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.

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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.

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Work Life

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

New research from Binghamton University’s School of Management shows that combining communication tasks can have a positive impact in certain situations, says Jinglu Jiang, the assistant professor who conducted the research. “But being on Zoom and checking your email can be considered ‘multi-communicating.’

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C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 10, 2025

Companies who have a 100% in office policy have discovered reasons to embrace the hybrid office model, from reducing a firm’s energy costs to expanding the talent pool and boosting employee retention. Knowledge of communication platforms like Slack and Zoom and productivity tools such as Google Docs is essential.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

If you’re going to ask them to give this up for at least a few days per week, you should have a compelling reason for them to come into the office. This is even more true if you plan a 100% full return to the office, five days per week. The new expectation? The COVID-19 pandemic changed sick-leave culture completely.

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Performance communications. This type of communication encompasses two main categories: Performance development Performance correction. Even if the employee later says they weren’t present because of a different reason, you can show documentation of the original communication you received from them.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 17, 2023

It changes the needs for communication and social connectivity, goal setting and connection to vision. Those that have set ‘number of days in the office’ policies have found that their people are not conforming to those policies, yet few organisations are prepared to take disciplinary action with ‘non-conformant’ staff.

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Work Life

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

If you create an engaged and positive work environment, then employees will do better work whether they are home or in the office. Return to office policies must factor in communication, well-being, health, safety, and flexibility for the unique needs of all individual employees.

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Office Space

JUNE 27, 2024

What this means It may be time to reconsider if your company still adheres to a full-time in-office policy. Returning them to the office full-time could lead to dissatisfaction, decreased morale, and even turnover. Employees increasingly value the flexibility and autonomy hybrid and remote work arrangements offer.

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Work Life

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Plus, the ongoing drama surrounding return-to-office policies and worker productivity further underscores the level of distrust that pervades today’s workforce. The strategies employed by organizations, as well as how they were communicated, have fostered a chasm of conflict between leaders and their teams.

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Success

JULY 16, 2024

Why companies should implement pets at the office policies But pets at work are much more than just fun, furry colleagues. When it came time to head back to the office post-pandemic, pet owners became concerned about leaving their pooches home alone.

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Envoy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

It’s also important that leaders enforce their on-site policies while also stressing how these requirements benefit both the company and individual employees. Taking another look at market performance, tech companies with employees who adhered to in-office policies financially outperformed those who didn’t.

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Office Space

MAY 1, 2024

We’ll discuss modern office policies such as activity-based and remote work, and how they can promote improved collaboration between teams. We’ll then touch on the importance of technology in the workplace, and how businesses like OfficeSpace are making it easier than ever for team leaders to optimize their office space.

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Work Life

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Illovsky talked to Fast Company about how tech companies are recovering from the tumult of the past few years, what she’s seeing in the hiring market, and how return-to-office policies are redefining company culture. There needs to be a lot of clarity and a lot of communication, and there needs to be a purpose.

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Work Life

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Implement a flexible work policy The hybrid model seems to be dominating businesses—with 90% of U.S. companies planning to implement return-to-office policies by the end of 2024, according to a report from Resume Builder. Here are three ways businesses can adapt to Gen Z workers.

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 11, 2024

“The study highlights a concerning trend of potential manipulation within return-to-office policies,” said Anita Grantham, Head of HR at BambooHR. ” Beyond covert layoffs, the study also found the return-to-office shift has contributed to a “performative, suspicious, and divisive” office culture.

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Work Life

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This requires the maturity to set aside personal interests, engage with curiosity, and communicate with transparency and compassion. X’s rigid return-to-office policies and layoffs led to an exodus of top talent, including key engineers and creatives.

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SnackNation

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

According to Paul, this trait is embodied by Rebecca Shaffer, who was originally hired as an Operations Coordinator but was promoted to Operations Manager/Office Manager in just a year’s time. Solid Communication. Communication is an often overlooked (but no less important) skill when it comes to thriving in the office manager role.

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The Receptionist

MARCH 6, 2023

Ability to customize visitor policies – In addition to signing special medical clearances at check-in, you can also ask visitors to acknowledge your office policies. Choose an email service that encrypts communication so that visitor information is kept private. Ask your staff to change their passwords quarterly.

