Candor launched as an authentic professional network allowing users to make beautiful, honest professional profiles, and quickly discovered that most people were making these profiles for their teammates–personal ReadMes or user manuals, so that they could connect with each other on a deeper level, especially remote teammates they’d never met in person.

According to research, though 89% of employees want to be close friends with co-workers, and not just colleagues, these connections have waned through the pandemic years. Some 43% of workers think that organizations aren’t doing enough to foster interpersonal connections.

“Our exercises are more intentional and connection-focused than other HR tools, which are generally box-checking exercises that people dread,” said Kelsey Bishop, Founder & CEO of Candor. “We knew that we could build something not only effective, but something that teams would actually enjoy using, and thus have more impact than forced annual reviews or stuffy trivia nights.

In today’s digital landscape, building strong team connections is more crucial than ever. Yet, managers often lack the resources and guidance to foster these everyday connections. Candor solves this problem by providing a simple, engaging platform that facilitates authentic relationships, strengthens engagement, and unlocks team superpowers.

Candor stands apart from traditional team-building solutions by prioritizing authentic collaboration and genuine communication. The company believes in investing in people – managers and their teams – because that’s how great businesses grow.

The Candor platform allows team managers to cultivate the following:

• Seamless Team-Building: Candor makes it easy to incorporate intentional rituals and exercises into your team’s routine, boosting productivity and engagement without adding extra workload–even if you’re remote.
• Beautiful Personal ReadMes: Craft profiles that showcase work preferences and styles, fostering mutual understanding and respect.
• Effortless Check-Ins and Feedback: Encourage open communication and continuous improvement through lightweight, fun tools and 1:1 meetings.

“Culture isn’t about ping-pong tables or once-a-year offsite retreats,” said Bishop. “It’s about authentic connection, trust, and mutual respect everyday. Candor empowers modern managers to be the Vibe Managers their teams need, driving engagement and unlocking exceptional results.”

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