--- title: Crew Blog | Sean Oliver description: The Crew Blog covers the latest tips and best practices for building engaged, informed, and productive frontline teams. --- [![Crew Logo](https://blog.crewapp.com/hubfs/Marketing/Logos/logo_crew_red.svg "Crew Logo")](https://www.crewapp.com/) - [Features](https://www.crewapp.com/features) - [Help](https://help.crewapp.com/) - [Signup or Login](https://crewapp.com/app) - [Crew App](https://crewapp.com/app) - [Command Center](https://crewapp.com/enterprise/commandcenter/) [Request Demo](https://squareup.com/us/en/staff/team-communication/contact) ##### [Team Communication](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/team-communication) [Keep employees connected and engaged](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/team-communication) ##### [Labor Optimization](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/labor-optimization) [Give employees instant access to schedules and open shifts](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/labor-optimization) ##### [Culture & Recognition](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/culture-recognition) [Inspire great work by highlighting outstanding performance](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/culture-recognition) ##### [Knowledge Management](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/knowledge-management) [Ensure your team is aligned and informed](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/knowledge-management) ##### [Administration & Analytics](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/command-center) [Manage your workforce and gain immediate insight](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/command-center) ##### [Compliance Suite](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/compliance) [Protect your people and your organization](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/compliance) ##### [Integrations](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/integrations) [Integrate with critical operations and reporting tools](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/integrations) ##### [Employee Management](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/employee-management) [Manage your workforce at scale with an end-to-end employee toolset](https://www.crewapp.com/enterprise/employee-management) [![logo_crew_red](https://blog.crewapp.com/hubfs/Marketing/Logos/logo_crew_red.svg "logo_crew_red")](https://blog.crewapp.com/) - 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[Features](https://www.crewapp.com/features) - [Help](https://help.crewapp.com/) - [Signup or Login](https://crewapp.com/app) - [Crew App](https://crewapp.com/app) - [Command Center](https://crewapp.com/enterprise/commandcenter/) [The Crew Blog](https://blog.crewapp.com/) ![Sean Oliver](https://blog.crewapp.com/hubfs/Sean-Square.png) # Sean Oliver Recent Posts by Sean Oliver: ## [Why transferable skills are the future for the frontline](https://blog.crewapp.com/why-transferable-skills-are-the-future-for-the-frontline) by [Sean Oliver](https://blog.crewapp.com/author/sean-oliver), on August 11, 2020 [![Why transferable skills are the future for the frontline](https://blog.crewapp.com/hubfs/Multitasking-2%20up-02.jpg)](https://blog.crewapp.com/why-transferable-skills-are-the-future-for-the-frontline) Recently, the Workforce Institute shared another podcast in their series on Being Present: A Practical Guide for Transforming the Employee Experience of Your Frontline Workforce, between the WFI and John … [Read Story](https://blog.crewapp.com/why-transferable-skills-are-the-future-for-the-frontline) Topics:[COVID-19](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/covid-19)[Best Practices](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/best-practices)[Employee Engagement](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/employee-engagement) ## [Why employee recognition drives innovation](https://blog.crewapp.com/why-employee-recognition-drives-innovation) by [Sean Oliver](https://blog.crewapp.com/author/sean-oliver), on July 21, 2020 [![Why employee recognition drives innovation](https://blog.crewapp.com/hubfs/hands%20clapping_EEZY_RMPL-01.jpg)](https://blog.crewapp.com/why-employee-recognition-drives-innovation) Recently, the Workforce Institute shared the latest podcast in their series on Being Present: A Practical Guide for Transforming the Employee Experience of Your Frontline Workforce, between the WFI and … [Read Story](https://blog.crewapp.com/why-employee-recognition-drives-innovation) Topics:[Best Practices](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/best-practices)[Employee Recognition](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/employee-recognition)[Employee Engagement](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/employee-engagement) ## [Four technologies helping to future-proof the Senior Care industry](https://blog.crewapp.com/four-technologies-helping-to-future-proof-the-senior-care-industry) by [Sean Oliver](https://blog.crewapp.com/author/sean-oliver), on July 14, 2020 [![Four technologies helping to future-proof the Senior Care industry](https://blog.crewapp.com/hubfs/home-nurse-helps-senior-woman-to-go-to-the-walker.jpg)](https://blog.crewapp.com/four-technologies-helping-to-future-proof-the-senior-care-industry) Even before COVID-19, many assisted living facilities