Flexibility: The Missing Ingredient For A Thriving WorkplaceEmployee experience is crucial for attracting and retaining talent, necessitating flexible work arrangements over rigid return-to-office directives.
RTO Mandates: Business Imperative or Costly Mistake?Empathetic and flexible work arrangements are crucial for long-term business success and employee satisfaction.
How managers can lead teams through unpopular return-to-office policiesCompanies face employee pushback over return-to-office mandates.Flexible work arrangements are positively correlated with employee happiness and productivity.Managers should validate employee emotions to foster engagement.
Why Companies Mandating Five-Day Office Attendance May Lose TalentEmployees are increasingly rejecting rigid work schedules, demanding flexibility in return to office policies.
2 in 5 techies quit over inflexible workplace policiesTwo in five tech employees quit their jobs due to lack of workplace flexibility.
Study: Remote Workers Are Less Burnt Out Than In-Office EmployeesRemote work significantly reduces employee burnout and increases job satisfaction.
Flexibility: The Missing Ingredient For A Thriving WorkplaceEmployee experience is crucial for attracting and retaining talent, necessitating flexible work arrangements over rigid return-to-office directives.
RTO Mandates: Business Imperative or Costly Mistake?Empathetic and flexible work arrangements are crucial for long-term business success and employee satisfaction.
How managers can lead teams through unpopular return-to-office policiesCompanies face employee pushback over return-to-office mandates.Flexible work arrangements are positively correlated with employee happiness and productivity.Managers should validate employee emotions to foster engagement.
Why Companies Mandating Five-Day Office Attendance May Lose TalentEmployees are increasingly rejecting rigid work schedules, demanding flexibility in return to office policies.
2 in 5 techies quit over inflexible workplace policiesTwo in five tech employees quit their jobs due to lack of workplace flexibility.
Study: Remote Workers Are Less Burnt Out Than In-Office EmployeesRemote work significantly reduces employee burnout and increases job satisfaction.
Australian conservatives withdraw campaign pledge to stop remote work for public employeesAustralia's opposition party retracted plans for strict in-office work policies and massive job cuts, shifting towards a more flexible approach.
Australia opposition leader ditches plan to end work from homeThe Coalition admits to policy errors regarding public service job cuts and vows to retain flexible work arrangements for public sector employees.
Council Post: Taking The Office Back To The PeopleHybrid work should mean meaningful flexibility, not just working from home or the office.The future office will shift from a fixed location to a flexible service model.Companies must focus on adapting office needs to employees rather than getting them back to a singular location.
JPMorgan Chase workers launch petition to halt 5 day back-to-office ruleJPMorgan Chase employees advocate for the retention of the hybrid-work model amidst a return-to-office mandate from management.
Hybrid Work Productivity TruthsFocus on job tasks rather than location in hybrid work policies.Effective hybrid work design involves matching tasks to suitable work environments.
When it comes to hybrid work, know all your optionsStrict return-to-office mandates may lead to significant employee turnover, particularly among skilled workers, challenging organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.
Study: Businesses Without Hybrid Work Are Less CompetitiveReturn-to-office mandates hinder recruitment, with 72% of recruiters stating hybrid work options are crucial for competitiveness in attracting talent.
Hybrid Work Schedules Become a New Normal in Advice IndustryThe financial industry is increasingly favoring hybrid work arrangements despite some firms pushing for full-time office attendance.
Council Post: Taking The Office Back To The PeopleHybrid work should mean meaningful flexibility, not just working from home or the office.The future office will shift from a fixed location to a flexible service model.Companies must focus on adapting office needs to employees rather than getting them back to a singular location.
JPMorgan Chase workers launch petition to halt 5 day back-to-office ruleJPMorgan Chase employees advocate for the retention of the hybrid-work model amidst a return-to-office mandate from management.
Hybrid Work Productivity TruthsFocus on job tasks rather than location in hybrid work policies.Effective hybrid work design involves matching tasks to suitable work environments.
When it comes to hybrid work, know all your optionsStrict return-to-office mandates may lead to significant employee turnover, particularly among skilled workers, challenging organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.
