According to a study by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, there appears to be no significant correlation between remote work and productivity across 43 different industries. This finding suggests that embracing flexible work arrangements does not necessarily hinder productivity levels. Recent data from the...
Ever had a headache dealing with an overly-detailed employee who seems to get stuck in the weeds? Or on the other hand, one who can't seem to get any details into their work at all? While these employees may be opposites (and we all have moments where we act...
The way we work continues to evolve thanks in large part to ever-changing technologies. Smart organizations must navigate the challenges that accompany having some employees on-site, while others are working hybrid or fully remote. One of the obvious benefits of hiring hybrid and remote workers for...
The US economy continued to add jobs in April, despite some emerging signs of slowing. Unemployment remains at historic lows, and millions of people are still quitting their job, confident they’ll be able to land somewhere better making more money or finding either a better...
One of the key differentiators between effective and ineffective managers and leaders is how they give feedback. Good bosses give valuable feedback which helps to build positive relationships among their teams. But giving feedback (both praise and constructive criticism) is an area where many struggle,...
U.S. employers added a healthy 236,000 jobs in March, slightly fewer than the monthly numbers during the previous two years, leaving unemployment little changed at 3.5 percent. This indicates employers’ demand for workers is only just now starting to ease in some sectors such as construction...
Mistakes are inevitable when we’re trying something new or especially challenging. However, if we change our mindset and realize that the learning process itself is (or should be) as important as the final achievement, then we’re far more able to accept and learn from them. Don't...
According to SHRM's Covid 19 Research, 83% of employers have made business practice adjustments as a result of Covid-19, while another 7 out of 10 employers are struggling to adapt to remote work, More than 1/3 of employers face challenges with: maintaining company culture managing...
Companies with highly-engaged employees outperform others with greater profitability, more productivity, lower turnover and fewer safety incidents. Here's some great tips from one of my clients, Continuwell https://continuwell.com/strategies-to-help-employees-thrive/ There’s a simple way to think of it. You need the right people in each job, managed by...
