Remote work has experienced an exponential rise over the past few years, but has become especially prevalent during with many businesses opting to use a hybrid workforce this past year to adhere to restrictions and social distancing mandates. With the shift away from brick and mortar offices, there is bound to be an impact on […]
A majority of employees at U.S. companies regularly worked from home in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, an arrangement 1 in 3 (35%) hiring decision-makers say will become the new normal. This is according to a new survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. (more…)
The modern workplace is constantly changing. Year after year, we have seen companies introduce flexible work options, the four-day work week, telecommuting opportunities, and more. This past year, some businesses were forced to implement work-from-home options due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With all these changes, the modern office looks nothing like past generations. To handle […]
Nearly one year after a once-in-a-lifetime global pandemic caused widespread shutdowns and workplace changes, many businesses are still utilizing a modified remote workforce to maintain production and operations. Before restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, 3.4% of the workforce was already working remotely for at least half of the week. It is estimated that by […]
Although work from home arrangements have been a steadily growing trend among businesses for several years, the majority still maintain fairly traditional office work environments. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has flipped the script and forced many companies to quickly adapt to address shelter-in-place and quarantine guidelines and regulations. And for many, it has been a […]
Last month, we posted The Case for Remote Work infographic to outline the pros and cons of managing a remote workforce. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect all aspects of our lives, most companies that are able to operate remotely are doing so for the foreseeable future. This new normal raises new issues for leaders managing […]
As a growing number of businesses decide to allow employees to work from home to reduce large gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders across industries are tasked with the decision whether or not to follow suit. Understanding the pros and cons of telecommuting, flexible working spaces, and remote work is important before your company makes […]
The age-old idiom Cash is King may be a thing of the past—at least for the younger generation of workers. Culture has now taken the reins. And in a job seekers’ economy, this group of professionals may have the lasting power to maintain this trend. King of the Hill, Culture Over Cash In LinkedIn’s Workplace […]
As communication technology has advanced over the years, businesses have increasingly embraced flexible work arrangements. In fact, in a survey conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), 56% of respondents said their organizations offer some form of flexible work arrangement. In this month’s poll, we want to know what type of flexible work […]
