Workplace

During the pandemic the home office became a standard in almost every company. People discovered that when they worked from home, their efficiency in doing their jobs improved. They liked the flexibility which they did not have before, and many came to enjoy their jobs a lot more. Holding video conferences became a regular part …

Do you feel stuck in your present job? Before joining the wave of the Great Resignation, pause and think! The grass isn’t necessarily greener somewhere else, so it’s worth considering what you can do to make your current job more pleasant and meaningful. This book summary offers a range of strategies for improving your work …

The lifting of pandemic-era restrictions paves the way for millions of workers to return to their offices. For many employees, however, this is not an attractive prospect. And considering that talent is scarce, employers must think twice about ordering people back full-time. In this article, Larry English argues that building a strong virtual workplace culture …

These distance teams bring many new opportunities for businesses. But many business owners feel lost in space or on a remote island. Also, many business managers feel a loss of control and they really fear that productivity will decrease and they would not be able to take countermeasures if they see their employees less or …

Out of Office (2021) is about working from home, and the bigger, more fundamental questions about contemporary work culture that remote work illuminates. How can we reimagine work to make our lives more meaningful?

As people return to the office, the potential for workplace conflicts will likely increase. Whether you are a peace-loving teammate or a leader planning a smooth transition to the physical workplace, this week’s reading recommendation offers hands-on advice on preventing and resolving workplace clashes. What’s inside? Avoiding drama in the workplace boosts your performance and …

How is your engineering team working to improve collaboration in a remote or hybrid setting? Check out this article which includes data sourced from product, human resources and operations professionals to help you better understand the common challenges of remote collaboration and top recommendations your team should take to thrive in this environment. Here’s what …

Want to simplify leadership of hybrid teams? When the pandemic hit in early 2020, organizations had to scramble to work remotely. But as leaders adjust to a new era of hybrid working – a mix of office, remote, and frontline employees – it’s vital to ensure we’re leading these teams effectively by keeping them motivated …

In the wake of the pandemic, distributed work has become a viable, long-term strategy—sparking new ways of collaborating, innovating, and achieving business goals together. But reaching a place where work can easily happen anywhere is a journey, with many challenges and opportunities along the way. Let’s explore what it looks like, and how to get …

We can be anywhere, at any time and still be able to communicate effectively with our colleagues; conjure up new ideas; and drive success for our overall business. Because many businesses are either largely maintaining their work-from-home policies, or at the very least are implementing a hybrid model, business leaders are trying to best prepare …