History is repeating itself. One of the delayed consequences of the 1918 influenza pandemic was a mental health crisis—and the same thing is happening now in workplaces across the continent. However, the seeds for this wellbeing crisis were planted long before the pandemic arrived on our shores. Professionals were already suffering from stress, burnout, anxiety,…
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A recent client talked to us about her work experience these last two years. She had pivoted from working entirely onsite – to working remotely (and loving it) – to now being told she may need to return to the office again. The flexibility she had grown to love was in jeopardy. She was feeling…
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Over the last few years, managers experienced unprecedented challenges. No amount of training could have prepared them for what happened. They made tremendous strides. Now, leadership is making more permanent changes, and the time is ripe to reward your managers. One of the best rewards you can give them is training. Training is something employees seek…
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Not working in the same physical space as your colleagues can be challenging. When you aren’t with them, it’s sometimes harder to gauge their thoughts and feelings by observing physical cues. You can’t watch their interactions with others or observe their body language. You can’t feel if their knees are shaking under the table when…
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You’ve made the decision – your staff can work from home. They can choose two days a week to work at home, and the other three days, they will be in the office. As a leader, you feel good. You’ve given your staff the flexibility you think they want, and you get people back in…
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Some of these boards think it’s better to have staff working together in one place. Their resistance to hybrid or remote work is puzzling when countless studies show the benefits of a flexible work model.
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The nationwide move to a more remote-inclusive workplace stems from employees’ need for greater flexibility. The effort to balance work and life outside of work is not new. What is new: the weight employees are placing on flexibility. Today, an employer’s long-term success depends upon underestimating how highly flexibility ranks with their people. Flexibility is Key Before…
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How much do you resonate with the concerns of this person? “I’m scared we’ll remain a remote-only workplace. I feel so depressed and disconnected working from home. I’m an extrovert. I really enjoyed coming into work.” Fear not, extroverts (and social introverts). Our advice will help you feel connected and fulfilled while working remotely, so you can avoid over-sharing with grocery clerks and other random strangers. Extroverts’ Remote Work Struggles and Advantages People sometimes mistakenly believe…
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Maintaining your organization’s culture as you transition to a distributed workforce can be a daunting task. The most successful managers have an understanding and training in the communication and project management tools needed to lead optimal virtual teams. A part of their effectiveness lies in facilitating creative solutions for team bonding and connectedness. While some…
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A first job and a first boss are formative elements for a young person early in their career. At my first job in the association industry, I worked for Molly Grenn at the National Spa and Pool Association. I’d like to thank her, for as my mentor and boss, her guidance ultimately shaped my career trajectory. We should all be thinking critically…
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