Clearly, remote work is here to stay. Not only does it give employers more hiring options, but it also benefits employees. Research from Owl Labs found that remote and hybrid employees were 22% happier than workers in an onsite office environment and stayed in their jobs longer. Also, remote workers had less stress, more focus and were more productive[…]
Problem-solving and decision-making. Ask anyone in the workplace if these activities are part of their day and they answer ‘Yes!’ But how many of us have had training in problem-solving? We know it’s a critical element of our work, but do we know how to do it effectively? People tend to do three things[…]
When you’re under pressure at work, it can be all too easy to develop tunnel vision and ignore what’s going on around you. Regardless of how stressed you may find yourself, it’s important to remain compassionate and remember the people you work with. Why compassion matters Making time for your colleagues, to ask how[…]
Don’t think for a moment that only employees who stand around the company water cooler each day build bonds. Plenty of methods exist for remote workers to get to know their colleagues—and reap benefits such as improved overall communication, a sense of belonging, and increased job satisfaction. Looking for inspiration? Here, remote workers share their[…]
When leaders start talking about getting people to return to the office, it’s natural for many employees to resist. The central problem is that many of the benefits of working from home are good for the individual, whereas many of the benefits of working from the office are good for the organization and affect the[…]
With shelter-in-place orders in effect throughout much of the United States because of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people are working remotely. This presents unique challenges and safety concerns. Keep ergonomics in mind Whether you’re working in a dedicated home office or at your kitchen table, good ergonomics is necessary to maintain good overall[…]
The outbreak of the coronavirus has most people working from home. If you’re new to working remotely, these tips from a home-office pro can help you stay productive and maintain balance. The global spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, is keeping people at home. Major conferences, including Mobile World Congress and Google I/O have been canceled to decrease[…]
A comfortable work space can help you feel your best. Give your sitting work area a makeover with this visual guide to office ergonomics. If you sit behind a desk for hours at a time, you’re not doomed to a career of neck and back pain or sore wrists and fingers. Proper office ergonomics[…]
Good posture is biomechanically sound. Posture is the combined arrangement of all joint positions of your body at any given moment. It can be understood as an attitude or bearing you bring to the specific physical actions you take. In other words, to a great extent, how you do what you do shows up in[…]
Sitting in front of a computer every day can wreak havoc on your body, especially since most of us don’t have the best posture. Hunching the shoulders and slumping in your seat can cause back pain, headaches, tension, and tightness in your back, neck, and shoulders. Studies show that regular stretching can help reduce[…]