Insperity

JUNE 2, 2022

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. What’s still the issue? So, what’s the solution?

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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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Insperity

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Previously, managers were traditional “bosses,” their relationships with direct reports characterized by formality, power and control. Prioritizing quality and results over time spent in the office. Servant leadership and coaching abilities. The role of the manager has fundamentally changed.

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Work Life

JULY 31, 2024

In recent months, however, companies have sought to wrest back control by imposing stricter return-to-office policies and cracking down on workers who they believe are shirking their duties.

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Workplace Insight

AUGUST 11, 2023

It suggests that the world’s leading companies are struggling to confidently report what’s happening in their workplaces. Key findings: Leaders are digging into their data to find out if return-to-office policies are working. The problem is the lack of accurate, easy-to-use data. The work adds up.

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Real Estate Office Policies Equipment Government 88

Workplace Insight

MAY 20, 2024

Now the picture has shifted once more, with headlines pointing to increasing return to the office policies introduced by organisations, with greater productivity and collaboration among their top reasons for doing so. According to CBRE , almost half of companies report their office attendance at 40 percent or under.

Catering 118

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 10, 2024

Half (50 percent) of respondents say their employer has “productivity paranoia” over employees working away from the office, with 62 percent reporting their organisation has implemented a return to office policy within the last two years.

Software 111

Software Office Policies Reporting Flexibility 111

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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Workplace Insight

MARCH 21, 2024

While the majority of UK managers champion RTO mandates in some capacity, they don’t necessarily expect their teams to be in the office full-time. Flexible RTO mandates driven by task-based working are, therefore, key to maintaining an engaged and motivated team, according to the report.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In AWA’s most recent Hybrid Work Index , where 120 workplaces across 22 countries were surveyed, 46 per cent of offices reported having no hybrid working policy in place. They want the world of work back where it was back in early 2020. This leads to a feeling of unfairness and lower morale.

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Work Life

JANUARY 28, 2024

Old school leaders who are eager to bring back in-person work think an office environment boosts productivity, and believe remote work kills collaboration and connection. One study of more than 800,000 employees at Fortune 500 companies, found that most people reported the same, or even higher, productivity levels while working from home.

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Office Space

JUNE 27, 2024

This article will primarily draw from Scoop’s Flex Index , a quarterly report that digs into the flexible work patterns of more than 9,000 companies across America. In Robert Half’s Demand for Skilled Talent report , they discovered that new, fully in-office job postings had declined by 14% in 2023 from Q1 to Q4.

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 23, 2024

A report from design firm Hassell and workplace analytics business Density paints what it claims is a concerning picture of North American tech offices. It says that tech firms, once considered pioneers in innovative office design, are lagging behind the evolving work landscape. The report [registration] analysed over 1.4

Catering 64

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Work Life

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Plus, Americans born between 1997 and 2013 show signs of being the most entrepreneurial generation, with many being purpose-driven, according to a recent Fast Company report on how to best manage Gen Z. I also connected with business leaders and combed through industry reports. What does Gen Z want from employers?

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 25, 2024

According to the report, despite lengthy delays and commuting costs (including lunch and travel) of up to £7,540 a year, commuters returned to the office in their droves in 2023, with 52 percent of workers preferring to work in the office and 39 percent going in more frequently than in 2022.

Transportation 95

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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.

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Work Life

MAY 21, 2024

Middle managers have led their employees through the pandemic, navigated the Great Resignation, and implemented upper management’s return to office policies to disgruntled workers. Mid-level managers reported the highest levels of anxiety and worst work-life balance in a 2022 Future Fortum Survey.

Coaching 98

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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. This way, you can have a visual record of who’s visiting your office. Encourage visitors to report any suspicious activity.

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Work Life

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

  According to The Economist, 68% of managers and 60% of non-managers reported being burned out in the past 12 months.   Most workers who report decreased mental health also report lower levels of engagement. But within the policy you set, offer some individual discretion where possible. One-third of U.S.

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Work Life

MAY 22, 2024

This message followed announcement from IBM in January , that managers should begin reporting in person or plan to leave their roles. Employee surveys show clear risks of mandatory return-to-office policies. A McKinsey study showed that 10% of workers would quit their jobs if required to work in-person full time.

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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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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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Workplace Insight

JUNE 25, 2024

This sentiment extends even to hybrid models with a majority office presence (3+ days a week) – almost a fifth (18 percent) would consider leaving, with a significant number (10.1 Employees reported a mixed bag of experiences with office environments. percent) strongly considering it. Finances (commute, lunch etc.),

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 30, 2024

The majority of UK travel managers (89 percent) say travel is a growing business priority in 2024, anticipating increased budgets driven by return-to-office policies, inflation and ESG requirements. This is a key finding in new research by Uber for Business which claims to reveal a resurgent demand for business travel.

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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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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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Workplace Insight

APRIL 30, 2024

UK employees are suffering higher cost-of-living expenses, especially due to transportation costs and tensions may rise as many companies enforce return-to-office policies. As nearly three-quarters (74 percent) of onsite and hybrid workers reported having to travel up to 15.5

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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.

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Envoy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Set and measure in-office policies Save admins the time and effort of manually tracking and reporting on in-office policies. Ensure correct attendance data even if employees forget to check in or “tailgate” a coworker’s badge swipe to enter the building. Available on Workplace Premium. Learn more.

Office Policies 52

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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.

Catering 52

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Envoy

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In fact, employees who are exclusively remote reported the lowest engagement levels since 2011. With the potential to cause significant business challenges, many companies have decided to draw a line in the sand on their onsite policies.

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Condeco Software

JULY 19, 2022

The recent jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics had us WorkLifers scratching our heads: How can the unemployment rate remain at a nearly record low of 3.6% while inflation climbs, the cost of borrowing money is rising and earnings reports are causing investors to take cover? So what gives? The result: Open jobs.

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Vantage Circle

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

In fact, in many cases, companies reported increased engagement and productivity from employees who used to be in-house staff members. Fixed assets could become an issue as the workforce returns to the office. Policies for shared resources like copiers, lunchrooms, and even bathrooms may have to change to keep things safe.

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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.

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SnackNation

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Additionally, once administrators have moved from the entry level to the middle level, they’ll have built up enough experience to design and implement their own policies to improve company operations. Implementing office policies and strategizing improvements to existing processes. Creating reports and sometimes presenting them.

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Vantage Circle

MARCH 12, 2024

As per a CNBC report , Goldman Sachs wants employees to attend office five days a week. Google is factoring employees’ in-office attendance into their performance reviews. With the pandemic now over, whether to return to work or continue work from home is a hot topic of discussion.

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Vantage Circle

OCTOBER 28, 2019

It may be conducted periodically in the form of questionnaires and self-report measures. Dissatisfactory office policies in case of: Promotion. Let your employees know that you have received their report and are willing to do something about it. Changes without prior notice. Poor employee relations. Violation of laws.

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