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Successful Remote Work Requires Investment Into Culture

Allwork

They also bring distributed staff together periodically for in-person events based around collaborative projects vs. generic team building. Bounteous acquired several companies with existing office cultures, which took time to integrate into their remote-first model.

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What Is ‘Bare Minimum Monday’ and Will It Work for You?

Success

Ever since I’ve shifted these expectations of myself for Monday, I’m no longer stressed on Sunday, I’m no longer stressed on Monday, and the rest of my week is actually way more productive.” There was a common theme bubbling up across the agency of, ‘I need time to do the actual work.’ Who is the best candidate?

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People who act as a go-between for colleagues more prone to abuse and burnout

Workplace Insight

They could be coworkers who are in different units, regions, or time zones, which makes it hard for them to communicate. The research project spans three studies using different methodologies, measurements, and cultural contexts. The full manuscript can be found here.

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Anastasia Penright – CEO at Respect My Voice | Leaders: Create a Drama Free Workplace

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And I worked the majority of my career in talent acquisition, from recruiting roles to training recruiters, onboarding project recruiting, big focus on diversity, equity, inclusion. And thinking through it like that, it must be what you mentioned a moment ago about managing stress and thinking about communication. Do you find that?

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Time Saving versus Bending Over Backwards

Office Organization Success

My response to her was, “I think as long as you have some open time slots at various times throughout the week, i.e. mornings and afternoons and, more importantly, they’re a good fit for your schedule, then you’re fine.

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From the archive: The role of workplace design in employee engagement

Workplace Insight

For example, a project room for intense activity amongst three to six people could feature a high seating position to support movement and active brain activity, with whiteboards and technology to share digital content. It can be very stressful for employees if they have nowhere to take a personal call during the day or simply “be alone”.

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The Future of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

Administrators handled many tasks, and had backups, cross training, and team-shared projects. They can be project managers, ambassadors of their manager’s vision, and more. Competencies – Calendaring, travel, task organization, projects. Administrative stress levels are higher due to changing priorities and fast deadlines.