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Return to office policy guide

BMT Office Administration

Crafting a balanced Return to Office policy Many employers, including the federal government, have been pushing to get employees back into the office this year. But is a return-to-office mandate a good idea for your company? This transition could be full-time, or it could mandate a set number of required in-office days.

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Why are we still talking about return to office?

Work Life

Advice for managers If you’re a top decision-maker at your company, your remote/hybrid/in-office policy should reflect your business needs as well as the needs and preferences of your staff. The result is what Levine calls a “misalignment” between what employers and employees want.

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How to teach employees professionalism in the workplace

Insperity

Offer training centered on developing communication and interpersonal skills, as well as one-on-one coaching. Cultivate an open-door culture in which employees feel comfortable asking questions to clarify policies and proactively seek permission when they’re unsure about something. Engage employees in one-on-one coaching.

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8 must-have leadership traits for current and future leaders

Insperity

Servant leadership and coaching abilities. Today, a manager is viewed more as a guide or a coach. Prioritizing quality and results over time spent in the office. Modeling desirable behaviors – managers should adhere to any office policies that promote work-life balance and avoid showing reluctance to take time off.

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This is how AI can help middle managers of the future be less miserable

Work Life

Middle managers have led their employees through the pandemic, navigated the Great Resignation, and implemented upper management’s return to office policies to disgruntled workers. You have to be a player coach.” They are, unsurprisingly, increasingly burned out.

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HR documentation: A step-by-step guide

Insperity

If appropriate, offer one-on-one coaching or devise a performance-improvement plan. Describe what the coaching or improvement plan entails and the duration. This demonstrates that your organization is fair and unbiased in the application of its policies, including the exceptions that may be provided.

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How to plan a holiday party that employees don’t dread

Work Life

Many companies now have to navigate ringing in the holidays with far-flung employeeswhile those with strict return-to-office policies might be looking to curry favor with disgruntled employees. Gone are the days of lavish, multimillion-dollar parties, especially amid ongoing layoffs in industries like tech.