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The rapid shift to #remote work during the pandemic evolved into a gradual transition to a permanent hybrid-work model. After tensions between white-collar workers and executives, workplaces have settled into a new hybrid status quo. About one-tenth of workers now balance office and remote work, with a similar portion working entirely from home. This shift introduces its challenges but also creates #development opportunities. Tools like #Snapshot Reviews, which utilize real data, enable comprehensive tracking of individual work hours and the quality of work, emphasizing that being in the office doesn't equate to being productive. The New York Times #RemoteWork #HybridWork #Snapshotreviews https://shorturl.at/wy489

"Many firms are increasing on-site presence requirements, further narrowing the talent pool as candidates favour remote or hybrid work." Will remote working become a remote dream in the future? Or will the wellbeing for employees still be seen as more important than the so-called convenience for employers? 🤔 #WorkLifeBalance #DigitalNomads

The way we work has permanently changed. Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics confirms that remote work is no longer just a fleeting trend but a lasting reality. The same percentage of Americans worked remotely in 2023 as in 2022, marking the first stabilization in remote work statistics since the pandemic began. Curious to learn more about the remote work landscape and how its shaping the future of employment? Check out the full article for an in-depth analysis. #workfromhome #giveback #automation #connect365

Are you enjoying your commute from the bedroom to the home office? You're not alone. A recent report by Stanford University and Gusto reveals that the average remote worker now lives 27 miles from the office, a significant jump from the pre-remote era's 10 miles. And consider this – over 5% of remote workers have planted their roots more than 50 miles away from their employers. Gone are the days of the dreaded rush-hour traffic. Remote work continues to redefine 'office' boundaries and how we balance work and personal life. How far do your team members live from your workplace? #FutureOfWork #FutureOfLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Learning   

🌍✨ The Future of Remote Work: A Paradigm Shift in Our Workspaces✨🌍 🚀 Remote work has profoundly transformed how we live and work! From increased flexibility and work-life balance to challenges like isolation and blurred boundaries, the impact is multifaceted. Recent studies highlight that remote work significantly reduces commute times and carbon footprints, reshaping urban transit patterns. However, it also presents challenges for businesses in maintaining team cohesion and productivity. 📉🚌🌿 💡 Employers and employees alike are navigating this new landscape, with hybrid models emerging as a popular compromise. As we adapt, it's crucial to leverage technology, foster communication, and create policies that support both remote and in-office work to maximize the benefits for everyone involved. 🤝💼💻 #RemoteWork #HybridWork #FutureOfWork #WorkFromHome #BusinessEvolution #Productivity #WorkLifeBalance #Sustainability 🌟🏡🌐

A 2023 report found that 87% of American workers who have a job that can be performed remotely, work in hybrid (43%) or fully remote (34%) arrangements. In the U.K., 40% of workers were not in the office full time in 2023. But, everyone may have lost something as our shared spaces become more temporary and transient – a place to come work a few days per week and attend a team meeting. The community, the sense of belonging to something larger with others, feels hard to achieve when everyone isn’t together, most of the time. Certainly we all benefit from the freedom to work remotely, live where we choose, and have more flexible schedules. But again and again employers and employees have evolved in what they need from what a workplace. How has your team adapted in this more remote-based world? #RemoteWork #FutureOfWork #ReturnToOffice

For so many, working remotely means spending more time on producing quality work instead of wasting it on the rush hour rage of commuting. For government officials, the benefits of remote work for recruiting and retention purposes is not understood. On Tuesday, the Back to Work Act was introduced, which would require federal employees to spend at least 60% of their work hours in office, and could lead to banning remote work arrangements in most cases. Remote work has opened the doors to targeting more diverse talent and has brought forward a much larger, more qualified talent pool. The Back to Work Act takes a step backwards from that. We believe being present in office doesn't necessarily equal productivity, but empowering and trusting employees to work in a flexible environment enables them to produce their best work. #telework #backtowork #workfromanywhere

Marc Roberts, Founder and Managing Director of MY HR DEPARTMENT - Human Resource Advisory Services, references an article with excellent points about how the pandemic reshaped the landscape of modern office workers towards a remote or hybrid model. I would also add that, when a company's remote workforce becomes more geographically spread out, the business needs to be mindful of the different federal, state, and (in some instances) municipal labor and employment laws regarding paid and unpaid leave, the minimum salary threshold for overtime pay, and a number of other legal issues. Having employment law counsel is critical to a company's success. #employmentlawyer #remoteworkforce #hybrid #myhrdept Sarver Law Firm, PLLC #thursdaytips #newnormal #employmentlaw #businesslaw.

The Idea of the Day: The remote work era might be approaching its end as top executives are starting to bring employees back to the office, according to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal. After over four years of remote work since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, companies like Amazon are now mandating a full return to the office for staff. The shift is attributed to a chang-ing labor market that is giving employers more leverage. #RemoteWork #ReturnToOffice #WorkTrends

Could working from home be the secret to productivity? A new study seems to suggest so, with findings that working from home can increase productivity fivefold. Read more about these findings, and reach out to VCD to put together a benefits package adapted to the unique needs of remote employees, including vision benefits: https://lnkd.in/dW7egEBQ #Productivity #EmployeeWelness #VisionCareDirectOK