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How To Measure Your Remote Team's Engagement

Effectively measuring remote team engagement is crucial for productivity and fostering a positive work culture. [ more ]

time.com

Wellness

What It's Really Like to Have a 4-Day Workweek

The push for shorter workweeks is gaining momentum with companies like Panasonic and Kickstarter implementing four-day workweeks. [ more ]

Tech.co

What Is Chronoworking and Could It Be the End of the 9 to 5?

Different work schedules based on individual circadian rhythms can increase productivity.

Customized work schedules, like the four-day work week, can improve employee happiness and maintain productivity. [ more ]

eLearning Industry

6 Ways To Promote Emotional Well-Being In The Workplace

Emotional well-being is crucial for productivity and retention in the workplace. [ more ]

The Walrus

1 week ago

Hybrid Workplaces Are Still a Headache | The Walrus

Balancing work and personal life was a challenge for women even before the pandemic, but remote work has now become the norm. [ more ]

HR Dive

2 weeks ago

Why 'nontraditional' benefits are on the rise and how HR can make them work

Nontraditional benefits like remote and hybrid work programs are gaining popularity among employers to address employee well-being and retention. [ more ]

YourTango

Millennial Worker Says The Days She Has To Go Into The Office Instead Of Working Remote Are The 'Worst Days Of Her Life'

Remote work has become a prominent aspect post-pandemic, with some employees struggling with the hybrid model, preferring to avoid office days. [ more ]

HuffPost UK

10 Undeniable Benefits Of Working From Home, According To Science

Remote and hybrid work is becoming a permanent feature in many industries.

Employees prioritize health and well-being over work, impacting their decisions to stay with an employer. [ more ]

HuffPost

10 Undeniable Benefits Of Working From Home, According To Science

Remote and hybrid work is becoming more prevalent and desired by employees.

Employees prioritize health and well-being over work, with many considering switching employers for better work conditions. [ more ]

Forbes

Council Post: Unlocking The Potential Of Your Office Space

Redefine the office as a center for collaboration and camaraderie in the hybrid work landscape. [ more ]

TalentLMS Blog

The hidden stress of hybrid work: Tackling ambiguity and mental health

Hybrid work offers freedom and flexibility but also presents challenges in managing ambiguity.

Having the right tools and strategies can help employees embrace flexibility and navigate ambiguity in a hybrid work environment. [ more ]

Forbes

5 Reasons Hybrid Work Enables Employees To Live Healthier Lifestyle, New Study Shows

Hybrid work promotes healthy lifestyle

Job stress and burnout prevention linked to physical and mental fitness [ more ]

Entrepreneur

Amazon, Apple Employees Have Big Salaries - And Burnout | Entrepreneur

Tech roles offer high salaries but burnout remains a prevalent issue in the workforce. [ more ]

Harvard Business Review

Companies Can Win by Reducing Overwork

Overwork culture is prevalent but detrimental to both employees and employers.

Managers play a key role in creating workaholic cultures and can also contribute to solutions. [ more ]

eLearning Industry

What Is Mindful Leadership? Essential Skills Every Manager Must Possess

Mindful leaders prioritize well-being and work-life balance

Boosting employee morale and fostering self-awareness and resilience are key benefits of mindful leadership. [ more ]

HuffPost

5 Signs Your Job's 'Hybrid Office' Policy Is Actually Toxic

Employees expect and prefer hybrid work arrangements that include both in-person and remote work.

Blurred work/life boundaries and lack of formal policies are red flags in hybrid work arrangements. [ more ]

Bloomberg

Privacy technologies

Bloomberg

Workplace burnout is a growing concern for employees and organizations

Companies can mitigate workplace burnout by promoting employee well-being [ more ]

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collaboration

Design Milk

Design

The Lobby Is the Star of This Modern Office in Italy

Lobby transformed into multifunctional space by NOA

Importance of physical workspaces for creativity and collaboration [ more ]

Harvard Business Review

6 months ago

Research: The Benefits of a Pet-Friendly Workplace

Developing a pet-friendly workplace can increase employee well-being and collaboration.

Having pets in the office can play a key role in recruitment and retention.

