Bridging Distance

Helping people, teams, and organizations to successfully navigate distance and work well together from wherever they are.

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#hybridwork work means different things to different people.
"Hot off the press" is this #Bridgingdistance blog about how the perspective can differ among employees, managers, and executives.
https://t.co/6firOCYvsA

What does hybrid work mean to you❓
#remotework #leadership

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Much has been "blamed" on #remotework from less #innovation to lower #productivity. It is important, to take a deeper look at issues contributing to these claims, including how remote hybrid work are managed.
Do you agree that remote work is here to stay?https://t.co/q5djHi3ykd

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During these summer months, how free do you feel to take vacation time without working or checking your work email?

Read about ways some companies actually encourage employees to take vacation time and restore a sense of #wellbeing.
https://t.co/EwWa4kmRzV

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How free do you feel to take vacation time?
What would make you feel freer to do so?

How much are your #leaders modeling the practice of taking vacation time?

#corporateculture #vacationtime #companybenefits #leadershipbyexample #bridgingdistance

https://t.co/HaOGgeiR57

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During this time of summer vacations, are you finding it difficult to #unplug from #work when on vacation?

Read about the importance of unplugging to prevent #burnout.
#zoomfatigue #workstress #employeehealth #bridgingdistance

https://t.co/d6OSfgksa7

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In a survey of nearly 260 area businesses by human resources organization MRA, 42% of businesses surveyed have not implemented any sort of DEI initiatives.

What do you think the impact of this is on employees' sense of #belonging?
#dei #deib

https://t.co/O2ghukxDD4

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According the the World Health Organization, "Burnout is a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed."

How do you recognize whether you're experiencing #burnout at #work?
How is it different than #fatigue?
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We’ve all been “on screens” a lot during the pandemic. As a result, people may feel greater or different #fatigue than when they attend meetings in person.
🥱 How do you experience digital fatigue (aka #zoomfatigue)❓

Hear what it is like for William Spring at #BridgingDistance

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What is the balance between #visibility and #flexibility at work? How do #remotework and #hybridwork promote each of these at your company?

Read about the benefits and challenges of visibility and flexibility in both work models.
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https://t.co/mguvxEY9Mk

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We honor and celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) Pride Month, as the work for justice, inclusion, and equality continues.
#pridemonth #lgbtqiaplus #inclusion #equality #bridgingdistance

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The #worldhealthorganization characterizes #burnout by 3 dimensions: ​
1. feelings of #energy depletion/exhaustion​
2. increased mental distance or feelings cynicism related to one’s job
3. reduced professional efficacy

How would you describe your own burnout at #work?

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Rubik's cube symbolizes #symmetry, but with a few twists make it challenging to return the cubes to their starting position

How is your organization like the #rubikscube?

#BridgingDistance will help you put the pieces together in #hybridwork and #remotework
#workwellanywhere

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What do you do to feel #connected with #teammates when #workingfromhome ?

Bridging Distance helps organizations build and implement strategies for what is described in this USAToday video.
#remoteworking #hybridworking #bridgingdistance

https://t.co/fn30KjCGsC

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It's no surprise that the old ways of #working may not be coming back
So, how can the contradiction between desire to #workremotely and nostalgia for #teamwork and #corporateculture be resolved?

Read about the perspectives of #employees and #management
https://t.co/pWLDLKJxsh

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The #pandemic and resulting work models have taken a toll on #workingmothers. Many, who have been working remotely all or most of the time, also have a lot of child care duties at home.
Bridging Distance honors all people in all the different ways they mother.
#mothersday2022

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May is Mental Health Awareness month. Bridging Distance is currently researching the effects of digital fatigue, which can lead to #stress and #burnout if not addressed.
What is your organization doing to mitigate digital fatigue, such as #zoomfatigue? We'd love to hear from you!

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Wouldn't it be great if all these people raised their hands if asked who feels included and has a sense of belonging in their organization?

Bridging Distance is partnering with organizations to make this happen. Check it out: https://t.co/s8oXa9bgfe

#inclusion #belonging #deib

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We've all experienced a lot of uncertainty recently and might be looking for constants in life. Pi represents the mathematical constant. Today is Pi Day — 3, 1, and 4 are the 1st three significant figures of pi.

What are some constants in your work life?
#piday #uncertainty #pi

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“Identification, a person’s sense of belonging, is thought to have positive outcomes because those who identify strongly will be more motivated to achieve organizational goals.” Davenport & Daellenbach

#identity #belonging #motivationatwork #deib #bridgingdistance

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@BridgeDistance supports the people of #ukraine. As our name suggests, we bridge distances between people and organizations.
#standingwithukraine #peaceinukraine #buildingbridges #bridgingdistance