Office Snapshots

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Following a period of impressive growth and expansion of its Manchester team, purpose-led global consulting firm, Slalom, has moved into its new office at Bruntwood’s Bloc on Marble Street in the heart of Manchester city centre. Slalom has taken 8,600 sq.ft Slalom has taken 8,600 sq.ft

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Equipment Consulting Office Policies Computer 79

Work Life

OCTOBER 22, 2024

This week, the Financial Times reported that consulting firm EY fired dozens of employees in the U.S. Some experts have already said that Amazon’s new in-office mandate—which will require employees to be in the office five days a week—is effectively a way to increase attrition, leading employees to voluntarily leave the company.

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Multitasking Supplies Food Office Policies 75

Success

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Now, not only have some studies shown hybrid workers to be as productive as in office, it is becoming a must for competitive companies looking to recruit top talent. More and more people are moving away from hustle culture and prioritizing quality of life and work-life balance.

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Flexibility Flexibility Coaching Office Policies 100

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. 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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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.

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Success

JULY 10, 2023

On June 15, Charles Schwab joined the many corporations requiring most or all employees to return to the office. Google’s change to their three-day-a-week office policy now includes checking employee badge swipes to hold employees who have simply chosen not to report to the office accountable via their performance reviews.

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 21, 2020

A keynote speaker and workforce consultant, Jeff Butler, wrote in his blog , "Without this step, the toxic employee will have no reason to improve their past behavior. Considering a great company culture , managers should update the office policies and reflect the new expectations. It can turn into difficult conversations.

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