Study: Businesses Without Hybrid Work Are Less CompetitiveReturn-to-office mandates hinder recruitment, with 72% of recruiters stating hybrid work options are crucial for competitiveness in attracting talent.
Hybrid Work Schedules Become a New Normal in Advice IndustryThe financial industry is increasingly favoring hybrid work arrangements despite some firms pushing for full-time office attendance.
Hybrid working here to stay? Survey finds huge number of workers would quit if ordered back to the officeNearly half of UK workers would consider quitting over mandatory full-time office work, highlighting the importance of hybrid working models.
It's open enrollment season: Are you ready?Open enrollment is crucial for highlighting employee benefits that influence retention.A year-round planning strategy ensures benefits remain relevant and valuable.Clear communication is vital for effective open enrollment participation.
Tech Tuesdays: ChannelEngine Now on SAPDailyPay and WorkJam's partnership enhances employee satisfaction through earned wage access, promoting better retention and financial wellness.
Hybrid working here to stay? Survey finds huge number of workers would quit if ordered back to the officeNearly half of UK workers would consider quitting over mandatory full-time office work, highlighting the importance of hybrid working models.
It's open enrollment season: Are you ready?Open enrollment is crucial for highlighting employee benefits that influence retention.A year-round planning strategy ensures benefits remain relevant and valuable.Clear communication is vital for effective open enrollment participation.
Tech Tuesdays: ChannelEngine Now on SAPDailyPay and WorkJam's partnership enhances employee satisfaction through earned wage access, promoting better retention and financial wellness.
4-day work-week pilot due in tech land by early summerThe four-day work week pilot program targets UK tech firms, aiming for flexibility in work hours and environment.
UK tech firms have a chance to trial a four-day week this year - here's how other pilot schemes faredBritish tech companies can join a six-month trial to implement a four-day work week, potentially boosting talent acquisition and worker wellbeing.
4-day work-week pilot due in tech land by early summerThe four-day work week pilot program targets UK tech firms, aiming for flexibility in work hours and environment.
UK tech firms have a chance to trial a four-day week this year - here's how other pilot schemes faredBritish tech companies can join a six-month trial to implement a four-day work week, potentially boosting talent acquisition and worker wellbeing.
Why single parents are being left behind at work - and how to support themSingle parents face significant challenges in the workplace, often overlooked by employers, especially in terms of flexible working arrangements.
Citigroup's Support for Working Moms Stands Out Amid Strict Return to Office TrendsJane Fraser champions a hybrid work model at Citigroup as a competitive advantage rather than just a pandemic-era solution.
Opinion | Forget 'return to office,' Mr. President. This is the pro-baby way to go.Flexibility in the workplace can lead to increased family formation and higher birth rates.
UK ban on zero-hours contracts to include agency workers'The UK government plans to include agency workers in a ban on zero-hours contracts, ensuring guaranteed hours.
boss design redefines office spaces with eden's modular and biophilic pod systemEden by Boss Design melds biophilic design and modular flexibility to enhance office environments, prioritizing comfort, privacy, and collaboration.
Plenty of agencies are tightening hybrid policies, but few match WPP's 4 office daysWPP's new policy mandates four days in-office, diverging from industry norms of two to three days, showing a significant shift in workplace flexibility.
How Deconstructing Jobs Can Change Your OrganizationJob deconstruction can enhance talent deployment but introduces challenges that must be managed to prevent employee alienation.
Total Quality Logistics: Building a 'talent destination' through employee engagementTQL fosters a flexible hybrid work environment to enhance employee satisfaction and engagement.
Christmas At Work: How Can Businesses Support Employees During The Festive Season?Employees working during Christmas need support to maintain morale and productivity.
Plenty of agencies are tightening hybrid policies, but few match WPP's 4 office daysWPP's new policy mandates four days in-office, diverging from industry norms of two to three days, showing a significant shift in workplace flexibility.
How Deconstructing Jobs Can Change Your OrganizationJob deconstruction can enhance talent deployment but introduces challenges that must be managed to prevent employee alienation.
