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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

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You can’t get the best out of freelancers until you’ve honed your management processes. And the key to good management — freelance or otherwise — is communication. Clear communication up front, and continuing conversation through regular check-ins and transparent project management helps streamline workflows and prevent confusion.

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New Study Shows Managers Are Changing Their Minds About The Hybrid Work Model

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A recent study at the University of Birmingham found that 52% of managers agreed that working from home improves concentration, 60% said it improves productivity, and 63% stated it increases motivation. Another key finding from the study is that managers are becoming more aware of the challenges of remote and flexible working.

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U.S. Employee Engagement Plummets to 11-Year Low

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The record-high percentage of engaged employees was recorded in 2020, at 36%. However, some organizations have managed to avoid this trend. According to Gallup, the organizations leading in employee engagement average 70% engaged employees and boast a ratio of 14 engaged employees for every actively disengaged one.

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International Women’s Day 2020 – A Message From Julie Reed

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And finally, as an employee, I was fortunate to have managers and co-workers who provided me immense opportunities to lean in and lift up. . In their March 2 article, Forbes has recommended four easy and effective steps to support the International Women’s Day 2020 “Each for Equal” Theme: . As a mom to four daughters, I lived out loud.

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Why (and How) to Help Your Team Self-Manage in the Future of Work

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A 2020 study of 28 companies revealed that 100% of organizations with decentralized management structures experienced positive market-cap growth, while only 33% of companies with traditional structures could say the same. Building self-management skills in your team. Encourage team members to embrace self-expression.

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The Future Of Work Is Now — Can You Keep Up?

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Jason Averbook, CEO of Leapgen, explained to Allwork.Space that organizations need to be excelling rather than just keeping up with the times if they want to stay relevant and successful in the “now” and “future” of work. . While leaders and workers alike have been preparing for the future of work…it may already be here. . Well, it is.

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How Will Global Warming And Rising Sea Levels Impact Your Business?

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This increased cost could be a financial burden for businesses, affecting bottom lines and making organizations less competitive. Net Zero Real Estate Planning In 2020, the real estate industry accounted for 36% of global final energy consumption and 37% of energy related CO2 emissions, according to the U.N.’s

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