and other senior care organizations were struggling to survive the inherent pressure cooker of the industry. Providers already face a talent shortage—with turnover … [Read Story](https://blog.crewapp.com/four-technologies-helping-to-future-proof-the-senior-care-industry) Topics:[COVID-19](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/covid-19)[Best Practices](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/best-practices) ## [4 components of a trusting company culture: Learnings from the Workforce Institute](https://blog.crewapp.com/trusting-company-culture) by [Sean Oliver](https://blog.crewapp.com/author/sean-oliver), on June 30, 2020 [![4 components of a trusting company culture: Learnings from the Workforce Institute](https://blog.crewapp.com/hubfs/v211batch11-robbin-277-technology.jpg)](https://blog.crewapp.com/trusting-company-culture) Did you know that companies with employee engagement strategies outperform those without them by three times? A recent article from the Workforce Institute about creating a trusting company culture cited … [Read Story](https://blog.crewapp.com/trusting-company-culture) Topics:[Best Practices](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/best-practices)[Employee Engagement](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/employee-engagement) ## [Leading the Way: How Healthcare Orgs Are Adopting More Agile Comms](https://blog.crewapp.com/healthcare-agile-comms) by [Sean Oliver](https://blog.crewapp.com/author/sean-oliver), on June 9, 2020 [![Leading the Way: How Healthcare Orgs Are Adopting More Agile Comms](https://blog.crewapp.com/hubfs/eBook-HC-Linkedin@2x-2.png)](https://blog.crewapp.com/healthcare-agile-comms) In these difficult times, we find it helpful to look towards organizations that are leading the pack by embracing empathetic communications and operations practices. This kind of communications is more … [Read Story](https://blog.crewapp.com/healthcare-agile-comms) Topics:[COVID-19](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/covid-19)[Best Practices](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/best-practices)[Crisis Comms](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/crisis-comms)[Internal Communications](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/internal-communications) ## [Axsium webinar recap: Leveraging employee mobility during the pandemic](https://blog.crewapp.com/axsium-webinar) by [Sean Oliver](https://blog.crewapp.com/author/sean-oliver), on May 14, 2020 [![Axsium webinar recap: Leveraging employee mobility during the pandemic](https://blog.crewapp.com/hubfs/Blog_Axsium.png)](https://blog.crewapp.com/axsium-webinar) As workplaces and their workforces have adjusted to the new normal of COVID-19 over the last couple months, we’ve seen some overarching challenges for teams to overcome: how to keep … [Read Story](https://blog.crewapp.com/axsium-webinar) Topics:[COVID-19](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/covid-19)[Best Practices](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/best-practices) ## [How to build a resilient comms plan at crisis speed](https://blog.crewapp.com/resilient-comms-plan) by [Sean Oliver](https://blog.crewapp.com/author/sean-oliver), on May 13, 2020 [![How to build a resilient comms plan at crisis speed](https://blog.crewapp.com/hubfs/Linkedin-Checklist-ad-FNL@2x.png)](https://blog.crewapp.com/resilient-comms-plan) Anyone who’s responsible for keeping their staff or colleagues on the same page knows that nothing about employee communications is ever turnkey. This is especially true in times of crisis, … [Read Story](https://blog.crewapp.com/resilient-comms-plan) Topics:[COVID-19](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/covid-19) ## [ICYMI: 10 Resources to help leaders improve COVID-19 communications](https://blog.crewapp.com/icymi-10-comms-resources) by [Sean Oliver](https://blog.crewapp.com/author/sean-oliver), on April 28, 2020 [![ICYMI: 10 Resources to help leaders improve COVID-19 communications](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5a14e0_a87b5f411bd94c6682ea9e08a728a78b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_300,h_300,al_c,q_5/file.png)](https://blog.crewapp.com/icymi-10-comms-resources) Just like the rest of the world, we’ve been soaking up as much information as possible about COVID-19 and its impacts, in an effort to help Crew customers find clarity … [Read Story](https://blog.crewapp.com/icymi-10-comms-resources) Topics:[COVID-19](https://blog.crewapp.com/topic/covid-19) ## [Navigating uncertain times: Expert Q&A on crisis management & leadership](https://blog.crewapp.com/navigating-uncertain-times-expert-qa-on-crisis-management-leadership) by [Sean Oliver](https://blog.crewapp.com/author/sean-oliver), on March 16, 2020 [![Navigating uncertain times: Expert Q&A on crisis management & leadership](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5a14e0_153204a8067941b28dea57713849657f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_1120,h_747,al_c,q_90/5a14e0_153204a8067941b28dea57713849657f~mv2.webp)](https://blog.crewapp.com/navigating-uncertain-times-expert-qa-on-crisis-management-leadership) As the coronavirus (COVID-19) rapidly reached pandemic status last week, it became crystal clear that this is no time for a “wait and see” approach to emergency preparedness. 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