Workplace Insight

APRIL 24, 2024

In an era where working from home has become the new norm, our eyes are more essential than ever for navigating the digital landscape that defines our daily lives. The rise of remote work has been rapid, with a significant portion of the American workforce transitioning to home-based employment post-pandemic.

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Abel HR

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Telecommuting During the pandemic, more people than ever began working from home. But as fears of the virus waned, employers began mandating their employees return to work. And if certain positions would allow for a work-at-home or even hybrid-remote model, consider implementing it in order to increase job satisfaction.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 24, 2023

As a carer-positive employer, we have staff-run diversity and sustainability committees, we pay for employees’ computer equipment in their homes. We also provide them with two free books of their choice every month and free supplies of green tea and coffee that are delivered to their homes every quarter.

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Take It Personel-ly

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Are you tired of you-tubing recipes or going through recipe books each time? Or are you a mom, who also works from home, and in between all the chaos you dread when it comes to cooking? Do you have no time or energy left after a hectic day to cook? Or simply the thought of […].

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HR Bartender

APRIL 2, 2020

Last week, we provided a list of resources to help individuals get adjusted to working from home. Currently, I work as an HR generalist in a team of 2, taking care of 110 employees. Like many organizations, we have moved to working from home due to COVID-19 and it’s very new to us. Dear HR Bartender!

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Pitchup, an online booking site for UK and Europe outdoor holidays, has introduced a tax-free bikes-for-work scheme for its employees. It also provides an employee assistance programme, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, employer away days and a work-from-home office equipment allowance.

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Money Talk

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Check the Kelly Blue Book website to find out what your car is worth. If it got totaled, that is approximately how much you would get from your insurance company, after the deductible. Make sure that you have the deductible amount (e.g., 1,000) saved in your emergency fund in case you need it.

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HR Digest

MAY 31, 2021

Google, Microsoft, EY, KPMG and PwC and law firms Clifford Chance and Freshfields all have adopted the new model of work from home and have indicated that they will be making it a permanent part of their business model. Others had to adopt and adapt to the new model of working quickly.

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HR Bartender

JULY 13, 2017

Especially when you work from home. Walter was very graciously to send me a copy of his book, “ The 4 Healthy Habits of the Highly Effective Busy Professional ”. I loved this book. First of all, the book is 85 pages. There is absolutely no excuse not to read this book. And you’re busy.

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HR Digest

MARCH 28, 2021

The work-from-home situation due to the prolonged lockdowns resulting from the Pandemic means many are now increasingly seeing the home-life and work boundaries blurring. Working from home means juggling office Zoom calls and deadlines along with interruptions from kids, a family member, or pets. .

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

We can all recognise it is a helicopter, but we wouldn’t want to build and fly in one The author (and arguable genius) Ray Kurzweil described pattern recognition as the ‘basic algorithm of the neocortex’ in his 2012 book How to Create a Mind.

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cipHR

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

That book you always wanted to write. Some refer to this way of working as shallow work. In our tumultuous times, with more and more of us working from home, HR needs to offer best practices and ideas around how to be more productive when remote working. Set aside time for deep work.

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HR Bartender

MAY 4, 2021

Unfortunately, it’s possible that organizations didn’t adapt fast enough to the changes around them, according to a new report from SilkRoad Technology titled “ Full-time Flexibility: Do employees feel supported working from home? ”. Before the pandemic, working remotely was more of the exception than the rule.

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Money Talk

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Their reasons mirrored those that I wrote about in my book Flipping a Switch : fear of the unknown (e.g., COVID-19 Had Mixed Impacts - A webinar speaker described “push and pull” effects arising from the pandemic. . COVID-19 Had Mixed Impacts - A webinar speaker described “push and pull” effects arising from the pandemic.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 18, 2023

According to the CIPD, flexible workers have a higher level of job satisfaction, commitment and are more likely to increase discretionary effort compared to those who do not work flexibly. Flexible work can be offered several different ways – remote or working from home, alternative hours, compressed work weeks – the list goes on.

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Workplace Insight

MAY 10, 2023

seems to me to be an apt phrase to capture these post- pandemic times as we grapple with work and workplace dilemmas. It comes from the little-known but widely acclaimed book of the same name by John Healy. And No One Shouted Stop! It is set over 50 years ago and it chronicles the decline of an Irish town.

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Workplace Insight

JULY 26, 2023

This period of sustained growth was, in no small part, driven by WeWork’s entry to the UK market in 2014 which inspired a nationwide boom in co-working, according to the firm. As the pandemic took effect and businesses were required to adapt to a work-from-home model, 2021 saw service offices revenue decline by -20.1

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

And weak ties (a term popularized by sociologist Mark Granovetter) in this case are the colleagues from your employees’ outer circles with whom they may not interact much – if at all – while working from home. In virtual work, Zoom or other videoconferencing is the great gatekeeper to personal connection with coworkers.

