b'The Tech Cumulus January 2025GADGET OF THE MONTH The Coway Airmega App- THE EMPLOYEE Enabled Smart Air Purifier The Coway Airmega 300S is a powerful airEXPERIENCE purifier built for large spaces, clearing up to 1,256 sq. ft. in just 30 minutesperfect ifREVOLUTIONyouve got pets, allergies or just want fresher air. ItsHyperCaptive Filtration System catches 99.999% of tiny particles like allergens and odors, making it great for both homes and offices. With the IoCare app, you can monitor indoor and outdoor air quality, scheduleTodays employees desire more than a paycheck;overwhelmingly obvious. It will either turn them on to runtimes and control the purifiers settings, plusthey want purposea meaningful connectionyour company or offand thats the point. We are get handy alerts when its time to change orto their work that enriches their lives. As Johnnot for everyone, nor do we want to be, DiJulius says.clean filters. Smart featuresDiJulius, speaker and author of The Employee Experience Revolution, puts it, Work makes up aUse the interview process to scare away wrong-like Eco Mode, Smartfit prospects, identify potential rock stars and Mode and a customizablelarge part of nearly every human beings life. If we dont find value in what we do professionally, it willmake the potential rock stars want to pick YOU. timer (one,four or eightInterviewexperiences should showcase what your hours) make it energy- trickle into other areas of our lives.company stands for. For example, greet candidates efficient and adaptable,Purpose-driven work not only increaseswith a coffee, offer them a reserved parking spot so you get fresh airengagement but also supports retention and well- and involve employees in the interview process. without fuss. being. At a recent industry conference, DiJuliusThese details convey your company culture and explained three crucial elements in attracting andhelp candidates feel liketheybelong.retaining rock-star employees: cultivating purpose, creating an ungameable recruitment process andCreating The Ultimate Apps You Should Take Offdelivering a memorable onboarding experience. OnboardingExperience Your Phone Right NowThe first day at a new job can either affirm a The Power Of Purposehires decision or make them question it. Even for These days, our phones are jam-packed withTo create a culture of purpose, trust andremote employees, purposeful introductions and apps. However, apps are more than cluttermeaning, DiJulius says, employers must make sureengaging activities matter. theyre data collectors. Apps from China- every employee understands how their job impacts based app developer ByteDance, such ascustomers lives. This can be straightforward forDiJulius offers onboarding best practices:TikTok, CapCut and Lemon8, track extensivecustomer-facing employees, but its harder for those in less visible positions, such as warehouse orReorientation: Hold regular orientations details: your IP address, biometrics, messages,for all staff, connecting newcomers with credit card numbers, people and places inassembly-line roles, to make the customer service connection. Medical device company Medtroniccurrent employees and updating them on your videos, information about the contentany company changes.you post and more. TikToks data privacy isdoes this through its annual gala, where all staff can so bad that its banned in many countriesmeet the patients who benefit from their devices,Gamify The Experience: Send new hires on a and on government devices in several others,reinforcing the real-world impact of their efforts. Findgamified quest around the office or virtual including the US, the EU, Australia and Canada. ways to cultivate these connections between yourworkspace to learn important details. This employees and those who benefit from their work. will encourage relationship-building and While harmful apps are the obvious ones to nix,ease the transition.experts also suggest you delete any app youPurpose also stems from who we work with. DiJulius reminds us, Employees dont quitStagger Training: Dont overwhelm new arent using regularly. To ensure the app stopsemployees with too much information. collecting and sharing your data, you mustcompanies; they quit people. Today, hiring isnt about filling seats. Its an opportunity to welcomeInstead, provide need-to-know knowledge deactivate or delete yourearly, then gradually add professional account first. Log in to eachpurpose-driven individuals who align with your mission into your company. development to support long-term growth app and find the pageand reduce burnout or boredom.where you can deleteCreating A your account, thenRecruitmentExperienceEmployees want purpose and a work culture where uninstall it fromthey feel welcome. This year, prioritize creating an your phone. An excellent recruitment experience, DiJulius says,environment where employees find meaning, can takes steps to make what your company stands forengage fully and stay committed for the long term.Technology That Works!216-393-24843'