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The traditional work model has employees working 8 hours each day during a set time. This typically means that the most awake, productive hours of the day belong to employers. If employees want to take care of personal needs during this time, they need permission from their manager to take vacation days. Once the paid… Read more »
Focusing on well-being while working in the office or at home is important. Employees at all levels who prioritize physical and mental wellness are more likely to stay engaged and productive throughout the day. They also tend to feel supported by the organization and want to remain long-term. Because of the benefits that result from… Read more »
Like millions of employees, you may be working from home during the coronavirus pandemic. Since it may be a year or longer since you made the transition from onsite to remote, you may be enjoying the setup and not want to return to the office. As tempting as this may feel, you need to weigh… Read more »
With your team working from home during the coronavirus pandemic, finding a balance between work and home life can be challenging. Since there are no physical boundaries between your professional life and personal life, the mental boundaries can feel nonexistent. Managing your career and a household gets difficult, especially if you have kids at home…. Read more »
Working from home during the coronavirus pandemic can be challenging. Many have been doing this for a year! You may still be wondering how to set up a work area, fit in your personal and professional responsibilities, and have time to unwind at the end of the day. The main key to the integration of… Read more »
Just over, a year ago, some of the first COVID-19 cases were recorded. Much has happened since then, and your business, clients and employees have all felt the impact. As many accounting and finance employees continue to work from home during the coronavirus pandemic, their well-being continues to be a top priority. Because a significant… Read more »
Due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, work and life are looking a lot different now than in previous years. One of the biggest changes in Canada is the shift to greater work-life balance. With a significant number of employees able to work from home, many of them are able to… Read more »
Research shows that having a flexible workspace and/or a six-hour workday make employees more productive. A flexible workspace conforms to the needs of whoever is using it, providing support as their task and focus changes. Individuals who work fewer hours tend to create higher quality work than employees who work more hours. As a result, your company can benefit from having a flexible workspace and a six-hour workday. While this is not a new concept, with current health concerns… Read more »
With the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), more companies than ever are having employees work from home. Employers are temporarily closing their offices to practice social distance to stop the spread of the virus. If you’re a staff member who’s now working from home, be sure you have the proper support in place to… Read more »
Due to the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), we are living in a time of uncertainty. Nobody knows how family members, friends, individual business, or the economy will be affected. As a team leader, this provides an additional source of stress. To help your team navigate through these unprecedented times, you need to provide… Read more »