking-in, family activities and personal routines. Companies across every industry are challenged with finding ways to arm their...

Reimagining the Future of Meetings
And in a blink of an eye… or rather with a cough and a sneeze… the world came to a shuddering halt. The past felt immediately distant. The present was clouded with uncertainty and anxiety. And the future? Well, it’s clouded. Hard to see. Hard to even imagine....

How to Work from Home Efficiently
Hey guys. How are you doing? We hope you and your loved ones are all staying safe and healthy during these uncertain times. First of all, we want to say that our thoughts are with all of the healthcare workers, grocery store workers, delivery workers and all those who...

Reactions from the Youth Climate March Chicago
Last Friday, Sept. 20th, students and young people from around the world walked out of their classes and work to bring awareness to the global climate crisis. A group of the youngest FLIRTies participated in the Chicago Youth Climate March, and wanted to share their...

FLIRT’s On-Site Oddities – Brianna Kozlarek
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7 Social Media Tips for Your Small Company
by Libby Kadel In today’s society, social media is becoming increasingly popular for business purposes, social networking, and personal entertainment. Social media can be a fun leisurely activity, but it can also play an important role in business; ensuring the...

The Curl Ban for Women in the Business World
by Kari McGlinnen, President There is a belief in the corporate business world that naturally curly hair is somehow less professional than straight hair. I had never considered before that the curl ban was an official company policy, I assumed that it was one of those...

Working from Home
The perils of procrastination, dogs, cats, daydreaming, catnaps and children and desire for bad office coffee. by: Michael Petan, Creative Director I have spent a lifetime working in a large open office, surrounded by coworkers who have become friends, mentors, and...

Our Top Three Takeaways from Social Media Week Los Angeles 2019
by Brianna Kozlarek - Director, Digital Engagement A few weeks ago, I attended Social Media Week Los Angeles 2019. I went last year and walked away with a lot of ideas, tips, tricks and new partnerships, so I knew that I wanted to attend again this year. I also firmly...

What I’ve Learned in my 50 years in the Work Force
By: Fran Marciano, Director of Accounting & Office Operations No one likes to hear it but you are replaceable. No matter how large of an impact you make in your position, no matter how dedicated you are and how everything you do is vital and keeps the company...

2019 Pat Mac’s Pack 100K Bike Ride
FLIRT Communications is proud to be a Presenting Sponsor for the 2019 Pat Mac’s Pack 100K Bike Ride. Pat Mac’s Pack is a charitable foundation established in memory of Patrick Thomas McNamara, who died at the age of 13 after an eleven-year battle with recurrent brain...

A Sound Education
by: Leslie Fenton, Executive Producer When you have a child, you are handed an entirely new set of responsibilities. Yes, you have to feed, clothe and shelter them. But that’s just the beginning. You have to teach them kindness and compassion. Tolerance and...

LOGO-A-GO-GO
Written by Michael Petan Creative Director & Brand Navigator FLIRTCommunications Inc. Roughly 613 million people globally will launch 133 million startups annually. That’s a lot of companies, mission statements, customer propositions, and logo designs; and the...

Immersive Technology in Science Fiction Films: Part 1
Have you ever felt desirous of the technology on display in science fiction films, and hoped that similar inventions could exist in the present? Or are you on the opposite side of the spectrum, and you see science fiction films as prophetic warnings about our imminent...

Meet Kari McGlinnen of FLIRT Communications in Downtown Chicago
This article was originally published on VoyageChicago. Today we’d like to introduce you to Kari McGlinnen. Thanks for sharing your story with us Kari. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there. I love art and music and always looked for ways to...

10 Things I Learned from my Mom
As a female leader I find myself reflecting back on lessons learned from the first female leader in my life, my mother. So for Women’s History Month I would like to share with you 10 Things I learned from my Mom.

Putting the Unity in Community
FLIRT communications is in the business of building communities through the production of events. We’ve enabled and empowered our corporate clients, their coworkers and partners alike to gather together and celebrate personal achievements, share inspiration and...