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MAY 5, 2022

A survey of human resource leaders from the Conference Board shows that a mere 4% of leaders are requiring a full-office return. We were all pretty shocked,” said Robin Erickson, vice president of human capital at the Conference Board. “We The survey also showed that 90% of employers were embracing hybrid schedules.

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DECEMBER 21, 2023

A recent survey of 175 office workers in the U.K. of survey respondents citing travel expenses and time as their major concerns. of survey respondents citing travel expenses and time as their major concerns. A recent survey of workers in the U.K., Why would people go to the office? More specifically, 52.2%

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MARCH 20, 2023

At the WorkX Conference, attendees explored how to bridge the talent gap through data-driven workplace decisions and mapping the employee journey for a more focused effort. The conference speakers collectively advocated for leaders to create an environment and team where it’s safe to fail, be honest, and experiment.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

What’s going on: Data from a survey published by the Conference Board reveals that 73% of companies are struggling to return employees to the office, according to Worklife.news.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 7, 2016

A new coworking video was released last week at the GCUC coworking conference.  It features the results of our coworking member survey.   The conference presentations are also available (registration required).   It's short (2:30), to the point and nicely covers the reasons coworking has become so popular.

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The signs of a tight labor market were reflected in recent reports, with average hourly earnings in the Labor Department’s monthly employment report remaining high. However, the Conference Board’s consumer survey’s labor market differential, which gauges respondents’ views on the availability of jobs, jumped to 36.9

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AUGUST 31, 2023

The recent Conference Board survey also suggested a less than optimistic view of the labor market by consumers in August. This sentiment can also influence consumer spending and overall economic growth, further impacting job creation in the U.S.

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APRIL 20, 2023

It is essential to gather baseline quantitative and qualitative data for each metric, including employee surveys and focus group interviews, to inform decision-making before establishing a permanent hybrid work policy. As part of doing the survey, it’s helpful to ask respondents to opt into participating in focus groups around these issues.

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JULY 26, 2022

Interactive, real-time floor plan views of office, desk, and conference rooms . In a 2022 survey conducted by Proximity , an industry-leading workspace management platform, over half of respondents said digital door access is the most valuable feature to them. . Easy building door access control via smartphone .

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JULY 28, 2023

Additionally, comprehensive employee and middle management surveys, as well as focus group interviews, should be conducted to assess subjective and qualitative measures. For example, 95% of HR leaders from a survey of 1,000 respondents believe offering hybrid work is important for recruitment, and 60% perceive it boosts retention.

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Success

JULY 12, 2023

A 2022 survey from The Conference Board shows workplace happiness and satisfaction is actually up, and even at an all-time high since the survey began in 1987. The survey studies 26 components, from wages to training to bonuses, to determine workplace satisfaction rates. Now, it seems there’s a bit of a reprieve.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Over the past week, I have been fully engaged in my favorite activity (learning) with back-to-back conferences. But these tools rely on surveys, which require self-reporting. I have not personally used any tool that provides the level of detail I saw at the conference, so I’m not able to make recommendations for specific tools.

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Allwork

JULY 13, 2023

The hybrid workforce doesn’t despise the office; rather, the commute is the villain of the story, as surveys highlight. A survey involving 1,500 employees and 500 supervisors suggests one day per week offers the best work-life balance. For most staff, these tasks shouldn’t exceed a day per week.

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JANUARY 16, 2023

survey of over 600 employees from 20 industries found that, “on average, employees have 17.7 survey found that “for companies of 100 people, cutting unnecessary meetings would save nearly $2.5 That assessment by the Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and author is right on. A 2022 Otter.ai The same Otter.ai

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

A survey of over 1,000 Google employees showed that two-thirds feel unhappy with being forced to be in the office three days a week, with many threatening to leave, and some already quitting to go to other companies with more flexible options. That policy goes against the desires of many rank-and-file Google employees.

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DECEMBER 28, 2023

A study by The Conference Board reported that only 19% of middle managers surveyed felt they received proper training in leadership and management after being promoted. In another survey , only 35% of managers are engaged, 51% are not engaged (defined as caring little about their job and company) and 14% are actively disengaged.

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MAY 6, 2022

A survey of 5,858 working adults performed by the Pew Research Center in Washington DC found that 64% of workers feel uncomfortable returning to the office. The survey revealed coronavirus exposure to be the main concern for these employees. Written by James Segil, Vice President of Access Control at Openpath. .

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JANUARY 13, 2023

In a 2021 Gartner survey , 65% of respondents said the pandemic made them rethink work’s place in their lives. As employees migrated from conference rooms to Zoom, a greater appreciation for the work-from-home life emerged. Here’s a look at how these three priorities are impacting the job market. Flexibility.

