We help great workplaces build fun & engaging bookclubs.
Books are making the biggest come back of the 21st Century. Want to give your culture a healthy boost? Try a book club. Don't know where to start? We'll take care of everything for you.
Great leaders
run book clubs:
Our wide range of solutions.
Lifelong Learning Book Club
Designed to help companies foster a culture of continuous learning and development across a wide variety of topics and sparking great conversations about fascinating general knowledge.
Core Values
Book Club
Core values are vital to a cohesive company culture and sense of camaraderie. This book club is designed specifically to help your staff understand why your core values are important.
DE&I
Book Club
The perfect solution for busy HR teams who wish to promote awareness, empathy and create a more inclusive culture around diversity in race, culture, gender, age, neurodiversity and disability.
Leadership
Book club
The focus is on helping managers and executives connect and help them achieve more from themselves and their teams. Popular topics include coaching, mentoring, value-driven culture and more.
Young Professionals
Book club
Designed to help new recruits and graduates gain valuable skills to grow within your organisation. The focus is on emotional intelligence, growth mindset, leadership, work ethics and good habits.
Tech & AI
Book Club
The world is changing very rapidly with mass implementation of AI tools in business. This book club is designed to help professionals have a broader view on how Tech affects business and the economy.
Wellness
Book Club
Designed to help professionals cultivate mindfulness and wellness philosophies. This is a great choice for busy workplaces that want to offer they superstars an opportunity to learn how to slow down at home.
Great Stories
Book Club
A popular service for HR teams looking to introduce some imaginative escapism in the workplace. From classic sci-fi books to magical quests, to books that inspired blockbuster movies.
Office
Libraries
Having an office library full of great titles is a very effective way to show your staff that you care about them and their personal development. Curated by CEOs, thought leaders and global change makers.
Creative
Workshops
Ever wanted to start journaling but don't know how to start? Or how about a storytelling masterclass? Or how to write your own great fiction book? We organise super fun workshops with engaging facilitators.
Expert Talks &
Q&A
Think the author of the book you're reading doing a Q&A with your staff. Or an established scientist explain the concepts behind the latest Stephen Hawking book.
Who’s behind BookSmart?
We're a bunch of passionate employee experience geeks and lifelong learning experts on a mission to help great workplaces create a fun, inclusive and engaging book clubs for their amazing staff.
Our team has extensive expertise in HR & Culture, Organisational Psychology, Experiential Learning, Executive Leadership and Event Management & Facilitation. We use EduTainment (the intersection of Education & Entertainment), EdTech and psychology tools inspired by bibliotherapy to design memorable experiences.
We believe books hold an integral place in all Employee Experience strategies.
The amazing benefits of bookclubs.
Studies and research shows that reading books regularly coupled with attending book clubs can have widely positive effects on mental well-being and career progression.
Healthier brains
2023 is the year of the digital detox. Reading is a great tool for this. Research shows that reading improves memory, concentration, and critical thinking skills, which can help to keep the brain active and reduce the risk of cognitive decline as we age.
Great for your culture
Book clubs can be a great way for employees to bond and build camaraderie. Discussions around the book can foster communication and collaboration among team members.
Promoting DEI
By exposing employees to diverse perspectives, encouraging discussions on related topics, identifying and addressing biases, and promoting empathy, ultimately fostering a more inclusive and respectful work environment.
Lifelong Learning
Foster a culture of continuous learning and personal growth within an organisation. Which can lead to increased productivity, creativity, employee engagement, and the attraction and retention of top talent.
Bookclub praises in the media
Major business publications have acclaimed the outstanding
benefits of running company bookclubs.
What clients say about BookSmart
Our clients have recorded an increase in workplace morale, excitement to return to the office, better mental health, and deeper camaraderie between colleagues.
My team loves Booksmart.
They are very excited to meet every month to discuss the great books we picked.
Booksmart was great addition to our culture. Sparked heaps of interesting convos. Would highly recommend.
BookSmart brings people together in a creative and highly engaging way.
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