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Hybrid work is still in demand. I'm sure this is not a surprise to anyone. We are definitely seeing this continued push and pull between employees and employers as many employers want people back in the office and employees are resistant. They have seen a great deal of benefit from working from home and many are happy to accept a hybrid work arrangement. I think that what this demand really highlights is that employees are looking for flexibility. The younger generations are much better than us Gen Xers at saying that work life balance is an imperative. If employers are going to provide that opportunity they have to be willing to be flexible, allowing employees to adjust their work schedules to accommodate when life happens. To do this we need to move away from assessing productivity based on hours worked and where, and instead look to the output and achievements produced always expecting that the job be done at an acceptable level within the designated timelines. When and where they get this done should not be the driving force. Only that it is accomplished.

Indeed's latest research reveals a significant divide between U.S. workers and employers over workplace flexibility and pay transparency. While a fifth of workers see inflexibility as a dealbreaker, and 74% prefer remote options, employers are pushing for in-office attendance. This clash, dubbed the Great Disconnect, highlights the ongoing struggle over remote work, DEI initiatives, and more. Discover more about this evolving workplace dynamic and how it impacts job seekers and employers. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eYqEnDbZ #HRNews #HROToday #HumanResources #DEI #Indeed #EmployeeExperience #Flexibility

🏌♀️ 50% OK with pay cut if they can work from anywhere. 💸 Willingness to Accept Pay Cuts: Nearly half of workers are open to accepting a pay cut if it means they can work remotely from anywhere. 🔔 26% would be willing to take a 5% pay cut 🔔 24% would take a salary cut of 10% - 15% in exchange for location flexibility. 🧒 Generational Differences: Among different age groups, millennials showed the highest willingness to trade key job factors (such as salary, professional development, and working hours) for a remote job without location restrictions. 🧔 Only 31% of millennials would not give up anything for a work-from-anywhere job. 🧓 41% of Gen X and 50% of baby boomers. 🌴  75% of respondents would definitely use a work-from-anywhere policy if provided by their employer. 🗽 40% would consider relocating to a different city 🏕 41% would contemplate moving to a different state if given the chance to work remotely full-time without location requirements. 🏜 28% of respondents even expressed openness to relocating to a different country entirely The Judge Group Priyanka Singh Kazi Arif Zaman Maritza V.

46% of employees stated they would contemplate resigning from their positions than to return full-time, in-office work if their current employer were to eliminate remote work. In the discussion regarding return-to-office policies, women exhibit a marginal higher inclination (49%) to new employment opportunities compared to men (43%). Younger workers (under 50) demonstrate a significantly higher willingness to change jobs (50%) if remote work is eliminated compared to their older counterparts (35%). #WorkFromHome

In a recent interview with Canadian HR Reporter, I discussed how the great detachment is taking over Gen Z workers in many workplaces, why so many employees disengage at work and how to engage the younger workforce. #HR #RemoteWork #WorkplaceMatters #GenZ #GreatDetachment

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Working from an office doesn't make sense. Yet many employers are forcing people back to offices. And they're abolishing any work-from-home perks because they somehow think you need to be seen to know you're doing your work. Employers that trust their employees don't care where they work from. If the work gets done, then that's all that matters. I heard the other day that my last employer's CEO has come down hard. He wants everyone working from the office with no exceptions. If anyone tries to get around his policy they will face instant dismissal. The reason for this decision is he wants to ensure all the offices they had refurbished are fully utilised. Nonsensical. Quit employers that abolish work from home. Choose freedom. Do you think the best place to work from is home? <<<>> ♻️ Repost this so we can all work from home forever.

YOUR REMOTE EMPLOYEES ARE STEALING $ AND IP FROM YOU! The #overworker Reddit forum has become infamous for its tales of remote workers exploiting flexible work arrangements. Initially created to shed light on overworked employees juggling multiple jobs or intense workloads, the forum has evolved, with many sharing methods for “working the system.” Some remote workers openly admit to taking on two or more jobs simultaneously, while others share tactics to “look busy” without delivering full value. Even more concerning is the trend of workers using their employers' intellectual property, strategies, or proprietary information and leveraging it to benefit other companies, often competitors. This ethical gray area poses serious risks to businesses, as productivity and IP security are compromised. Companies seeking affordable, yet trustworthy remote talent need better solutions. At RubiTalent, we provide a reliable alternative, hiring, training, and overseeing your remote workers in our physical office for as low as $3.50 per hour (All in cost their fee and ours!). From programmers to marketers, admin to creatives—our team ensures high performance.

The changing nature of work along with return to office agendas will dominate discussions in 2025. In many respects the most important agenda item should also be determining the level of #ai training and systens-automation-process implementations too. Will your staff (or you) have the requisite training and systems thinking capababilities necessary for this near future? #RTO #changingnatureofwork #workplacetraining #skills

My company operates remotely, yet I don't fully agree with this. I think the narrative being pushed that working from home is what employees want is incorrect. What do employees really want? The flexibility to choose their work style. If you ask anyone on the Bloom Social team what the best part of their job is, I can almost guarantee that they'll say something along the lines of in-person media collections with clients, team meetings at the Grand Rapids Chamber, or meeting up to brainstorm ideas over coffee. Both employers and employees not only enjoy, but benefit from face-to-face time. While remote work offers great flexibility, we can't forget the importance of human connection in our workplaces, especially in an era where every aspect of life is turning digital. What are your thoughts on working from home?