Building a Business
This Strategic Growth Lever is Right Under Your Nose. Harness It To Multiply Your Company’s Success.
A just-released report uncovers a surprising correlation between company growth and work model flexibility.
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Human Resources
Our Brains Will Never Be The Same Again After Remote Work. Forcing Your Employees To Readapt to The Office Is Not The Answer.
The shift to remote work during the pandemic has not only changed our daily routines but also had profound effects on our brains and made us more susceptible to distractions when we return to the traditional office environment.
Business News
The Company That Took Remote Work By Storm Is Telling Employees to Return to the Office
Zoom announced that workers living within 50 miles of a company office must go in at least two days a week.
Thought Leaders
5 Ways Start-Ups Can Create the Office of the Future
Start-ups and Fortune 500 companies alike have taken commendable steps to determine the office protocol that works best for their businesses, whether fully remote or implementing one day to five days onsite. As start-ups reimagine the definition of the office, here are five actions they can take to reinvent their environments.
Thought Leaders
How Hybrid Work Has Given Family Caregivers a Lifeline
In the rapidly changing landscape of work, hybrid and remote models are not just influencing how we do our jobs but significantly transforming the approach towards elder care.
Human Resources
4 Attributes To Look For When Hiring Remote Workers
While adoption rates vary by country, industry and company size, the remote working trend continues to gather momentum as more employees demand flexible working arrangements and many organizations recognize the potential benefits, such as increased productivity, reduced overhead costs and access to a larger talent pool.
By Max Azarov
Human Resources
Remote Work May Never Die, But It’s Losing Momentum. Here’s Why.
If you're a remote worker who would like to keep those benefits, you'd better start preparing a good pitch. And if you're dying to get back into the office, rejoice – your ideal transition may be just around the corner.
Thought Leaders
Cameras On Or Off? Let’s Settle The Debate on Video Meetings Once and For All.
As we navigate the post-pandemic world, the question of how to conduct effective video meetings has become a hot topic. One particular point of contention is whether to keep cameras on or off during these meetings.
Thought Leaders
Employers: The Burden of Going Back Into The Office Is Not as Bad as You Think — It’s Worse.
Leaders falsely perceive employee wellbeing to be already high and believe the burden of going to the office will be not that bad in this broader context. This disconnect between perception and reality is what I call the "Wellbeing Paradox."
Business News
The ‘Workday Dead Zone’ Tanks Productivity During These Hours — Are You Guilty? Leaders Pushing for the Return to Office Think So.
Research from Microsoft also supports what workers are experiencing.
By Amanda Breen
Thought Leaders
Why Hybrid Work Will Win Out Over Remote and In-Person — Whether You Like It or Not.
Clearly, the work-from-home wars are continuing. And we have a new meta-analysis on this topic that reveals the answer is much more nuanced than the black-or-white fully remote work or fully office-centric work.
Thought Leaders
68% of Companies Are Making This Critical Mistake in Their Approach to Hybrid Work — Are You?
It is paramount for businesses to iron out their approach to hybrid work to avoid becoming a statistic.
Human Resources
4 Crucial Ways to Revamp Your Remote Sales
As you transition your sales force to a remote environment, remember the importance of fostering a culture of growth and learning.
By Joel Yi
Entrepreneurs
4 Things to Remember When Searching for Remote Jobs
With more companies offering hybrid and remote jobs, there's plenty to consider. But with the right tools and approach, you can find the perfect remote job to fit your career goals and lifestyle.
Thought Leaders
‘Hybrid Work or I Quit’ Say 50% of Financial Professionals. Here’s Why Work Flexibility is a Non-Negotiable.
Financial professionals are pushing back against the shackles of conventional workspace dynamics, underscoring the paramount importance of flexibility. Here's why business leaders should take note.
Business News
A Gen Xer Who Secretly Works 3 Full-Time Remote Jobs and Makes $344,000 Paid Off His Mortgage and Is Saving to Send His Kids to College Debt-Free
He said he was doing only four to five hours a week of "actual work" at job No. 1, so taking on more work (and pay) felt easy.
Business News
Small Towns Are Offering Thousands in Cash and Incentives to Lure Remote Workers
The offers are as high as $12,000 in upfront cash.
Thought Leaders
Remote or In-Person? It Doesn’t Matter — Why Building the Best Team Matters More Than Location
Build the most effective team possible, and if you have an opportunity to get a stronger candidate who is remote, do it.
Thought Leaders
5 Reasons Why Remote Startups Attract Better Talent
Here's how startups can benefit from going remote.
Building a Business
Underdog Startups Threaten Hiring Dominance of Big Tech After Adopting This Irresistible Work Policy
Tech companies under 500 employees — and thus the most innovative and forward-looking — are leading the charge when it comes to flexible work.
Business News
Desperate to Get Employees Back Into the Office, Companies Experiment With New Tactics
Many Americans simply aren't interested in resuming a traditional 9-to-5.
By Amanda Breen
Building a Business
Junior Staff Are Struggling to Adjust to Flexible Schedules, But Forced In-Office Mandates Are Not The Answer — This Is.
To solve the challenge of integrating junior staff in a hybrid model requires a structured mentoring program, not forced in-office mandates
Business News
Google Employees Are Reportedly Mocking the Company’s Updated Hybrid Work Policy
In early June, Google informed employees that changes would be made to its hybrid work policy, including considering attendance records in performance reviews and tracking badge usage.
Thought Leaders
Hybrid Work is No Longer a Precaution — It’s Undeniably Beneficial for Business Success. Here’s Why
The world has changed and has moved on — and it won't wait for old-school business leaders to catch up.
By Jack Truong
Thought Leaders
Why In-Office Work Is The Real Threat to Cybersecurity
As organizations fret over the potential risks of remote work, new research suggests the real dangers lurk within the office itself. That's the finding from a groundbreaking study from the Farmer School of Business at Miami University.
Human Resources
How to Build a Thriving Organizational Culture in a Remote Workplace
Remote work allows hiring top talent from anywhere in the world without geographical restrictions.
Business News
Quiet Quitting Preceded Another Insidious Workplace Issue That’s Unfolding Right Now, Survey Reveals
Many employees and executives disagree on return-to-office mandates — and it's symptomatic of an even larger problem.
By Amanda Breen