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In case you hear all the new buzzwords at work- here's a brief explanation of what they all mean!

Shattered glass ceilings, defied status quos, and disrupted hierarchies: Does any of this ring a bell? These are just a few of the revolutionary — and, in some cases, overdue — disruptions happening in workplaces across industries. 💼⏰ Gen Z has made its mark in the corporate world despite only just beginning to enter it, pushing for flexible work hours, better mental health support, and four-day work weeks. Our free monthly report, What's Next, Now, dives into the latest corporate updates to be on the lookout for. https://hubs.li/Q02Sq1tx0

Nostalgia, human nature, power dynamics, and memory impact why employers are stuck in the past office. Recombinations of old ideas, an experimental mindset and different viewpoints will move employers into their future office. https://hubs.ly/Q02cNl5X0)

🌟 Let’s Shake Things Up: Making Our Workplaces a Haven for Neurodiversity 🌈 Hey everyone! Imagine stepping into an office that gets you. Like, really gets you. Whether your brain dances to the rhythm of ADHD, sails the waves of autism, or remixes thoughts in the unique patterns of dyslexia—this place says, “Hey, we’ve got you covered!” Why? Because neurodiversity is our superpower, and it’s about time our workspaces caught up with that fact. So, here’s the lowdown: Not everyone’s brain is wired to jive with the 9-to-5 grind, fluorescent lighting, or those dreaded surprise meetings. And guess what? That’s perfectly okay. What if we could dial up the creativity by turning down the lights for some, offer flexi-hours for those who hit their creative peak when the rest of the world is asleep, or even just embrace the beauty of bullet points for clarity? Small changes, but oh, how they could fuel innovation and happiness! This isn’t just a call to the HR heroes or the top dogs. It’s a shout-out to all of us. Let’s be the cool colleagues who listen, the managers who dare to adapt, and the buddies who advocate for a workspace where everyone feels like they belong. Because when we champion neurodiversity, we’re not just ticking a box. We’re unlocking a treasure chest of ideas, perspectives, and solutions that could change the world—or at the very least, make our offices a heck of a lot more interesting. Let’s make our workplaces a mosaic of minds. Are you in? Because together, we can turn the ordinary into something extraordinary. #Neurodiversity #CoolWorkplaces #InnovationUnleashed

September for most orgs is a time to "jump back in" and "get stuff in order for the last part of the year" or "make numbers". But it's not supposed to be. For humans in our area of the world, it's a time to sink into ourselves with comforts as we prepare for the leaves changing and darker nights. It made me think...and this isn't a new thought for me but one I've recently thought again... Corporate settings have so many man-made traditions that don't actually align with the humans in their org. And then we wonder why we constantly feel like we are behind or something is off?! What if we all collectively revolted and said, "Yeah, we're not going to start new things in September with basically 2 months of work left in the year." Or, "maybe we should have been thinking about the end of the year throughout the whole year instead of just right now." A lot of the corporate functionality that people put in place isn't useful. It's actually because leaders tend to wait til the last minute instead of taking proper preparations. What do you say? Is it time for a Revolution of Work in this way? I know I want warm coffee drinks, cozy sweaters, and road trips with rain and red and yellow leaves in my future. What I don't need is rushed and manufactured emergencies around budgetary talks and consolidated timelines on projects that end up blowing up in our faces! What about you? #revolutionofwork #hr #corporate #business #fall #autumn

How do you reset at work after a break or quieter summer period? #HolidayMode #LinkedInNewsEurope This is a very good question, I have no doubt organisations do slow down during the summer mths, however this is not the case with my current role, what i suggest to do in slower mths, is plan plan plan and prepare your data records for end of year, and prepare teams for the 4 quarter schedules.

It's 2024 and new resolutions blah blah blah. But truly, I'm going to share one thing I'm really going to try not to do: Exacerbate what made 2023 so exhausting. The New Yorker nailed it in this end-of-year essay titled "An Exhausting Year In And Out of the Office," which I read a few times because it just felt so cathartic. An excerpt: "A never-ending stream of new messages and calendars clogged with meetings force us to constantly switch our attention from one target to another, creating a debilitating feeling of mental fatigue and overload, and leaving little mental space for sustained effort on important objectives." Sustained effort on important objectives. Sustained effort. On important objectives. Can we find it in 2024? Can we find a fresh start as the author suggests? Let's find out.

We all know how our way of working was turned on its head during the pandemic. We all had to pivot in some way or another, and many of us learned we had new preferences for working we never knew were an option. As most of us have settled into a new status quo, I'm interested in learning about what people's working preferences are and how does age/stage of life affect those preferences. If you have 5 minutes, please take my survey. Thanks. https://lnkd.in/e_hfP9xC 

Well, at least he never says no: nose-diving workplace expectations Picture this: a casual chat with my co-founder took a thought-provoking turn when she quipped, "Well, at least he never says no." We both laughed, but then the reality hit: How and when did we lower the bar? Why the lack of work focus, especially among the younger crowd? And why do big dreams often stall at the hard work junction? Is private sector turning into government sector quicksand? And why isn't there more societal pressure to perform? Let's dive into this together. Your thoughts? How can we turn workplaces into turbocharged hubs of motivation? #WorkplaceWonderings #LeadershipLabyrinth #PerformancePassion

Today is Friday AKA "You Do You Friday," a system we implemented at Exos where on Fridays, you do you. Whether that means catching up on quiet, thoughtful work, prepping a deck, going on a hike, or folding laundry - whatever you need to come back refreshed and ready on Monday. Before implementing this system, 70% of our employees reported burnout. Now the number is down to 35%. Simply put - there is no downside to prioritizing employee wellness. Learn more from my chat on the CNBC Squawk Box! https://lnkd.in/eThaupTV #fourdayworkweek #4dayworkweek #employeewellness #employeewellbeing #burnout