Remote Workers: Page 5

Thought Leaders

The Gender Pay Gap Is About to Widen as Companies Unknowingly Adopt This 'Men First' Work Policy

By scrapping the gains in flexible working environments made during the pandemic, firms are essentially establishing a "men first" hiring policy, whether they realize it or not. An inflexible return-to-office approach is pushing women out, which in turn fosters an environment that is even more exclusive.

Growing a Business

Is it Time to Head Back to the Office or Stay at Home? For Entrepreneurs, This Component is the Deciding Factor

Business owners and entrepreneurs are reckoning with an important question: whether or not to work from home.

Thought Leaders

Dismantling the 9 to 5 — Why Job Stacking Is the Future of Work

The rising trend of job stacking as a popular alternative to the traditional 9 to 5 work schedule, particularly among the millennials and Gen Z populations. Delve into the benefits of job stacking and discover its potential to revolutionize the American workforce by fostering greater satisfaction and autonomy.

Leadership

CEOs Are Tricking Employees Into Spending More Time In The Office — But Here's Why They're Only Fooling Themselves.

Traditionalist CEOs seem to be turning up the heat to trick employees into spending more time in the office — but at what cost?

Business News

The Widespread Return to Office Has Spiked Sales for One Fresh-Smelling Product

Deodorant sales are on the rise as people forgo remote work.

Business News

There's a Scientific Reason You and Your Colleagues Won't Stop Waving at Each Other on Zoom

The somewhat awkward gesture that took hold amid the pandemic isn't disappearing anytime soon.

Resumes & Interviewing

Employers Are Complaining They Can't Find Qualified Talent — Turns Out They Might Be the Problem.

Employers across industries bemoan the difficulty of finding qualified talent. Yet, at the same time, legions of capable workers, especially caregivers, find themselves shut out of employment altogether due to inflexible employer attitudes. The solution? Forward-looking companies need to reimagine traditional career paths to gain access to a deep well of hidden talent.

Culture

I've Managed a Remote Team for 30 Years. Here Are 6 Mistakes I See New Remote Teams Making That Will Kill Their Success.

Like it or not, remote work is here to stay. As the CEO of one of the first fully remote workplaces in the 1990s, I share six mistakes new remote teams are making that will kill their success.

Growing a Business

Prepare For This Seismic Shift in Employee Expectations — Or Say Goodbye to Your Top Talent.

If you are a business leader failing to account for this fundamental transformation in worker attitudes, prepare for a rude awakening.

Leadership

This Workplace Policy Is Igniting Fiery Debates In The Boardroom — Here's Why.

The single biggest reason for boardroom brawls has been revealed.

Business News

Amazon Managers Can Now Fire Employees Who Refuse to Work From the Office 3 Days a Week

It's the latest update of the company's return-to-office policy.

Science & Technology

Data Breaches Cost $1 Million More When Remote Work Is Involved — Here Are 4 Steps to Protect Your Business.

As many companies return to the office, remote work remains prevalent, introducing security risks. However, you don't need to pull everyone back into the office. I'll share how the company I work for addresses these risks and how you can safeguard yours.

Leadership

Are 'Unplug Days' Just Another Workplace Gimmick? Research Says They Might Be the Key to Ending a Really Big Problem.

This emerging trend is designed to combat burnout and promote work-life balance, and thus boost productivity.

Leadership

What is The Future of Coworking Spaces in a Hybrid World? Here's Everything You Need to Know.

The traditional office, once a symbol of corporate stability and structure, is rapidly becoming an anachronism in today's fluid work environment, and coworking spaces are replacing many of the traditional office space functions

Employee Experience & Recruiting

'Control, Surveillance and Manipulation': How TikTok's Office Surveillance Could Backfire and Cost The Company Billions

Recently, TikTok made headlines for the wrong reasons — introducing a badge monitoring app called MyRTO, aimed at enforcing its office attendance policy as part of a top-down return-to-office mandate. While many companies are recalibrating post-pandemic work expectations, TikTok's approach not only raises serious ethical issues but also amplifies broader concerns about its surveillance culture.