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JULY 25, 2022

A Gartner survey shows that 65% of respondents feel that the last two years caused a shift in their values outside of work, and forced some to reconcile with the role that work plays in their everyday lives. . Fostering a Sense of Belonging . The importance of prioritizing community cannot be underestimated in the modern workforce. .

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MARCH 3, 2024

According to Gensler’s 2021 Workplace Survey , younger generations are most likely to prefer a hybrid work model and least likely to prefer to work full-time remote. It is now clear that one of the enduring effects of the pandemic is the hybrid work model, combining working in the office with some amount of remote work. The sunlight is nice.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Incorporating hospitality-focused features like warm and welcoming entries that feel like hotel lobbies, open collaboration and café areas, and a variety of meeting and conference rooms designed specifically for both in-person and virtual meetings allow for employees to feel more comfortable working through different task types throughout the day.

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JUNE 6, 2023

As many as 31% of workers actively planned to quit their jobs in 2022, alongside 28% of workers who were undecided on the matter, according to a survey by the Conference Board. The Great Resignation turned all eyes toward reasons employees might want to quit their jobs. million people quit in April 2023 alone. “We

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 30, 2018

The Conference Board recently released survey results that found "51 percent of U.S. The Conference Board asked:  “To what extent are you satisfied with your current job?”. The MBO Partners survey asked: "Please rate your overall satisfaction with being an independent worker."

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OCTOBER 25, 2023

The survey was showcased during the Gartner ReimagineHR Conference, which took place this week. The Gartner survey also revealed one of the main issues impacting engagement: employee dissatisfaction with what happens after they provide feedback on their experience of their employer and workplace.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

I sat in the main hall at a recent conference, listening to the keynote presentation. For context, I attend a lot of conferences about wellbeing, and rarely have my emotions stirred beyond mutual excitement at a shared purpose (and perhaps a slight sense of regret that the conversations haven’t developed further over the years).

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 31, 2019

This Award was presented to the winner at the Office Dynamics 26 th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence. With the reporting function of the survey platform, Heather could easily determine the booth winners. And if you attend our 2020 Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence , please submit your innovative idea.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 4, 2007

According to a recent survey , some 12 million Americans shop online during business conference calls at least once in the last year – and one million of them admit to being caught doing it. Tags: conference calls shopping online workplace behavior. That kind of puts a different spin on things, doesn’t it? Save This Page.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Especially in video conferences which are likely to be the only times people interact with colleagues when working remotely. We witnessed a rapid rise in the use of virtual conference platforms, which opened the doors to the possible implementation of meetings in the metaverse.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

When it comes to conferences, workshops, seminars and on-site training during working hours, however, how proactive are you? The market research I undertook when I was developing my own training courses revealed that 28% of PAs surveyed have not upskilled in their current role. And I have studied all of the above. Show your enthusiasm.

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AUGUST 30, 2022

While your management team or HR organization may have certain ideas on what’s essential for retaining a loyal, productive workforce, go directly to your workers, such as via a survey, and identify their priorities. . People like remote work because they prefer flexibility, which can be even more important to them than their hourly rate.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 16, 2023

Zhuofei Lu, of the University of Manchester, analysed survey data recorded during the pandemic in 2020-2021 on 620 British men and women, 40 percent of whom had children. The research used data from UK Time Use Survey. Their stress rating rose from 3.5, if there was one interruption, to 3.7, if there were four.

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JUNE 3, 2022

The survey replicated a Conference Board of Canada study that demonstrated the relationship between employee mental health and levels of productivity and attendance. . Allwork.Space: What evidence is there that promoting mental fitness will boost profits for an organization? . The evidence is clear.

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MAY 27, 2022

Workers widely support flexible working, with some surveys indicating employees would leave their jobs if they were refused such arrangements. . Evidence has accumulated that shows workers widely support flexible working on a grand scale, with some surveys indicating employees would leave their jobs if they were refused such arrangements. .

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MAY 2, 2023

Mongo, consulting with a3, Greener Source, and the architect, surveyed and selected ancillary office furniture, including tables and chairs for conference and breakrooms, the lobby, and three soft-seating areas. To meet these expectations, we suggested that Mongo supplement the existing furniture with repurposed furniture.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 4, 2024

The survey of 937 UK managers found that they were 11 percent less likely to give a promotion to staff who worked entirely from home than to those who were completely office-based. People who work from home all or part of the time are less likely to get pay rises and promotions, a new study of outcomes from hybrid working suggests.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The report The Distracted Economy: We are losing focus – how to hold attention and keep delegates engaged during business meetings and events was commissioned by the London conference and events venue. And while the nation’s dwindling focus is harming productivity and profitability, it is also something that’s worrying individuals.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 26, 2016

The Wall Street Journal's Job Satisfaction Hits a 10-Year High—But It’s Still Below 50%  covers the results from The Conference Board's annual job satisfaction survey.  workers surveyed reported they are satisfied with their jobs.

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