Tag Archives: Remote working

How Leaders are approaching time off in a remote world (Forbes)

Remote work has redrawn the boundaries between personal and professional life, creating an environment where employees are always just a click away from their work. Employees are physically removed from the office yet find it harder than ever to fully disconnect. The result is a paradox where workers, despite not being physically present in an […]
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The future of work after Covid (McKinsey)

This report on the future of work after COVID-19 is the first of three MGI reports that examine aspects of the postpandemic economy. The others look at the pandemic’s long-term influence on consumption and the potential for a broad recovery led by enhanced productivity and innovation. Here, we assess the lasting impact of the pandemic […]
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3 Proven ways to motivate yourself right now (Inc)

By Cathy Huyghe If the grind of working from home has ground down your remaining stores of motivation, you aren’t alone. Though remote working situations (and the positive benefit of them) aren’t new, the unprecedented layers of additional stress from the global pandemic can push you to your limits. Right now, you may need to actively work for your creativity, productivity, and overall […]
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How to return to the office (Forbes Africa)

Many employers should adopt a “hybrid” model of office work, with some employees in the office and others working remotely. Clearly communicate phased reopening plans with employees, especially new office protocols, such as testing and wearing masks.  What public experts say  Consider a staggered return. “Offices may consider starting slow by opening with fewer people […]
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How to hold remote workers accountable without micromanaging (Inc)

By Wade Foster In March, a viral leaked email from a Wall Street Journal manager instructed newly remote workers to keep managers informed if they’re “taking a break, conducting an interview, in a meeting, or will otherwise be unavailable for a while.” This is how you ruin remote work. Managers might as well ask to be informed every time an […]
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