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Attendance Bot

MAY 30, 2024

hours per week Employees using AI report significantly higher productivity levels Importance of Flexibility 71% of desk workers find working the same hours as their colleagues enhances productivity Structured flexibility in office policies is crucial for effective hybrid work environments.

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Work Life

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

But within the policy you set, offer some individual discretion where possible. If you need a team in the office four days a week, offer flexible start times to help alleviate arduous commutes. Or, if you have a three-day-per-week office policy, consider two anchor days and let employees choose the third day based on their own needs.

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Vantage Circle

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Businesses can pay a fee per employee to set up a private instance of Facebook, where all staff members can collaborate and communicate on work-related issues. Fixed assets could become an issue as the workforce returns to the office. Use Fixed Assets as Efficiently as Possible.

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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.

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Vantage Circle

MARCH 12, 2024

Google is factoring employees’ in-office attendance into their performance reviews. A report by Resume Builder , which surveyed 1,000 company leaders says - A whopping 90% of companies plan to implement return-to-office policies by the end of 2024. How should we phase the return to the office?

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Backbone Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

When it comes to policies surrounding remote work, it’s important to move beyond simple business continuity and look instead at how EAs and leaders can work together to ensure the business grows and thrives, says Colleen Affeldt, Managing Director of RGT Wealth Advisors. ” MAKE COMMUNICATION A PRIORITY.

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Ask a Manager

MAY 10, 2022

I’ve experienced during my last job that even when working fully remotely, it’s completely possible to feel like a team and help each other, stay communicative, and be very productive. It’s not even just bad communications in response to people like you who specifically ask about remote work from the start.

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Condeco Software

JULY 19, 2022

3 Questions with Paul Statham, CEO and founder of workplace scheduling provider Condeco You speak with thousands of clients globally about their hybrid plans, what’s the current status with return-to-office policies? The interesting part is how different people’s policies are for what they call hybrid, and how they make it work.

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Vantage Circle

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Have a legal counsel take a look at the national, state, and local laws for employment that may have a say in your office policies. Effectively communicate the benefits package to the work staff. One example here can be the health information of the workers. Employee Handbook.

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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. But be prepared for the possibility that they might be just fine with those implications.

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Ask a Manager

JUNE 23, 2022

She never responded and when I got into the office she had already left. I’ve starting talking more earnestly with my coworkers who have been a part of the greater team much longer, and they have all agreed that communication is poor and it’s extremely frustrating. She’s just really overworked and busy”.

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Vantage Circle

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Open-door Policy: It is one of the best employee empowerment techniques in the workplace. It refers to open communication and transparency that allows them to be in touch with the senior management, to get their grievances addressed. Dissatisfactory office policies in case of: Promotion. Changes without prior notice.

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Ask a Manager

JUNE 10, 2020

I apparently violated an (unknown) office policy, but it was honestly well-intended. Legislators have staff who track how many communications they’re getting on each side of an issue, and getting a lot of letters/emails/calls on an issue really can change what they prioritize and how they vote. Do I owe her one?

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Success

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy shared research in May 2024 that suggested top talent looks elsewhere when tech companies like Microsoft, SpaceX and Apple mandate in-person work. But others say it’s just a sign of the times, and across many industries, more bosses are mandating return to office policies.

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Work Life

JANUARY 6, 2025

Reflect the ideal work situation Sadly, the clash between what many employees valuelike flexibility and hybrid schedulesand what some business leaders prioritizelike in-office collaboration and pre-pandemic routinesstill exists. All of these examples demonstrate your ability to perform well in a remote or hybrid environment.

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Work Life

MARCH 28, 2025

As return-to-office policies take hold and fully flexible work arrangements decline, employees are re-adapting to in-person interactions. Tone and body language are thought to make up the vast majority of how communication is received. Lean forward to communicate engagement and care. One of the biggest challenges?

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Work Life

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Yet, while employers prioritize a return to the collaboration, culture, and innovation that the office fosters, employees say they enjoy the autonomy and flexibility theyve gained working remotely. If leaders dont act consistently and communicate a RTO strategy effectively, theyll further erode employee trust.

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Work Life

DECEMBER 19, 2024

But he also felt that senior leadership did not have clear reasons for forcing employees back into the office, especially given Jassy had previously expressed his support for continued remote work. For me, it was what I felt was dishonest communication from up top, and the impact that I kept seeing from this policy, he told Fast Company.

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