Organizational leaders should consider implementing a pet-friendly policy and addressing potential risks. [ more ]

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resund Startups

1 week ago

European startups

Wellbefy takes next step in challenging traditional occupational health

Wellbefy challenges traditional occupational health by offering digital solutions with smart data collection for employee well-being. [ more ]

Design Milk

1 day ago

Design

Nubank's New Sao Paulo Headquarters Is Pretty in Purple

Retrofitting a former warehouse into a modern office comes with challenges, but MM18 Architecture transformed the industrial site into Nubank's new headquarters for 1,700 employees. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

Design

50 electric boulevard: foster + partners' flexible workspaces at battersea unveiled

Workplace designed for adaptability

Infusion of nature in interiors [ more ]

Forbes

2 weeks ago

Council Post: The Year Of Retention: Tenant-Centric Solutions In The Office Market

The future of the office lies in meeting tenants' wants and needs to impact the market positively. [ more ]

Forbes

Why Employee Care Is More Critical Than Ever In A Globalized World

Organizations must prioritize employee well-being as both an ethical duty and a legal obligation.

Enhanced employee benefits and remote work require robust programs for employee safety and support during crises. [ more ]

McKinsey & Company

2 weeks ago

Artificial intelligence

What do employees really want out of generative AI?

Employees using generative AI prioritize social-emotional skills, meaningful work, and a supportive environment over additional technical skills. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

Artificial intelligence

How Much Is Too Much Automation in the Workplace? How AI Could Be Hurting Your Employees | Entrepreneur

Employees are feeling stressed and anxious since their companies have introduced AI-focused projects.

Many employees worry that AI will take over their job duties and make them obsolete. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Business

What Is a Decent Wage'? France's Michelin Raises a Debate.

Michelin announced a plan to guarantee all employees a decent wage worldwide to ensure financial stability and address wealth inequality within the company. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Business

Hidden cameras capture bank employees misleading customers, pushing products that help sales targets | CBC News

Employees at major banks face immense pressure to sell products, potentially at the cost of customers' best interests.

The culture in big banks prioritizes pushing products for profit rather than serving customers' needs. [ more ]

Harvard Business Review

Business

How Companies Can Support Employees Experiencing Menopause

Demographic change is driving the need for organizations to adapt their policies and benefits to support employees of all ages.

Supporting employees in menopause can reduce workforce burden and improve the bottom line. [ more ]

Forbes

Business intelligence

Frequent Flyer: Rethinking Companies Business Travel Approach

Business travel is back with increased budgets post-pandemic. Companies need wellness programs to address physical, emotional, and mental impacts on travelers. [ more ]

The Drum

Business intelligence

Where to spend and where to save: balancing travel costs

Business travel remains essential for growth and networking opportunities.

Balancing budget and employee well-being is crucial in managing business travel costs. [ more ]

Above the Law

Law

Work Perk Alert: Are Music Rooms The Next Big Thing For Biglaw Firms?

Biglaw firms are enhancing office culture by adding unique perks like music rooms to attract and retain attorneys. [ more ]

Harvard Business Review

Growth hacking

A "Growth-at-All-Costs" Mindset Can Stall Your Company

Prioritizing employee well-being leads to improved firm performance.

Human capital is crucial for sustainable and profitable growth in organizations. [ more ]

YourTango

5 Work Boundaries Employees Often Have - That Many Bosses Don't Like

Setting work boundaries is vital for employee well-being.

Boundaries may differ from person to person, and it's essential to communicate needs clearly to employers. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

We are a family' or we give you free fruit and coffee': What new job announcements say about a company

Companies offer non-financial incentives like coffee corners and fresh fruit to attract talent.

Start-ups focus on creating a pleasant work environment to prioritize employee well-being and compete beyond salaries. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

Why This Leadership Style Will Increase Your Employee Retention | Entrepreneur

Supportive leadership is crucial for employees' well-being and performance.

Effective communication and involving employees in decision-making are key aspects of supportive leadership. [ more ]

https://scoop.upworthy.com

Manager lists out what she does and doesn't care about employees and it's striking a chord

The pandemic has forced companies to reevaluate their approach to work culture and prioritize employee well-being.

Companies should be flexible and understanding of employees' personal situations and support them accordingly. [ more ]

YourTango

Employees Share The 4 'Dumbest' Reasons Their Co-Workers Got Fired

Getting fired for seemingly trivial reasons is not uncommon in the workplace.

Companies sometimes prioritize their products over their employees' well-being. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

People should be at the center of your business strategy

Invest in maintaining physical and mental well-being during periods of crisis

Employees are a crucial resource and leaders should utilize their power to get through tough times [ more ]

TechRepublic

Information security

Sophos: Cyber Security Professional Burnout Is Widespread, Creating Risk for APAC Organisations

Cybersecurity professionals in APAC are experiencing burnout at high rates due to factors like alert fatigue and lack of resources.

Organizational acknowledgment of burnout impacting productivity, employee retention, and potential future support from AI. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK news

Employees fell abandoned by lack of employer support

More than half of UK employees feel embarrassed about their financial literacy.

Only 46% of HR professionals actively promote financial openness at work. [ more ]

Forbes