Remote work set to continue as employees keep up output, businesses record cost savings
Telecommuting ‘is no longer a privilege; it has become the norm and will remain so at least in the near future,’ study finds.
How to better manage internal promotions in the virtual-work age
HRManagementThe manner in which companies recruit existing staff for promotions has largely changed amid the shift to remote and hybrid work settings.
Connections and humor help stave off stress and burnout
HRManagementAs the pandemic stretches on, burnout and stress are continuing problems for all workers — particularly remote and hybrid. Companies that focus on deepening connections and harnessing the power of humor are keeping remote employees ...
Remote and sick: Employer pressure spurs most employees to clock in while ill
BusinessHRManagementA vast majority of workers who telecommute feel having Covid-19 is the only excuse their bosses will accept for missing work, a survey finds.
HR leaders: Covid, shift to remote work has ‘transformed’ role
HREnsuring employees’ mental health, engagement, productivity as well as staff retention during the health crisis have been among the main challenges in 2021, a study finds.
Are you listening? Why it’s critical for employers to transform employee feedback into action
HRManagementRecent surveys show that many employees — including remote/hybrid workers — don’t think their employers are paying attention to their feedback. Here’s how companies can mend the connection.
How ‘officism’ is poised to create toxic workplace for remote employees
ManagementMost managers and in-office staff have a negative view of their telecommuting colleagues and see them as less productive team members, a survey shows.
Untangling location-based pay in a location-independent future
HREstablishing equitable, clear and efficient compensation policies for remote workers will require a cultural shift to embrace a more agile and responsive approach, experts say.
For most knowledge workers, salary takes backseat to workplace flexibility
BusinessManagementMajority also won’t work for company that requires them to come to the office full time, study shows.
How to use positive reinforcement to get the most from your hybrid team
ManagementYou can’t afford to let employees’ efforts go unrecognized just because they are out of your sight.
Why HR recruiters are prioritizing soft skills for today’s remote/hybrid managers
ManagementReading a Zoom room for discord and misunderstandings, showing compassion to employees who are having a tough time — these skills do not necessarily go hand in hand with nuts-and-bolts technical skills. But experts say ...
