Recent news of companies such as Disney and Starbucks requiring their employees to return to the office inspires hand-wringing narratives about a widespread trend of returning to the office and disappearance of remote work jobs. But do these headlines reflect the new reality or do they simply cherry-pick high-profile businesses…

As the world continues to navigate the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work has become an increasingly common reality for many professionals, including those in the marketing and advertising industry. …

According to a recent survey conducted by job site Monster, more than one in four (26%) US workers would rather undergo a root canal procedure than work in their offices five days a week. Additionally, nearly two in five (38%) workers said they would quit a job that required just…

Research by McKinsey and Company states it takes a “multifaceted approach to attract and retain talent” in the Great Resignation to avoid mistakes in hiring and firing in uncertain economic times. Even as recession fears grow, 40% of workers plan to quit their jobs. So what are the most successful…

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work, and remote and hybrid work has become the new norm. This shift in work style has forced companies to re-imagine their workplaces and adapt to the changing work landscape. Having helped 22 organizations transition to hybrid and remote work, in my…

As the world adjusts to the new normal, remote work has emerged as a critical factor in the labor market. The “Recruitment Marketing Benchmark Report” by Appcast sheds light on the significant impact of remote work opportunities on the labor force. With higher wages, increased benefits, and remote work opportunities…

Have you heard the phrase that ​“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”? So many leaders just react instinctively to the uncertain economic situation they’re facing, without taking the time to learn from history. Fortunately, we have some clear guidance from the past about the kind…

Do you follow the desires of your employees or the advice of your peers on hybrid work arrangements? Adam Glassman, Executive Director of the Jaeb Center for Health Research, faced this dilemma. He attended one of my trainings on hybrid and remote work that I gave for Vistage, the executive…

How are leaders adjusting to — and creating — the hybrid work revolution? To answer this question, I interviewed Sanjay Rishi, Americas CEO, Work Dynamics at JLL, a Fortune 500 company in commercial real estate services, and the author of The Workplace You Need Now. Hybrid Work: Benefits and Challenges Rishi highlighted the benefits of…