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Why the Future of Work Isn’t About ‘Going Back’ with Melissa Marsh

All Work

About This Episode As organizations wrestle with return-to-office policies, hybrid work models, and defining the role of physical workplaces, Melissa Marsh , Founder & CEO of PLASTARC , offers a fresh perspective. How organizations are approaching hybrid, remote, and return-to-office policies differently.

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How to plan a holiday party that employees don’t dread

Work Life

Many companies now have to navigate ringing in the holidays with far-flung employeeswhile those with strict return-to-office policies might be looking to curry favor with disgruntled employees. Gone are the days of lavish, multimillion-dollar parties, especially amid ongoing layoffs in industries like tech.

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Use the Reflect Forward Framework to persevere through disruptive changes

Insperity

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. Of course, none of us had ever lived through a global pandemic before, much less planned for it. It’s simply human nature. Post-change.

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How to help employees through grief

Insperity

It gives employees time to take care of necessary personal business in the wake of a loved one’s death, such as planning funeral services, making burial arrangements or dealing with estate issues. As with any other office policy, the rules regarding bereavement leave should be stated clearly in your employee handbook.

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Lack of space continues to hold back a ‘return to office’

Workplace Insight

The retail giant, which has strongly advocated for a return-to-office policy, recently had to pause its plans for thousands of staff upon realising it lacked sufficient workspace to accommodate five-day office weeks. This challenge mirrors one faced by Amazon in the United States.

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Managing unexpected change in the workplace

Insperity

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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Ready for a full return to the office? 5 strategies to consider first

Insperity

According to a Future Forums study conducted in Fall 2021 about inflexible return-to-office policies, 44% of executives want to return to fully in-office work, compared to only 17% of non-executive employees. Employers’ view on a return to the office. 5 ways to plan a return to the office that works for everyone.

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