Category Archives: Work Environment

Automating Office Efficiencies [infographic]

Roxanne Abercrombie — November 2, 2016 Follow @parkersoftware— November 2, 2016 Automation isn’t coming for your job. It’s coming to make it better. As robotic technology becomes increasingly sophisticated — and increasingly affordable — fear is growing that humans will soon meet with mass unemployment. Every day, the business world hears fresh warnings that automation … Continue reading Automating Office Efficiencies [infographic]

Technology Will Make You Rethink Workplace Transparency

Andre Lavoie — October 28, 2016 Follow @ClearCompany— October 28, 2016 Workplace transparency is more than just a trendy term. It goes beyond leaders and employees coming together to openly discuss expectations and criteria for advancement opportunities. The “open door policy” is a very small step in the right direction. It’s more than “charming” to … Continue reading Technology Will Make You Rethink Workplace Transparency

Thought Diversity Powers Contingent Workforce Program Performance

by Len April Follow @ZenithtalentSeptember 9, 2016 Diversity and corporate culture remain some of the most prevalent discussions in the contingent workforce today. It’s no coincidence. These two ideals, in a sense, are conjoined. They can also be misinterpreted, misrepresented and misused. When that happens, on either side of the union, problems arise. Corporate culture … Continue reading Thought Diversity Powers Contingent Workforce Program Performance

5 Questions Your HR Team Should Ask About Workplace Safety

by Cosette Jarrett Follow @cosettejarrettSeptember 2, 2016 Workplace safety undoubtedly becomes a larger issue each year a company is in business. As a company grows and demand increases, it becomes more and more necessary for its owner(s) to assess their operations to ensure that they are maintaining workplace safety as they attempt to increase efficiency. … Continue reading 5 Questions Your HR Team Should Ask About Workplace Safety

What You Need to Do to Boost Motivation in Workplace Wellness

by Henry Albrecht July 20, 2016July 20, 2016 More employers are investing in workplace wellness, but many employees aren’t participating. And when employees don’t participate, the programs have no value. According to The State of Workplace Well-Being survey by my company, Limeade, 53 percent of organizations said participation is the biggest challenge to successful wellness … Continue reading What You Need to Do to Boost Motivation in Workplace Wellness

Why “Working Remotely” May Negatively Impact Your Career Trajectory

by Arik Hanson July 13, 2016July 13, 2016 Today’s “remote” worker faces an unfair uphill battle. No one respects you. OK, so that might be taking it a bit far, but today’s remote worker certainly doesn’t enjoy the advantages as those who work in the traditional office environment. Consider the following two scenarios–assume both of … Continue reading Why “Working Remotely” May Negatively Impact Your Career Trajectory