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Unmasking the Corporate Return-to-Work Fallacy: A Genuine Approach to Junior Staff Development

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If they are at home and not going through that process, we don’t think they’re as successful.” In response to this belief, Salesforce overhauled its previously flexible policy. A similar shift in policy is being observed in leading tech, finance, and other sectors. Instead, it calls for task-specific office attendance.

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How to Start a Mentorship Program

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When you start talking about mentorship programs, you’ll usually get one of the following reactions: a collective groan about the additional work that such a program might entail, intimidation about where to begin or excitement from people who have experienced successful mentor relationships and the growth that comes from them.

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30 New Year’s Resolution Ideas to Make 2024 Healthier, Happier & More Secure

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Once you’ve identified your areas of focus, plan your approach by setting SMART goals. That is, goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant to your needs and time-bound. New Year’s resolutions are, after all, goals for personal growth and development. Remain flexible and adjust your goals as necessary.

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The Four Horsemen of the Mandated Return to Office

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European banks, which offer more flexible hybrid work policies, are using these to hire talented staff from the less flexible US banks. For example, in 2019, Meta committed to a five-year goal of doubling the number of Black and Hispanic workers in the U.S. Before launching an office return, we consider compensation policies. .

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Successful Remote Work Requires Investment Into Culture

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As more organizations adopt hybrid and remote policies for the long-term, it’s clear that success requires more than just the latest collaboration tools. Peer mentoring is another valuable practice. The goal is to reinforce bonds and shared understanding between global team members.

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Let Teams Decide Their Approach to Hybrid Work

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The only useful function of the office is to facilitate collaboration, socialization, and mentoring. . The choice of a hybrid schedule should be driven by the goals and collaborative capacities of each team, rather than the personal preferences of the team leader. . That applies especially to policies concerning working conditions.

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The Real Reasons for Hybrid Workers to Come to the Office

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Mentoring, Leadership Development, and On-the-Job Training: The office is a vital hub for informal professional development, be it integrating junior staff , coaching current staff , or cultivating future leaders. The physical props and spaces available for in-person learning promote a deeper engagement with the material.

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