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Businesses are rapidly prioritizing workforce wellbeing by appointing Chief Health and Chief Medical Officers to their boardrooms, with the mandate to build a culture of health in the workplace.
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The range of flexible work arrangements — from hybrid work to remote work to free-address workplace strategies — continues to expand as companies explore next steps.
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The company’s employment policy focuses on three areas – Belonging – the promotion of diversity, Building – concerning talent development; and Balance – the implementation of a ‘hybrid working environment.
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With retail giant Amazon considering intensive monitoring of its customer service workers—down to the level of keyboard and mouse strokes—it seems that workplace surveillance is going mainstream. But why? #remoteworking
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Investment firm Fidelity International is one of those offering treats to its workers. Those in the workplace will be able to enjoy a free breakfast for a week, as well as free fruit. Candy floss and popcorn carts will also be available.
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Technology companies that led the charge into remote work as the pandemic unfurled are confronting a new challenge: how, when, and even whether they should bring long-isolated employees back to offices that have been designed for teamwork.
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People have made it clear: Flexibility will become a permanent foundation of the future of work — and business leaders who stand against this tide not only risk losing their talent, but also their stake in the economy of the future.
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Whilst it might seem that the reason for this is an out-and-out lack of trust between employer and employee, it is more likely a simple lack of visibility of what people are doing, and how their work contributes to the business.
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Hybrid working – where employees will split their time between home and the office – will be the way forward for many.
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It’s not so much being back in the office that causes dread, as the uncertainty: anticipating the email that finally announces a firm return-to-the-office date.
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Social commerce startup Meesho announced a companywide break from November 4 to 14 for all its employees implementing its ‘Reset and Recharge’ policy.
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The research showed that 50% specifically cited overworking as a barrier to doing physical activity and almost half (48%) revealed they were not aware of the steps they could take to boost their mental and physical health.
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Nikki Slowey, co-founder and director of Flexibility Works said: “Flexible working can support and enable people with mental health issues to enter the workforce and stay in work. But it’s also good for our general wellbeing and keeps us healthier.
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While overall, 44 percent of workers would prefer a hybrid set-up, for over-55s, this drops to just 27 percent with two-thirds saying they’d rather be either full time in the workplace (46 percent) or at home full time (21 percent).
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Hybrid work should be considered an evolving, transformational process. Teams should hold regular discussions on areas of improvement and standardize behaviors and practices.
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Consider the task context of your organization’s core activities. This will help you determine the balance between remote and office work.#remoteworking
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Employee engagement is closely linked to workplace productivity. Consequently, a lack of engagement is very costly. The lost productivity is equal to 18 percent of employees’ annual salary. #remoteworking
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Aside from using digital tools to maintain communication and collaboration, personal and professional development is necessary to keep employees engaged and productive. Set clear policies, metrics, and goals to track outcomes well. #remoteworking
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Alterations to the structure of a business’ workplace has a direct impact on its culture – and there is broad recognition that culture impacts financial performance. A good first step is to focus on community-building.