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Looking back on connections in 2022
Employee connection and engagement were hot topics, as trends like quick and quiet quitting entered the chat, offsite gatherings returned, and and studies about the importance of friendship at work dominated headlines. This influx of research validated something that our customers and community have known for a while: the relationships we have at work are critical to building trust, bridging distances, enabling cross-functional collaboration, creating space for innovation, and minimizing regrettable attrition.
In 2022, Donut helped create millions of new connections, bringing people together with care, consistency, and creativity. We’re proud to share the last year in review!
What we saw
Connection is business-critical. Donut makes it happen 🍩
New research shows that when people are more connected, they report 101% more professional growth, while the benefit for organizations looks like 32% higher overall ratings on Glassdoor, and a 14x increase in the likelihood of being a Best Place to Work (via Forbes).
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Affinity-based connections have never been more important
In 2021, we recognized that people wanted to be connected around what they have in common, and built new features to make it even easier to find “your people”—leading into new kinds of connections in 2022. We saw a meaningful uptick in interest-based channels, from bookclub to fishing, and from Peloton to fantasy football. Did you know?
Celebrating what matters, together
Connecting around big moments energizes people and engages teams. That’s why this year, we released our newest product: Donut Celebrations. Celebrations lets teammates celebrate major milestones like birthdays, work anniversaries, and other important days, and enjoy their shared history and accomplishments as a team.
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Your team, your way
After connecting over 10+ million people across more than 20,000 teams, we know that each team’s unique differences are magic ✨. Whether you connect by riffing on inside jokes, recognizing teammates’ accomplishments, or refreshing tried-and-true conversation starters as the team grows, we’re continuously building new Donut features and functionality to spark conversations as distinctive and dynamic as your team. Did you know?
It's all about connection.
“Being a fully remote team, Donut keeps our team members continually engaged and connected. We love how easy it is for us to touch base and celebrate each other's milestones, no matter where we are in the world!”
Roxanne JaniczekYembo, Director of People Operations
“I can't imagine how our team would have fared if we didn't have Donut as a part of our Slack experience. We are thankful to have had Donut to keep us connected, learning about and encouraging one another when times got tough.”
Angie HawkinsStanford University, Associate Director of Educational Programs
Connect more in 2023
In a remote work environment, #connection does not happen automatically. It needs to be intentionally designed and fostered. Without a deliberate effort to connect with others, we can quickly become isolated and disconnected from the people.
I have been using Donut within the organization that I work, and also among the communities I am a member of. Which proves that, even if you are self employed, you can still foster human interaction in a virtual environment.
Virtual coffees are a great way to network and strengthen personal connections.