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The Secret Life Of Colleagues

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Many remote workers have learned to create a facade — concealing the real state of their home offices. In 2020, a scientist shared the reality of her Zoom background on Twitter. The Guardian published an article in 2020 that depicted one diplomat’s work-from-home reality in contrast to his “professional” Zoom background.

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6 Ways To Prove That Your Company Isn’t Flex-Washing

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Clue recruits into your company’s approach, covering topics such as the organization’s definition of flexibility, stipends for optimizing their home office, rules around when they need to be at their desk or in the office (hopefully, there are very few!), How employees use your office space. How often do people go in?

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Should You Prepare Your Home Business For The Coronavirus?

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Maybe, but we should still prepare our home business for the Coronavirus, flu or any other illness that becomes widespread. Not every home business owner works strictly from a home office. Many visit client offices or have meetings at shared office spaces and coffee shops. Take my word for it.

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New Study Shows Managers Are Changing Their Minds About The Hybrid Work Model

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When it comes to the future of remote and flexible working, the study found that 55% of managers said roles would be advertised as available for flexible working, compared with 50% reporting this in 2020. The key is to be flexible and open to different possibilities, and to support employees in finding what works best for them.

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Embrace Empathy, Innovation To Revolutionize Your Hybrid Meetings

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Imagine a world where your voice carries the same weight, whether you’re in a sleek, glass-walled conference room or cozied up in your home office. This isn’t a far-off dream; it’s the imperative evolution of hybrid meetings.

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Are We Losing Sight Of How To Build A Better Workplace For The Future Of Work?

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But amenitize, as a verb, entered the Oxford English Dictionary only in 2020. Many workers have a decent home setup, so why should they spend an hour in the car just to sit at a different desk? A workplace that increases productivity and makes it easier to connect with coworkers provides value that home offices can’t easily match.

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People-Driven Alternate Workspaces

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Whether working from a private office, a collaboration space or a home office, there are really only two things that matter: having the right tools and technology to get the job done, and the ability to interact and collaborate with colleagues in a positive, constructive way.