It’s a new year and workplace revolutions are coming, and coming quickly. From remote workers leading the latest and greatest changes, to companies jumping on the flexible work bandwagon, there is a lot of progress being made to change the way work gets done.
Future of Media and Tech starts us off with a discussion about remote workers and how they are leading a workplace revolution, specifically, diving into how they overcome struggles while staying productive and engaged in a remote environment. ERE Media also looks at the recent changes related to flexible work as well as the persistent issues that need more attention.
For employers looking to learn more about virtual work, Colorado Biz gives some insight into the many areas of flexibility that need to be considered before implementing any program. That’s not to say that the process won’t be worth it, as discussed by Recruiter, which recently dove into the success of PricewaterhouseCoopers long-term flexible work program. Recruiter also provides a great list of conferences coming up in 2017 to put yourself on the cutting edge of recruiting and human resources. One of the big ones to take note of is TRaD Works, a forum that addresses trends in telecommuting, remote work, and distributed workforces.
Finishing out the list of great pieces, Entrepreneur and Cafe Quill touch on numerous topics related to flexible work and employees. These topics include keeping employees productive, addressing generational gaps, cutting out micromanagement practices, and evaluating the usefulness and need of meetings.
For more great information on the latest flexible news, and anything you might have missed over the holidays, continue below for quotes and access to the full articles!
How Remote Workers Are Leading the Workplace Revolution on Future of Media and Tech
“The ease of telecommunication has undoubtedly changed the modern workplace. Remote working is on the rise, and the number of Americans performing their jobs either totally or partly from home climbs each year. ‘9 percent were working from home in 1995,’ says Brie Weiler Reynolds, Senior Career Specialist at FlexJobs. ‘Now, it’s 38 percent.’
‘The idea of having a business headquarters mothership has changed,” says Harry Hollines, Chief Administrative Officer of Envysion, Inc., a company employing many in a co-working capacity (partly from an office, partly from home). ‘With the co-working concept, you can attend your kids’ events, you can have dinner with your family.’”
There’s Good (And Still Bad) News About Work-Life Balance on ERE Media
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“Gallup reports that 37 percent of the workforce now telecommutes at least two days per month, and a 2015 WorldatWork/FlexJobs study found that 80 percent of employers offer flexible work arrangements or schedules when possible.”
Is a Virtual Office Right for Your Business? on Colorado Biz
“The appeal of going to work in your fuzzy slippers and having a 30-second commute to your downstairs office may seem like a dream come true. For a growing number of people, this scenario is no longer just a dream; it’s reality. FlexJobs, a site dedicated to those seeking telecommuting, flexible or virtual jobs, reports a 36 percent rise in work-from-home jobs being posted by companies in 2016 and a 103 percent increase over the last decade. Beware, though: working from home isn’t for everyone and may not work for all types of businesses.”
After 5 Years of Flexible work, PwC Shares Lessons Learned so Far on Recruiter
“As the flexible work experts at FlexJobs point out, companies that allow their employees to work flexibly reap the rewards of increased productivity, lower stress levels, healthier employees, and more engaged workforces, among other net positives. Couple this with the fact that millennials, who make up the largest generation in the workforce, have a particular thirst for flexibility at work, and it’s no wonder that more and more companies have started adopting flexible work policies.”
Recruiter Top 10: HR and Recruiting Conferences to Look Forward to in 2017 on Recruiter
“The TRaD Works Forum
Where: Washington, D.C.
When: September 27-29, 2017
Why: Held by FlexJobs and Remote.co, the TRaD Works Forum is a space where leaders can get together to talk about evolving trends in telecommuting, remote work, and distributed workforces. (“TRaD” actually stands for “telecommuting, remote, and distributed”). Given that these new ways of working are growing in popularity—and have pretty much become permanent fixtures in the business landscape today—it would be wise to spend a few days in 2017 exploring the future of work.”
3 Ways to Keep Employees Productive at Home on Entrepreneur
“In a recent FlexJobs survey, 93 percent of professionals said their preferred workspace is anywhere but the office, with 51 percent listing home as their top choice. This kind of flexibility is becoming the norm for many businesses, largely as a retention effort. Just how important is flexibility—33 percent of those surveyed say they left a job because it lacked flexibility.”
How to Deal with Generational Gaps in the Workplace on Cafe Quill
“Look more at the outcomes you want your team to achieve than how they are achieved. Allow each member to fulfill their part of a project in the way that works best for them (within reason, of course!). Emphasize that it’s the outcome you’re looking for, not the path of arrival.
This requires each team member taking some responsibility while also offering more flexibility. People have different optimal working styles in the same way they may have different learning styles. You could allow telecommuting one or two days a week, for instance. This will give team members that opportunity to vary their environment and schedule if they desire.
‘Each company needs to structure their flexible work policies to fit their overall needs and goals, but every company can benefit from family-friendly policies and work-life benefits!’ – Sara Sutton, Founder of FlexJobs”
Micromanagement Is Murder: So Stop Killing Your Employees on Entrepreneur
“In an August FlexJobs survey of more than 3,100 professionals, 65 percent said they worked better in a location outside of the traditional office. Whether that’s because employees want to get away from office distractions or because they feel more inspired working in a coffee shop, micromanagers need to unchain employees from their desks.
Accept that employees might work better when no one is looking over their shoulder, and let them work where they want. This will give them more professional independence and take away your own temptation to micromanage.”
5 Ways to Cut Back on Meetings That Don’t Matter on Entrepreneur
“Most employees would be happy to skip meetings altogether. In an August survey conducted by FlexJobs, 69 percent of employees surveyed said they preferred to work from home because of the fewer meetings that involves.”
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