Work Life

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Younger generations, especially Gen Z , are rethinking work entirely, opting for freelancing or consulting careers that offer autonomy and flexibility. This requires the maturity to set aside personal interests, engage with curiosity, and communicate with transparency and compassion.

Problem-Solving 75

Problem-Solving Flexibility Flexibility Leadership 75

SnackNation

DECEMBER 7, 2018

People in these positions complete all need-to-do items around the office, helping employees do their best work and keeping the office operating as smoothly as possible. Any entry-level administrator will probably find themselves: Managing office communications—fielding organizational phone calls, emails, and traditional mail.

Administrative Assistance 56

Administrative Assistance Data Entry Mailing Payroll 56

Ask a Manager

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

If you’re seeing a push for a lot more control over casual, low-stakes internal communications, that can be a pretty big change and it could indeed be worth a conversation about the likely implications for culture and morale. Should consultants charge for travel time? Is the employee forgetting other things too?

Cubicle 43

Cubicle Office Policies Problem-Solving Consulting 43

Insperity

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Often, change is predictable or planned well in advance, such as: Implementation of a new system or technology Introduction of a new office policy Moving to a new office Mergers and acquisitions Modification to senior leadership Reorganization of staff Retirement of a top-performing, highly valued employee.

Insurance 206

Insurance Security Planning Controlling 206

Insperity

MAY 11, 2021

Office policies surrounding sick leaves and personal leaves had to be reevaluated. Some policies, such as those governing remote work , had to be created quickly and on the fly. Additional contributors: Stacy Hall , senior strategy consultant.

Planning 245

Planning Office Policies Leadership Government 245

Workplace Insight

MARCH 5, 2025

While some of these rights seem under the spotlight with the high profile return to office policies of some global companies like WPP and Amazon recently, it seems unlikely that the majority of the UK will go back to previous ways of working now that employee workers rights are so visible.

Legal 52

Legal Flexibility Flexibility Security 52