Working from home has made us rethink what it means to be professional. Like feeling comfortable swapping that work suit for a sweat suit. But professionalism has always been about more than a dress code. It’s performing to your best, inspiring others, and feeling good about yourself. Let’s explore ways to act and feel like[…]
List of Virtual Holiday Party Ideas Virtual holiday parties help remote employees mingle with far-away coworkers. These parties also give companies a chance to reward remote employees for all the wonderful work done throughout the year. Here is a list of virtual holiday party ideas and virtual Christmas party ideas[…]
You’re right to be confused. Even as a recent study linked napping to higher mortality, companies and colleges across the U.S. are installing nap rooms to boost productivity. Truly, it would be a dream to get some napping consensus. But whether or not napping is right for you depends. “First of all, it’s important[…]
Increasingly, home is being seen as the most productive place to work. A 2019 survey of 1,004 full-time employees across the U.S., including 505 remote workers, found that employees who worked from home worked an average of 16.8 more days every year than those in an office. The benefits of home working include: […]
Story Highlights Recent challenges have made leading remote teams even tougher Preventing burnout from work presents new challenges for companies Managers must understand the unique challenges of their remote employees Leading remote teams is a demanding and unique experience. More so, leading remote teams after weeks of stay-at-home orders, preparing for mid-year progress reviews,[…]
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[…]
Ergonomics is the science of designing a safe and efficient job environment to work in, whatever that environment might be. Whether on a construction site, manufacturing floor or the office, any worksite can be set up so as not to cause you pain. Watch out for yourself and your co-workers, as sometimes it is easier[…]
Coronavirus has driven a lot of our social interactions into the virtual space. Most of us are working just as long and hard as we would otherwise—or sometimes, even more—but over virtual platforms like Zoom or Slack. While technology has helped us continue to stay in touch and get our work done, it can all[…]
One of the most important things you can do while setting up your home office is to create distance between your work and personal life. Have your own special workspace that is used exclusively (or mostly) for work. Keep your personal space separate. This is the best way to allow yourself to decompress after work.[…]
Building Connections When You’re Working Remotely Make your remote team more effective. Many of us are now working from home, with a vast number of businesses asking employees to stay at home following the coronavirus outbreak of 2020. Some of us will likely already be used to remote working, but others will be struggling to adapt.[…]