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Productivity

Do Not Normalize The Monday Blues. It's a Productivity Killer That Can Be Avoided (If You Know How).

The Monday blues are more than just a poetic metaphor; they're a productivity killer that haunts the modern workforce.

Business News

Nearly 60% of the Global Workforce Is 'Quiet Quitting,' and Disengagement Levels Are Higher for Fully Remote Workers, According to a New Report

A new Gallup poll revealed that a significant portion of employees (59%) experienced "quiet quitting" in 2022, indicating a sense of detachment from their roles. Over half of the global workforce (51%) actively sought new job opportunities.

Productivity

Back In The Office? Why Your Company's One-Size-Fits-All Approach Is Destined to Fail.

As a result of being dragged kicking and screaming into allowing at least some work from home, the leadership of many companies fails to optimize their approach to hybrid work, undermining its potential for a major boost to productivity, retention and cutting costs.

Productivity

We Have A Predicament: Productivity Is At An All-Time Low — And It's Because We're Failing Employees In 2 Ways.

Labor productivity growth at a historically low rate — and this phenomenon isn't localized to the U.S. The U.K. and Canada have seen the weakest annual growth since 2013, and Australia has witnessed its "biggest fall in labor productivity on record." Here's why.

Growing 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.

Business News

Leaked Meta Memo Shows Stricter Return-to-Office Policy with Termination Threat for Repeat Violations

Meta wants its employees back in the office to "foster healthy relationships."

Business News

I Live and Work Remotely From a Cruise Ship 300 Days a Year. It's Helped My Social Life and Costs Just as Much as an Apartment — Here's How I Do It.

"I've been told I'm crazy for trying to live full-time on a cruise ship, but it's not just for retired people."

Leadership

Returning to The Office Without a Strategy Is The Biggest Mistake You Can Make. Follow These 4 Steps for a Perfect Transition.

To minimize conflict in the return to office process, it's critical to embrace a thorough, transparent and evidence-driven process. By following the four-pillar approach outlined in this article, you will lay the groundwork for a successful transition that benefits both your employees and your organization.

Culture

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.

Leadership

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.

Leadership

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.

Culture

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.

Culture

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.

Leadership

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.