Don’t Make the Mistake of Workplace Inflexibility
There are as many variations of flexible workplaces as there are workplaces. Some places allow working from home once a week, or all the time, or when earned, or not at all—for example.
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Freelancer Shares Her Experience in Different Work Spaces
An increasingly competitive job market for employers and improvements in telecommunications technology have meant that working remotely has become an increasingly available and technologically feasible option for employers and employees.
Employees Become Frustrated When They Can’t Access Company Expertise
In part one of this article we looked at part of our recent interview with Ari Bixhorn, Vice President of Marketing, at Panopto concerning the loss of company knowledge when employees leave an organization. Today we’ll look at how not being able to access information creates frustration among employees.
Knowledge Loss: Turnover Means Losing More Than Employees
The HR Daily Advisor recently sat down with Ari Bixhorn, Vice President of Marketing, at Panopto to discuss the loss of company knowledge when employees leave an organization.
Should Your Company Encourage Off-Duty Safety?
Many companies institute various policies to promote employee safety. Some of these are for legal or regulatory reasons. For example, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has many rules and regulations companies must follow to avoid fines and other penalties.
Measuring Productivity: Encouraging Employee Engagement
In a previous post, we discussed the importance of employee productivity for businesses across all industries. Labor is a significant input into so many businesses, it’s crucial to make sure you’re getting the most out of that input.
Can Allowing Remote Work Improve Productivity?
When employers consider allowing remote work or hiring freelance contractors, they often have the fear that productivity may drop as a result. They fear that allowing someone to work from home will result in more distractions. After all, the TV is there, the laundry needs to be done, the dog needs a walk, etc. They […]
Here’s How Office Design Affects Employee Productivity
Running a company is not as simple as it seems even if there is a streamlined process in place. You have a huge responsibility to cover all bases to steer it in the right direction. One of the most important factors to consider here is employee productivity, which involves a number of aspects that have […]
Employee Assistance Programs Vital for Retention and Engagement
Nearly 80% of employers offer employee assistance programs (EAPs) because they are so effective for retention and engagement. If you want to establish one at your organization, or just want to spruce it up a bit, read on.
It’s Time for HR to Plugin to Augmented Reality
What is augmented reality (AR)? With AR, an environment is created that has virtual elements added in (often superimposed) over existing views of the surroundings. This is usually accessed through a device, such as a smartphone, tablet, specialized glasses, or headset. The result is a situation in which the individual can continue to see what […]