Scott Elbin

MAY 16, 2022

After two plus years of working from home (or somewhere else), more and more folks are heading back to the office for at least a few days a week. And, at the same time, it would be a real shame if the benefits that people realized while working from home get sucked into the black hole of the way we used to work full-time at the office.

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Chief Executive

AUGUST 1, 2022

But in today’s tight labor market, for many who sent their people home, it’s tough to get them back—at least without a fight. Allan Smith, chief revenue officer and Ron Martere, business group VP at office furniture maker Steelcase, shared insights about “earning the commute” of your workers when they’d rather stay home.

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Revenue Manager Marketing Operations 98

BetterUp

MARCH 7, 2022

Is working from home a good idea? 12 work-from-home setup essentials. 4 tips to decorate your home office. Jump to section. Why is having a good setup so important? Your next steps.

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 28, 2020

The Top 7 Disadvantages of Working from Home at a glance. Lack of Office Equipment and Security Concerns. Since this switch, employees have been raving about how it's so great to be able to work remotely, independently, and on their own schedules, among all the other benefits of working from home. Table of Contents.

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Benefits Deliverables Employee Engagement Marketing 105

Peter Winick

JANUARY 22, 2024

Our conversation begins by getting a sense of how complex ideas like AI can be used by people who are not familiar with it. Transcript Bill Sherman How do you make ideas accessible to your audience? Thought leadership is well, by definition, a complex idea, a counterintuitive idea, or even one that’s at the cutting edge.

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Zenefits

JANUARY 25, 2023

However, there may come a time when having a physical office is beneficial. In this case, adopting a hybrid work model can be an excellent strategy to get people back into the office without losing the benefits of remote work. Remote-first hybrid: In this model, employees can pick which days they want to work in the office.

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Inclusion Human Resources Benefits Accounts 110

Michael McKinney

AUGUST 10, 2023

Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. That’s because we can’t have two brains we can interchange depending on whether we are in our office or in our bedroom. More stress in the family causes more stress at work, which in turn gets brought home again. Meaning is something you build into your life.

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Accounts 57

Zenefits

DECEMBER 14, 2022

No matter how much you want to get something done, the ideas just aren’t flowing. Perhaps you’re working from home and itching to make your home office as creativity-friendly as possible. Maybe you’re in charge of the company office and are ready to maximize office design to boost your company’s creativity.

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Administration Onboarding Benefits Accounts 52

Association Now Workplace

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Still, you may find yourself struggling to find a balance between the spark of in-person work and the comfort of the home office. Having a built-in invitation to be “on” can help motivate some—but those who would still rather work from home will benefit from knowing that their time in-office is truly of value.

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Human Resources Benefits Travel Implementation 84

Andrew Chen

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

(Above: No, it doesn’t really look like this — and yes it’s mostly office parks and tech billboards. Why don’t they build more houses/offices in the Peninsula? I asked everyone about this topic, and began to develop my own ideas that I would share freely. How does angel investing and VC work?

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A/B Testing Metrics Retention Engineering 123

Alison Green

MAY 19, 2022

This post, strangely dramatic responses to mundane office changes , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. When I worked at in the office of a warehouse, we would get a freezer full of ice cream bars in the summer. It actually had to be addressed that workers MUST STOP taking entire boxes home with them.

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Workflows Administration Manager 97

Scott Elbin

JANUARY 24, 2023

While they’re not leading six-year-olds, in the emerging new normal of hybrid workplaces and lots of debate about return to the office policies, I’d argue that they need to be developing their own versions of lesson plans if they want their people to be engaged and enthusiastic. Why is the office the best place to do that?

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UVA Darden

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

For the latest Darden thought leadership and practical insights, subscribe to the Darden Ideas to Action e-newsletter. Employee surveys suggest that most workers want to retain some form of remote work, either full-time or hybrid. In response to this shift, large companies have announced hybrid work plans.

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Business Administration Human Resources Administration Travel 104

Peter Winick

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Matching content with context to get the most out of your ideas. An interview with Ward Kampf about vision, strategy, and execution for taking ideas to scale. Can you spot a good idea? Searching for the next frontier means having to constantly examine new ideas. What are you doing to spot ideas and communicate them?

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Scaling Assets Marketing Real Estate 299

Alison Green

MARCH 20, 2024

The switcheroo When I was rather younger, and back in the days when going to the pub on someone’s last day was de rigueur, one colleague refused to go back to the office at two o’clock. The Division Head wanted the department to support a policy that I and others felt was a bad idea. We didn’t want to openly oppose it.

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Alison Green

JULY 28, 2022

This post, how can you set up a home office space in tight quarters? , I’m looking for suggestions and ideas about what has worked for others for a remote office set-up in close quarters — what kind of furniture, creative ways to set the work space apart from the living space, etc.

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Manager 59

AIHR

JANUARY 19, 2024

The impact of remote working on employee engagement 13 Employee engagement ideas for remote workers 3 best practices for developing remote employee engagement strategies What is remote employee engagement? A work-from-home allowance is considered taxable income in many parts of the world. Contents What is remote employee engagement?

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Jim Taggart

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

Now over four years later, with half of this time immersed in a global pandemic, we’ve witnessed a rethinking of having white collar workers stuck in offices, crammed into smaller and smaller work spaces. But where did the idea of the cubicle start? By 1970, the Action Office concept had fizzled. No one has a “home.”

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Hospitality Manager Government Metrics 111

Vantage Circle

JANUARY 1, 2024

Instead of chatting in the office, we have virtual coffee breaks and Zoom meetings while working from home on Mondays. So, keep it clear whether you work from home or in the office. Let's ensure you deliver your information to the right people at the right time, whether at home or in the office.

