Many business leaders talk with enthusiasm about remote workers returning to on-site work. The enthusiasm to return to the “new normal” is genuine. Indeed, … Read more
COVID-19’s Upside: A Culture of Innovation
There is no argument that COVID-19 has had a tremendous impact on the world economy and marketplace — its most consistent characteristic being an … Read more
Use Today’s Crisis to Prepare for Tomorrow’s Crisis
At the beginning of 2020, few companies had a pre-established pandemic plan in place. It was a crisis that almost no one saw coming, and one that many … Read more
A Remote Work Guide for Employee Engagement
The office birthday parties and celebrations. The office softball teams. The lunch group that discusses politics, the environment, cooking, and how to be … Read more
Ease Retail Turnover By Making Scheduling More Flexible
Just like that, the frenetic holiday shopping season has come to an end, though returns are still peaking. In the thick of holiday shopping, both … Read more
Trust and Technology Are Making Remote Work the New Normal
Remote work is quickly becoming the new normal. Hiring managers are using flexible work arrangements to address talent shortages in today’s competitive job … Read more
Your Office Air and Lighting Is Influencing Productivity and Health
As our lives become ever more entwined with the dwellings that we inhabit, taking time to reflect, analyze and improve our indoor surroundings is paramount … Read more
Ready to Go Remote? Here’s What to Do Next
To support their talent attraction and retention efforts, companies across the globe are increasingly introducing flexible working and remote work … Read more
What Cisco Is Doing to Cut Its Transportation Emissions
The global, collective corporate sustainability journey is well into its second decade. The European Union’s Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) … Read more
How to Run Your Meetings Like Oprah
It takes a lot of effort to run an effective meeting. You strategize an itinerary, gather the right people in the room, and go through the effort to make … Read more
Add Experiential Design to the Employee Experience
It’s no secret that great workplace design can inspire your team and boost productivity. From layouts, to décor, to design elements, the contours of your … Read more
Dos and Don’ts Of Flextime For National Flex Day
It’s become almost commonplace for employers to say they offer flexible working arrangements. But like “full benefits,” “competitive compensation,” and … Read more
Teambuilding Ideas Anyone Can Use
Today there are more and more teams working remotely across the world. How can you bring such a team close together despite the distance? In this article, … Read more
Google’s 7 Keys to Successfully Managing Virtual Teams
Virtual teams are on the rise. In 2017, Gallup reported 43% of the US workforce a report working remotely at least part of the time. According to Buffer, … Read more
The First Step to Effective Meetings: Do We Really Need to Meet?
There was a bit of irony going on for the August (Cincinnati) HR Roundtable. The topic was the “Pros and Cons of Meetings.” Interestingly enough, we had to … Read more
Gen Z Wants to Know: Are You Practicing Sustainability?
With the U.S. unemployment rate around 3.7%, this year’s graduates are joining one of the tightest labor markets in a long time. They’re in a strong … Read more
Get Better Teamwork By Rearranging Your Meeting Agendas
“Without people, our hotels are just buildings!” That was a quote from a dear friend, Lou Dubois who is director of content at Hilton Hotels. He is an … Read more
Technology Won’t Make You Like Meetings, But It Will Make You Pay Attention
Every team meets. Most run their meetings the same way their grandparents and their grandparents’ grandparents did. Meeting records predating the … Read more
Attended Automation Can Make Remote Workers Even More Productive
If you could choose the best possible office perk, what would it be? If you lean towards work from home, you’re certainly not alone. The “working from … Read more
Neuroscience Has a Role In Office Design
Simple logic tells us that the physical workspace has a direct impact on employee health and productivity. However, we’re learning neuroscience has a place … Read more