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Vantage Circle

JULY 12, 2021

Steve is the author of two books including ‘UGRs: Cracking the Corporate Culture Code’. He is the co-author to a further three books, the latest being ‘A Culture Turned’. It's difficult to learn the unwritten rules, and given the number of people working from home these days, it's not an insignificant issue.

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LACE Partners

DECEMBER 18, 2020

It has been broken down into three phases: a daption and reaction to the crisis and delivering new models, with people quickly being forced to work from home, then the furlough scheme which needed quick, rapid, tactical HR issues. It isn’t always as easy as stating that the world can work from home however.

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Vantage Circle

JULY 25, 2021

"Work From Home" Fails! You have probably experienced or done a lot of stupid things since you started working from home. Some good options are favorite books, the best place you traveled to, pictures of your pet, memorable New Year's Eve, and so on. The final answer will be the winner.

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cipHR

APRIL 29, 2022

According to Claire Williams, chief people officer at CIPHR : “In 2021, many organisations proved beyond any doubt that they could successfully work remotely in some way, whether that’s 100% remote or following a hybrid working model. For more information on improving employee engagement, book a demo today to find out more.

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Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Boundary solutions: Some employees like to share details of their personal life and encourage others to be open books as well. In a work environment, though, everyone must respect professional boundaries. When away from the office, truly be away. Successfully working from home Allison enjoys telecommuting.

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Insperity

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Those who are classified as virtual workers may either: Work on a hybrid schedule in which they’re in the office for a specified period of time and then work remotely the remaining time Work from home 100%, either locally or from a more distant location (for example, out of state , across the U.S.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 9, 2023

Strategies for Effectively Leading Remote Teams The aftermath of the pandemic has witnessed countless employees embracing a routine that enhances their work-life balance. Book a demo today to discover Penfold can transform your auto-enrolment pension.

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Workplace Insight

AUGUST 30, 2023

It is there in HG Wells’ The Time Machine and also in Gustave Doré’s 1872 book London: A Pilgrimage , which includes an illustration depicting a ruined, deserted London in the distant future. We feel as if we may be all alone. This kind of imagery exerts a hold on our imaginations.

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cipHR

DECEMBER 1, 2022

While many organisations have traditionally supported part-time remote working for select groups of employees, it was only in 2020 – following the coronavirus outbreak – that working from home has become the norm for a significant group of UK workers. This article was first published in May 2020.

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Hppy

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Working from home has a lot of advantages, both for a worker and the employer. Working from home removes the commute and creates more time for employees to do household and family chores. For employers, remote working means spending less on office rentals, electricity, and other work-related expenses. .

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Hppy

OCTOBER 5, 2020

While many employees work from home, the lines between personal and professional life can easily be blurred. There is no book written about how to support employees during a pandemic, and as a result, everyone is figuring it out as they go. Set boundaries. Say thank you.

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Achievers

MAY 12, 2020

Managing work stress is becoming a big priority for many. Most of us our working from home now, home schooling our younger children, monitoring online schooling for our older children, and living constantly with our immediate family members; a car ride now seems like an adventure. Final thoughts.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 7, 2023

Employers should encourage workers to step away from computers or phones for a few minutes every hour or so. And when taking a break, find something else to do, such as taking a walk outside, reading a book, or catching up on a quick household task if working from home.

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 3, 2020

To avoid such shortcomings, companies have implemented work from home programs and encouraged employees to give their best. And that is what organizations can do to motivate them more while they work from home. The skill development of your employees should never stop even if they are working from home.

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Vantage Circle

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Here are some entertaining ones that everyone will love: Book clubs are great to encourage the sharing of ideas and thoughts. Additionally, books do help in battling loneliness and stress. Weekly movie nights are an incredible way to have impromptu binge sessions with your work besties. Create Virtual Clubs.

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Take It Personel-ly

APRIL 9, 2021

Source: Iryna Kalamurza/Shutterstock.com Ask any avid reader or book collector and they will tell you: Their dream home includes a home library. And what better way to celebrate their love of books […]. For them, reading and literature are more than a hobby or a way to pass the time.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Examples of statements can include: Knows four languages Has a flower-related name Has visited more than three countries Is vegan Prefer burgers to pizza Has never watched Harry Potter Enjoys playing video games Has a favorite movie that’s the same as yours Likes horror movies Thinks a movie was better than the books 2.

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Empuls

JANUARY 5, 2023

Gift ideas for work-from-home employees The work-from-home culture is here to stay. At some point, you will always have employees who are better off working from home. Memory foam footrest We must appreciate the importance of good posture when working at a new workstation.

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Business Management Daily

AUGUST 7, 2020

If you don’t have such an agreement on the books, here’s how to structure one: Include these 3 overlooked basics. A disclaimer explaining that this is not a contractual agreement that obligates the employer to continue offering work-from-home as an option. But who had that kind of foresight?

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