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. Gently remind employees about loud music and pungent food smells, for example. What you can get away with at home may not fly in the office!)

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Work Life

JULY 19, 2024

Fast Company recently wrote about the rise in “coffee badging,” the practice of people making an appearance in the office (long enough to just grab a coffee) to comply with company return-to-office policies.

Office Policies 98

Office Policies Flexibility Flexibility Food 98

Workplace Insight

MARCH 13, 2024

The Telecoms giant’s Movers Index suggest that around 40 percent of firms now require five-day-a-week office work. Meanwhile, 92 percent of companies had some kind of mandatory in-office policy. Wednesday remains the top day for office work, with about three quarters of office workers coming in for the midweek.

Transportation 114

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All Work

JUNE 22, 2021

Diana Pisone: For the past 12 months we’ve had a voluntary return to the office policy. As the vaccine rolls out, we’ve maintained this policy in respect of everyone’s personal situations. Regardless of whether it’s an office, hospital, or school, we see more accommodating and engaging settings and environments.

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Ask a Manager

APRIL 9, 2020

A reader writes: When during the interview process should an employer disclose that they have food or scent restrictions in their office? I know on the employee side you recommend waiting until you have an offer or have started the job, but as the employer when should they bring up that the office is nut-free or scent-free?

Food 44

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Work Life

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The vouchers were typically given to employees who worked at smaller offices without a cafeteria, enabling them to order food while at work. Meanwhile, Google has pulled back on employee perks like fitness classes and office supplies, even replacing laptops and other equipment less frequently.

Multitasking 75

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Envoy

AUGUST 17, 2023

Increase operational efficiency while reducing costs: By streamlining your company’s day-to-day workplace operations—from food and beverage services to maintenance and security processes—you can save considerable time and money. Because employee attendance and workplace data have a symbiotic relationship.

Real Estate 52

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