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September 01, 2021 01 Sep'21
Catastrophes may shift hiring, remote work policies

As natural disaster numbers increase, remote work policies may be examined for how they keep workers online. But beyond temporary employee relocations, HR may be curbed by options.
August 09, 2021 09 Aug'21
Four-day workweek reactions range from warm to cool

The rise of flexible hours, along with remote and hybrid work, is reviving a discussion: Should firms implement a four-day workweek? The answer is anything but simple.
August 04, 2021 04 Aug'21
Hybrid office brings scheduling software to forefront

Scheduling systems for hybrid offices are an emerging post-pandemic tool to manage employees without permanent desks and facilitate in-person collaboration.
July 29, 2021 29 Jul'21
U.S. lawmaker seeks national four-day workweek

The four-day workweek could become law under legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Mark Takano. It would require firms to pay overtime to hourly employees working more than 32 hours.

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How can HR support the hybrid workforce?

HR has a crucial role to play in supporting the hybrid workforce. Learn how HR can help organizational leaders ensure success. Continue Reading
Facilities planning process balances safety and productivity

Strategic facilities management plans embrace technologies that ensure safe, productive work environments for increasing numbers of employees returning to the office. Continue Reading
What technology did HR need because of the pandemic in 2020?

2020 complicated HR teams' ability to help manage employees. Here's a look at three ways technology helped, including strengthening security and using new video platforms. Continue Reading

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Benefits and challenges of a hybrid workplace

Employees' desire for flexibility may lead organizations to explore a hybrid workplace, but hybrid work has strengths and weaknesses. Learn what it looks like in practice. Continue Reading
Facilities planners, managers look to cloud enterprise platforms

AI, analytics, collaboration software and advanced HVAC technology help reconfigure and manage safe and flexible workplace environments for employees returning to the office. Continue Reading
Future workplace planning emphasizes collaboration, flexibility

ServiceNow's Kevin Nanney discusses the technologies businesses are implementing to smartly manage and reshape their offices into flexible, collaborative neighborhood workspaces. Continue Reading

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HR can help support employees' mental health, well-being

Employees are more worried and stressed than ever before. Here's a look at how business and HR leaders can get serious about mental health and well-being in the workplace. Continue Reading
8 tips for welcoming employees back to the office

Employees who have become used to working from home may have mixed feelings about coming back to the office. That's why welcoming them back in the right way is so important. Continue Reading
How to prevent employee burnout: 6 essentials

Preventing employee burnout can be more difficult during the COVID-19 pandemic, but companies should help employees before they hit that point. Here are some strategies to try. Continue Reading

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How companies can lessen employees' virtual meeting fatigue

As employees face uninterrupted screen and video meeting time, their risk of ill health and burnout increases. Here's a look at how employers can help. Continue Reading
18 HR cost reduction ideas for the 2020 COVID-19 recession

The COVID-19 recession demands creativity to stay competitive. Here's a look at 18 HR cost reduction ideas -- including freezing HR tech projects -- that have the potential to help. Continue Reading
5 post-pandemic workplace changes due to safety concerns

The COVID-19 pandemic has already had a profound effect on workplaces. Here are five of those changes and what they mean for HR teams. Continue Reading