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😖Are office days your least productive? You’re not alone. It turns out that when we’re exposed to ‘standard’ levels of background office noise, research led by Libby Sander PhD discovered: ⬆️A 34% increase in stress responses. ⬇️A 25% increase in poor mood. With so many organisations making blanket return-to-office demands, we *really* need to consider whether this will positively impact employee productivity and sentiment. 💡Do you find it difficult to focus when working in the office? 👇We’d love to know. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ P.S. You can listen to Libby Sander share more of her research findings, and what they can teach us about reimagining the future of the workplace over on Podbean. 👇👇

📊 Exciting Poll Results! 📊 Last week, I asked how a return to the office 4-5 days per week 🏢 would impact your job decisions. Here are the results: Yes, definitely: 68% No, I don't mind: 13% I would consider my options: 18% It's fascinating to see such strong opinions on workplace flexibility! 🚀 What do these results mean for you and your organization? Let's keep the conversation going. Share your thoughts and insights below! #ReturnToOffice #OfficeCulture #RemoteWork #HybridWork

As the lines between work and life blur, the call for flexibility grows louder! Are you listening? Dive into how leveraging flexible work policies like a four-day workweek can be your golden ticket to securing top-notch talent and pushing productivity sky-high. Let's reshape the way we work for a brighter, balanced future. Read here for more insights: https://lnkd.in/exJcUvC4

How is 'back to the office' going for your workplace? It's now been four years since COVID closed our offices and two years since we've been allowed back in them, but the great return to the office push rages on! In this week's #thursdaythoughts our General Manager Kate is sharing how we're reshaping work life at Spinifex post-COVID, and yes coffee is part of it! Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/dhEJf2w6

Hybrid working is here to stay and according to Laya healthcare's latest Pulse report, ‘Maximising the Midweek Office’, employees are working from home two days a week and they prefer to do their in-office days midweek.   This new report covers: ◾ Hybrid working trends ◾ Benefits of working from home ◾ Advantages of a shorter working week ◾ Practical guidance for employers This report also examines the opportunities and challenges that hybrid working brings for employee wellbeing and company culture.   You can download the new pulse report here- https://lnkd.in/eFtxN729

Learn more about how the hybrid work model can benefit your organization while also adding key work-life balance components for employees in this post by Ryan M. Sutton, Executive Director, Technology, Robert Half. https://bit.ly/3Zxv0Ne

During Covid lockdowns, the workplace changed. For most employees, the traditional 9-5 Monday to Friday week was turned on its head as employees worked from home. Post pandemic, the workplace remained changed forever. For most employees, the working week was a hybrid model of a combination of days working between the office and home. Some employees continue to work exclusively 5 days a week working from home (WFH). Much commentary has been written on the various pros and cons of this ‘once in a century’ game-changer. Many commentators suggested that this would be a huge win for employees with no reduction in productivity. In fact, it has even been suggested that productivity would increase. Throughout all of this, I have remained sceptical. https://buff.ly/43LKCgh

Learn more about how the hybrid work model can benefit your organization while also adding key work-life balance components for employees in this post by Ryan M. Sutton, Executive Director, Technology, Robert Half. https://bit.ly/3TDOoEB

Learn more about how the hybrid work model can benefit your organization while also adding key work-life balance components for employees in this post by Ryan M. Sutton, Executive Director, Technology, Robert Half. https://bit.ly/3N6a8p2

Explore the benefits of hybrid working for employees to optimise your operations for the future! In our recent article we discuss the main benefits of hybrid working for employers: ✅ Increased flexibility: empower employees to choose their work location and hours, enhancing productivity and work-life balance. ✅ Better work-life balance: provide autonomy to balance professional and personal responsibilities, nurturing well-being and job satisfaction. ✅ Improved well-being: foster a sense of freedom and trust, boosting productivity and overall well-being. ✅ Reduced costs: cut commuting expenses and create a cost-effective workspace at home. ✅ Builds a culture of trust: demonstrate confidence in employees' ability to deliver regardless of location, fostering a positive work culture. Read our guide to learn more. https://ow.ly/lGnZ50SsyC1