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Employee Engagement Media Diversity Project Management 59

Zenefits

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Since the pandemic began, the work culture has changed from a traditional commute to work and chained to the desk model to a full-time work-from-home model. The alternative is for workers to operate under a hybrid arrangement where they only go to the office part of the time. How has the shift to work from home affected employees?

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Having ping-pong tables and other fun games in the office. Question: How best does a leader build alignment and togetherness when the bulk of their team members are working from home and when some may have never been together in an office setting? Reciting the company’s mission statement at team meetings.

Energy 69

Energy Operations Insurance Banking 69

Zenefits

DECEMBER 28, 2022

In light of this researched and experienced news, many companies decided to maintain WFH (work-from-home) options. Businesses and HR departments still retained the effort to maintain employee decorum and policy obedience outside of the onsite office. Treat this behavior as it would if it occurred in the office.

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Implementation Small Business Accounts Compliance 115

15Five

MARCH 22, 2024

In this article, we’ll introduce several out of the box wellness ideas for HR professionals to implement to create a happier, healthier workplace. If your team is in-office or hybrid, team sports leagues are a great opportunity to bond and break a sweat. Team sports leagues: Never played in a dodgeball or softball league?

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Employee Engagement Nonprofit Performance Management Metrics 80

Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Another section of employees works exclusively at a physical office. Employees who work in the office have the flexibility to split their time between onsite and remote work. For example, working 3 days from the office and 2 days remotely, or vice versa.

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Inclusion Real Estate Compliance Implementation 102

15Five

APRIL 30, 2024

According to a survey by Owl Labs , a whopping 83% of respondents reported feeling more engaged or just as engaged when working remotely compared to being in the office, which shows that distance doesn’t necessarily mean disconnection. Need to hash out ideas for that upcoming project? Impressive, right? Just hop on a video call!

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Employee Engagement Strategic Planning Workflows Implementation 56

Alison Green

AUGUST 23, 2022

This post, my coworker posts love notes from their partner all over our shared office , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s extremely clear that someone else uses your office on the days that you’re working from home. I use my coworker’s office two days a week.

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Manager 88

Alison Green

JUNE 7, 2022

She has been here a week and I can tell she’s going to need some training on professionalism since she doesn’t have a lot of office experience. For example, her friends have stopped by twice to hang out in her office during the day. Asking an employee to be more accessible when working from home.

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Manager 82

Liquid Planner Collaboration

APRIL 9, 2020

Growing commute distances, the ever-rising cost of office space, and a concerted effort to reduce emissions to better protect the environment have all motivated a gradual movement to work from home. As a business leader, I enjoy the energy that emanates from engaged teams collaborating in the office. Challenge Your Creativity.

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Software Energy Benefits Diversity 115

Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Having ping-pong tables and other fun games in the office. Question: How best does a leader build alignment and togetherness when the bulk of their team members are working from home and when some may have never been together in an office setting? Reciting the company’s mission statement at team meetings.

Energy 87

Energy Operations Insurance Banking 87

Zenefits

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

While offices have reopened, it’s still projected that about a quarter of all professional jobs will be done remotely this year. While studies consistently show improvements in productivity for remote work, there are also downsides to working from home that employers must be aware of. The downsides of working from home.

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Peter Winick

APRIL 20, 2023

“Office shock” is the term for an abrupt, unsettling change in where, when, how, and even why we work. The success of Office Shock hinges on it touching a nerve with those leaders, helping them to realize they have an opportunity to make the changes that are needed to build a better future for everyone.

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Travel Marketing Implementation Risk Management 219

Alison Green

MARCH 19, 2024

Due to nature of our work, all my employees need to be on-site, but I try to be liberal with letting people work from home to handle personal items or if they have online training. But the company started offering a lunch delivery service to encourage staff to come to the office. This program has been widely promoted in the company.

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Travel Administration Benefits Recruitment 59

AIHR

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Let’s explore some ideas for welcome gifts for new employees! Office supplies. Office supplies are the most basic but essential part of the welcome kit for desk workers, whether they work remotely or in the office. Office accessories. We’ve listed a couple of ideas below. Branded company swag.

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Onboarding Banking Travel Retention 93

Peter Winick

JANUARY 12, 2023

An interview with Richard Safeer about developing the ideas that would grow to be his first book. What does it take to put a great idea out into the world – and see it grow? When you have an idea that can potentially help millions, you have to be ready for the challenges that come along with trying to spread the word.

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Human Resources Marketing Benefits Advertising 245

Get Lighthouse

JULY 20, 2023

Supporting remote employees is different, and in some ways harder, than employees in the office. Remote management is the same as managing people in an office with you, right? According to Buffer's State of Remote Work report, remote employees face many unique challenges: Very few of these also affect people in an office.

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Manager Benefits 101

Vantage Circle

MAY 27, 2023

That's why you need a well-designed office break room and create a space that fosters relaxation and a little fun. What are the top employee break room decorating ideas? What are some fun break room ideas that won't break the bank? What is an office break room? But where do you start? Don't worry.

Banking 52

Banking Employee Engagement Energy Benefits 52

Vantage Circle

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The 10 Best Ways To Celebrate National Gratitude Day in Office. Also Read: The Ultimate Guide to Corporate Gift Ideas for Employees In 2021. "Gratitude walls" have become a popular trend in office-building design. The idea can be as simple as writing 'thank you' on a whiteboard to the entire office.

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Compensation Assets Travel Benefits 111