Today more than ever, internships are a highly popular way for college students, recent graduates and others to get hands-on work experience in this country. Companies should strive to be a place where interns want to work so that these intrepid learners give it their all and become educated about a whole new set of skills they can apply to their careers moving forward.

Team building is an age-old concept that has been used widely in corporate culture. But does it work? Would it be easier and more cost-effective to simply encourage flexible hours or breaks supplied with some high-quality gourmet snacks?

The fact is, society is evolving, and with it, so is what we think of as American business culture. But certain prevalent behaviors, traits and attributes are still important to know about if you are looking to build relationships in today’s business environment.

In recent years, office culture has undergone significant changes. What has changed, and what has stayed the same? Take a look at these and some other recent trends – and what that might mean for your own organization.

Summer is a great time to hold an event – especially in areas where people have been cooped up at home during cooler months. With the use of a helpful planning guide (and the best fundraising snack providers available), your next summer event should be a piece of cake.

Every decent manager and organizational leader knows that you need to show a little gratitude now and then. Try looking for smaller, less costly ways to show respect and gratitude for important players in (and outside of) your organization.

In today's competitive job market, it's essential to create an inviting atmosphere throughout your office space as a sign of a positive work culture. What is corporate culture – and how do you foster a better one at your own organization?

What exactly should be kept or tossed when cleaning and tidying up a shared office space? You don’t want any important files to go missing. But offices need to appear clean, organized and up-to-date to be presentable to prospective clients, as well as to provide a healthy working environment for employees.

There are many benefits to office celebrations in general, including birthdays, that improve employee morale and contribute to a positive organizational culture. Plus, there are many side benefits of the office birthday.

A good boss does whatever it takes to keep workers inspired and engaged. A wise one does it in a way that requires as little funding as possible, with a maximum return on investment.

As more workers flow back into offices, employers are back to facing the challenges of office culture – and looking for ways to breathe life and energy back into their office culture. Unless you have a nap room, take simple steps to keep people awake and energized at their desks.

To boost engagement and morale, business leaders have to discover what motivates people and then appeal to that side of them. Food is such a strong motivator that many American companies incorporate free food in some form at the office.