Total Quality Logistics: Building a 'talent destination' through employee engagementTQL fosters a flexible hybrid work environment to enhance employee satisfaction and engagement.
Christmas At Work: How Can Businesses Support Employees During The Festive Season?Employees working during Christmas need support to maintain morale and productivity.
Quarter of HR Leaders Say Managing RTO Is a Huge HeadacheRequests for leaves of absence increased year-on-year in 2024, with a focus on mental health and caregiving responsibilities.
How to ask for time off on short notice (and not get fired)Asking for time off on short notice is sometimes unavoidable; communicating with your boss promptly is key.
Quarter of HR Leaders Say Managing RTO Is a Huge HeadacheRequests for leaves of absence increased year-on-year in 2024, with a focus on mental health and caregiving responsibilities.
How to ask for time off on short notice (and not get fired)Asking for time off on short notice is sometimes unavoidable; communicating with your boss promptly is key.
How ad buyers and sellers are placing their bets in 2025The ad market in 2025 presents both optimism and caution among industry executives.
Industry clutches pearls after WPP returns to office four days a weekWPP's return-to-office mandate highlights the clash between corporate rigidity and the demand for workplace flexibility.
AWS boss: Come back to the office or find another jobAWS CEO Garman threatened employees unhappy with return-to-office policy to find other jobs, reflecting a strict stance on workplace expectations.
JPMorgan Disables Internal Comments After Employee Backlash Over RTO PolicyJPMorgan mandates a return to full-time office work, sparking employee discontent and potential unionization efforts.
Starbucks threatens to fire employees who don't come to the office - just weeks after reportedly letting new CEO work from homeStarbucks mandates corporate employees to work in-office at least three days a week, with job losses as potential consequences for non-compliance.
AWS boss: Come back to the office or find another jobAWS CEO Garman threatened employees unhappy with return-to-office policy to find other jobs, reflecting a strict stance on workplace expectations.
JPMorgan Disables Internal Comments After Employee Backlash Over RTO PolicyJPMorgan mandates a return to full-time office work, sparking employee discontent and potential unionization efforts.
Starbucks threatens to fire employees who don't come to the office - just weeks after reportedly letting new CEO work from homeStarbucks mandates corporate employees to work in-office at least three days a week, with job losses as potential consequences for non-compliance.
'It's good for everyone': Chief scout calls for volunteer pushWorkers should have 35 hours of leave annually for volunteering, promoting happiness and productivity.
Council Post: Maximizing Office Efficacy Through DataLandlords can optimize office space by utilizing data to tailor environments that meet evolving tenant needs and improve overall profitability.
Why Only 1 in 5 Developers Are Happy at Work | HackerNoonEmployee dissatisfaction in tech is largely due to technical debt and workplace pressures.Flexibility is now more important to developers than salary.High levels of complacency exist in both individual contributors and managers.
What to know about federal employees who telecommute as DOGE looks to end remote workMusk and Ramaswamy aim to force federal employees back to the office to cut costs and potentially reduce staff through voluntary resignations.
Is My Employee Taking Advantage of the Flexibility I Give Her?Maintaining flexibility in a managerial role requires establishing boundaries to prevent potential exploitation of freedom by employees.
3 ways millennial leaders can maximize their advantageYounger leaders are reshaping workplace dynamics by emphasizing flexibility and adaptation, while older generations slowly retire.
2024 HR Impact Awards: Tricia Wells - Birmingham Business JournalBuilding resilience through challenging experiences can provide valuable perspectives.Covid has fundamentally altered workplace expectations, emphasizing flexibility and adaptability.Future employees should prioritize relationship-building and assume positive intent.
The Employment Rights Bill could open the floodgates to more tribunal claims - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comThe Employment Rights Bill is in draft form and could take years to implement, undergoing many changes.
The Ugly Realities of the UI/UX Design IndustryReal-world design processes are chaotic and require significant flexibility, deviating from the structured theory taught in schools.
Starbucks CEO urges office return but avoids mandates: 'We're all adults here'New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol emphasizes collaboration and office presence while supporting flexibility in work arrangements.