Engagement Ideas for Black History Month
Thoughtful Ways to Celebrate, Learn, and Connect February is Black History Month in the United States and Canada! This is a great opportunity to create meaningful moments of reflection,…
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Madeline Chizmar
Co-Founder & CEO
About Madeline Chizmar
Madeline Chizmar is Co-Founder of CultureBot and co-founder of Brightspot People. With a career spanning Procore, Levelset, and stellar, she’s passionate about building connected, high-performing teams through thoughtful people operations and culture change.
Madeline's Recent Articles
Bring a Little Love to Work this Valentine’s Day
A simple Valentine’s tradition that stuck with me When I was a Director of People Ops several years ago, Valentine’s Day was one of our biggest work traditions. Every…
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Your EVP Might Be Outdated. Here’s How to Make It Actually Matter in 2026.
The first time I saw an Employee Value Proposition (EVP), it was stunning. Poetic even. A beautifully crafted promise of what the company offered in exchange for hard work…
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25 Better Ways to Say “Happy Birthday” at Work
Birthdays at work aren’t just about cake in the break room. Especially with remote and hybrid teams, birthdays are an opportunity to celebrate your people, build culture, and create…
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Milestone Celebrations Made Easy For Huge Teams
When teams are small and can sit around one table, it is easy to celebrate a birthday or work anniversary. And that’s because these milestones are obvious, important moments.
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Custom Image Shoutouts for Branded Employee Recognition
At CultureBot, we believe recognition should feel personal, fun, and true to your team’s culture. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a brand-new way to celebrate your people: Custom…
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Virtual Birthday & Work Anniversary Cards
It’s important and an easy engagement win to celebrate work anniversaries and birthdays across the organization. And you can generate a zillion ideas with AI or web searches…
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Employee Appreciation Day & Beyond: A Year-Round Strategy for Engagement
Why Employee Appreciation Shouldn’t Be Just One Day Employee Appreciation Day is a fantastic opportunity to recognize and celebrate your team’s hard work—but what happens after the day is…
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The Dangers of AI Efficiency Culture
We are living in a paradox. We have more ways than ever to connect—yet employees are feeling more disconnected. We have AI tools designed to optimize work—yet…
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Microsoft Teams Getting Started Guide (for CultureBot)
If you’re setting up the CultureBot app for Microsoft Teams for the first time, you’re in the right place. A great place to start is watching the video below.
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Scott Wolfe
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Former startup founder with 20+ years building high-performance in-person, hybrid, and remote teams.…
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Seasoned HR leader with more than a decade of experience transforming organizations through…
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Madeline Chizmar
Co-Founder
Madeline Chizmar is Co-Founder of CultureBot and co-founder of Brightspot People. With a…
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