How hospitality trends are shaping the workplace
Recently on a trip to Texas, I was stunned by the sight that greeted me as I entered my hotel to check in. Two real ceiling height trees draped with lights framed the reception desk. And that was just one aspect of the lobby’s whimsical, residential deign. Lounge chairs, high top tables, booths, and easy […]
What is a hybrid work model?
The way we work has dramatically changed. More and more organizations are moving to a hybrid work model that’s continuously evolving based on the aspirations and needs of its people. What is hybrid work? Hybrid work is an agile process where people have the flexibility and autonomy to choose how, where, and when they work. […]
Three ways HR leaders can improve the hybrid work employee experience
Microsoft’s new Work Trend Index Report reveals one major theme: we’re not the same people that went home to work in early 2020. As leaders tackle hybrid work, big questions loom: What is the role of the office? How do teams build social capital in a digital-first world? Every organization is up against meeting employees’ great […]
Five Hybrid Work Technology Examples
Leadership recognizes how critical company culture is to engage and retain top talent. However, business leaders are at a crossroad on how to deliver a hybrid work technology strategy that provides flexibility and employee engagement while still encouraging people to return to the office. According to Microsoft’s 2021 Work Trend Index Report, over 70% of workers […]
Dunder Mifflin’s Reimagined Office: 6 Concept Spaces
NBC’s hit comedy show The Office features the everyday lives and work interactions of employees at Dunder Mifflin Paper Company in Scranton, PA. Inside the Scranton branch are several outdated, dull, and dreary work settings. Since the first episode aired in March of 2005, we’re looking back on its 16th year anniversary to see how […]
Is Maslow’s hierarchy of needs included in your return to office strategy?
Derived from Abraham Maslow’s 1943 paper “A Theory of Human Motivation,” Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a psychology theory comprising a five-tier model of human need. From the bottom of the hierarchy up, those needs include physiological, safety, love, esteem, and self-actualization. As companies continue moving to a hybrid work model, leaders must consider the […]
Hacking your home office
Many of us around the world are entering new territory when it comes to working from home and creating an ergonomic home office. Rather than jump from space to space based on the activity at hand, most people are limited to what’s available in their home and trying to make do with what they already […]
Reflections on female leadership for International Women’s Day
With International Women’s Day (IWD) approaching this Sunday on March 8, we’re celebrating by sharing reflections from female leaders at our company about work-life balance and achieving leadership positions. The first IWD gathering dates back to 1911, but the day is not country, group or organization specific – it belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. […]
It’s time for leaders to tackle loneliness in the workplace
Did you know loneliness in the workplace is on the rise? According to Cigna’s recent 2020 Loneliness Index, three in five Americans (61%) report that they are lonely. Because loneliness happens both at home and at work, organizations should be paying closer attention to employee wellbeing. Additional findings from the Cigna research also reveal: Lonely workers […]