Workplace Insight

JANUARY 3, 2025

Workers are resisting the so-called return to office due to a lack of desk space, following widespread reductions by companies in the wake of Covid. A fifth of workers cited a shortage of desks and facilities among their top three reasons for avoiding the office, according to a survey by real estate consultancy Remit Consulting.

Real Estate 81

Real Estate Retail Consulting Office Policies 81

Work Life

OCTOBER 22, 2024

This week, the Financial Times reported that consulting firm EY fired dozens of employees in the U.S. Meanwhile, Google has pulled back on employee perks like fitness classes and office supplies, even replacing laptops and other equipment less frequently. over what seemed like a minor offense.

Multitasking 75

Multitasking Supplies Food Office Policies 75

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.

Office Policies 75

Office Policies Consulting Finance Flexibility 75

Work Life

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

A survey from Upwork revealed that among C-suite leaders who enforced RTO policies 63% saw women disproportionately quit as a result, and 57% say the loss has hurt productivity for their organization. X’s rigid return-to-office policies and layoffs led to an exodus of top talent, including key engineers and creatives.

Problem-Solving 75

Problem-Solving Flexibility Flexibility Leadership 75

SnackNation

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Keeping the office filing system in order. Representing office interests in relationships with external associates, including vendors, consultants, and clients. Tracking and ordering office supplies. Providing office snacks and other perks. Creating reports and sometimes presenting them. Creating invoices.

Administrative Assistance 56

Administrative Assistance Data Entry Mailing Payroll 56

Ask a Manager

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

My employee is feigning ignorance of office policies I have an employee who “forgets” well-established norms and/claim they were not aware of something. If it’s always in their favor, name the pattern and ask them to review your office policies again so that they have a refresher.

Cubicle 43

Cubicle Office Policies Problem-Solving Consulting 43

Work Life

MARCH 20, 2025

Amid rapid technological advancements, return-to-office policies, and political and economic uncertainty,soft-skills like conflict mitigation are rising through the ranks as desirable skills for professionals. Skills needed for jobs are rapidly changing, with LinkedIn estimating that 70% job skills will change by 2030.

Office Policies 75

Office Policies Consulting Prioritization Networking 75