Our work has been transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic. It has become the new norm for many companies to consider a hybrid work model in the past two years as millions of people have transitioned to remote work. According to a Zippia report published in 2023, 74% of U.S. companies use or plan to implement […]
In recent years, remote work has gained significant momentum, and COVID-19 only boosted its popularity. In fact, as of 2023, 27% of U.S. employees work remotely. However, the number of American employees working remotely is expected to reach 36,2 million by 2025. As we return to normal, however, remote work has become a hot-button issue. […]
Getting ahead in today’s competitive world means striving for excellence. In order to achieve excellence, a work culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and high standards must be fostered intentionally. Wiaht that said, here are the key steps to building an organization of excellence. 1. Clarify your vision and values. Building a culture of excellence begins […]
People are always looking for the best way to work. Greater efficiency gets more work done with less effort, and higher productivity means you can accomplish more in pursuit of goals and aspirations. The big question is how to bring those numbers up without overextending yourself. Your work environment is a major contributing factor toward […]
Continuing the conversation about in-person conferences vs. remote meetings. How are some completely useless while other meetings are so meaningful? Let’s take a look at how you can get more out of these remote meetings. TURN TOWARD the conference camera. You have a captive audience when giving a presentation at a live conference. In a […]
As many of us have been asked to return to the workplace — here are six things to consider regarding your meeting rooms. If your firm’s return to the workplace keeps you up at night, it’s simply another item on a long list of things you shouldn’t be worrying about right now. Or allowing the […]
Are you a parent? If so, I don’t have to remind you how chaotic the month of May can be. With end-of-year parties, proms, sports banquets, last-minute school projects, recitals, productions, and graduations, your children’s schedule is jam-packed. But that’s not all. Aside from your work commitments, social events like weddings and holidays like Mother’s […]
Summer is a busy time of year. School is out for kids, and the warm weather makes it much more inviting to get out of the house. For these reasons and many others, businesses call the summer months the busiest time of year, with a few exceptions being made around Christmas time. Business owners and […]
Skill development within the workplace has never been more important to employees, as research from several sources shows that younger workers want better access to improved learning opportunities in their current jobs – and they’re not afraid to quit if they don’t receive them. This development culture can keep great employees — or a lack […]
Perhaps the biggest concern these days for remote working companies is keeping their employees engaged, motivated, and productive all the same time. While an increasing number of employees are becoming more isolated due to the advent of working from home, company executives, managers, and hiring managers are looking towards improving the quality of team engagement […]
