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Employees increasingly desire leadership that prioritizes optimism in the workplace. Optimism is increasingly acknowledged for its transformative potential within workplaces, fostering employee wellbeing and greater productivity. Optimism Champions: Promote mentors and role models drawn from all levels of the organization.

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In order to create an inclusive diversity strategy, leaders must address communication and sponsorship issues within their organization by setting up mentoring programs and virtual training. Have you wondered how to foster remote and hybrid diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace?

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Leading companies have long thought of their workplace as a consumer product, ready to be personalized and configured for each individual’s needs. billion-person generation will undoubtedly bring their own distinct characteristics, values and preferences to the workplace, upending yesterday’s norms.

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The coworking “movement,” as it was originally defined, has been part of the workplace landscape since around 2006 — long before the pandemic. What I want to talk about here is how coworking now occupies a viable and attractive, if relatively small, node in the larger context of workplace strategy in the post-pandemic era.

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When people feel lonely in their personal lives, it almost always infiltrates their workplace experience. Business leaders can play a crucial role by adopting strategies designed to nurture authentic and meaningful relationships among employees, fostering a supportive environment across all levels of the organization.

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Smith acknowledged that maintaining effective collaboration, particularly in a hybrid environment, can be difficult. The Allen Institute has also implemented various strategies to make the workplace inviting and engaging. This creates a more inclusive and welcoming environment,” Smith shared.

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As companies scramble to make hybrid work “work,” one workplace strategist says they’re solving the wrong problem. But experienced workplace strategists argue that this is a false dichotomy. Ironically, this avoidance undermines flexibility by creating environments where expectations are unclear and coordination becomes burdensome.

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Perkins&Will’s Kim Rousseau takes a look at what today’s workplace design practitioners can learn from an 80-year-old theory of human psychology. Still, 80 years later, his famed 1943 “Hierarchy of Needs” theory provides a prescient lens for looking at today’s most pressing workplace design challenges.

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To attract diverse generations in the workplace, businesses should focus on universal human aspirations like purpose and belonging, essential for engagement and recommending the organization as a great place to work. The workplace may have up to five generations of talent for the foreseeable future. Image courtesy of AJ Brown Imaging.

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Employees in different work environments require unique learning experiences. It’s really exciting, especially as we start utilizing virtual and immersive learning environments that they can learn by doing.” This can be exacerbated by videoconferencing fatigue, a common issue in the remote working environment.

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Meta Platforms — the owner of Facebook and Instagram — decided to offer permanent fully-remote work options to its current employees and new job applicants as part of adapting to the post-pandemic environment. At ISI, we are implementing a formal mentoring program that will provide special support to minority groups. .

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Particularly in the workplace, where outbursts, arguments or even vulnerability can not only undermine an individual’s credibility, but also serve as grist for today’s gossip mill and live on in company lore for years. Developing solid emotional intelligence may actually bolster your workplace performance and career success.

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Managing conflict by avoiding immediate reactions, seeking understanding, and maintaining a supportive network helps foster a positive work environment. Conflict is inevitable in any workplace; but poor communication and unresolved interpersonal issues can lead to decreased productivity, unhappy employees, and high turnover rates.

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Steps for Policymakers Steps for policymakers to address gender inequality in the workplace can include implementing and enforcing equal pay legislation, such as the Equal Pay Act and the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act in the United States, which are crucial for ensuring that individuals receive equal pay for equal work.

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The growing presence of older workers will not only reshape the workforce but also influence workplace culture. By allowing older workers to mentor others and share their expertise, leaders will be able to create a more inclusive and diverse work environment that benefits all employees. The post Older Workers in the U.S.

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How Women of Color Can Take Ownership of Their Careers to Accelerate Their Path to Success by Lauren Wesley Wilson is a no-nonsense guidebook to unspoken workplace rules. One of the reasons I think I got fired is because I wasn’t playing the political game that was happening around me in the workplace.” What Do You Need?

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Prior to the pandemic, the trend for workplace design was to open the space with minimal private offices to get as much density as possible. Productivity is now the realm of the home, and community is the realm of the workplace. Attempting to compete with someone’s home for comfort and focused space is a losing battle.

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For those of us who are returning to the workplace on a regular basis, being surrounded by an environment that strengthens our connections with other people will undeniably impact our emotional well-being. Through simple, actionable strategies such as light, color, space, and layout, designers can create stronger, healthier workplaces.

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Despite improving office environments, employees resist returning to an office — a time investment in which they see no value. This article was written by Anna Alm-Grayhek, Director of Workplace Strategy at Hendy, for Work Design Magazine.

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It’s no secret that employee health and wellness play an important role in workplace retention and recruitment. Elements such as indoor air quality , outdoor spaces, natural light, and comfortable, sustainable furniture create a dynamic workplace rooted in employee wellbeing.

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Deloitte finds that a sense of belonging in the workplace can lead to a 56% increase in job performance, a 50% reduction in turnover risk, and an overall increase in employee job satisfaction. Flexible work environments and a culture that aligns with one’s own personal beliefs can contribute to higher retention rates.

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I spoke with workplace expert Samu Hällfors , CEO of Framery, about how offices should be changing to enable the best results from hybrid teams. This inappropriate environment breeds frustration, not just for employees on calls but also for surrounding coworkers. Here’s his guidance on creating the office of the future.

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Recognizing both types can transform your workplace culture, making everyone feel valued and driving collective success. By developing a deeper understanding of the diverse contributions within your team and establishing employee recognition initiatives, you can create a more inclusive and motivating workplace environment for all employees.

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MARCH 13, 2022

Passion sounds like an important attribute to have in the workplace and is often the word job candidates use to signal that they’re enthusiastic and willing to go the extra mile. Instead of focusing on passion in the workplace, get curious about the world around you. Instead of being passionate, be curious. Keep practicing.

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Building workplace credibility is like constructing a sturdy foundation for a towering skyscraper. Just as a solid building foundation provides stability and support to the entire structure, establishing credibility in the workplace lays the groundwork for trust, respect, and professional growth.

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It’s important for employers to learn how to retain employees and give them opportunities to grow in the workplace. There’s strong evidence that shows when employees aren’t given the opportunity to grow in the workplace, they leave. How has the inability for employees to grow within the workplace affected this?

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She points to the 2023 Women in the Workplace report from LeanIn.org with McKinsey and Company, which asserts that, across industries, only 87 women were promoted from entry-level to a managerial position for every 100 men promoted and hired. “One College engineering programs are] a pretty unwelcoming environment.…

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The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of remote work, reshaping traditional workplace dynamics. This familiarity with digital tools enables young professionals to adapt quickly to remote work environments, contributing meaningfully to virtual teams and projects. They know how to function in that context,” Gajendran says.

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By offering flexible workplace resources and configurations, employees are empowered to choose work settings that best suit their needs and are held accountable for their productivity, moving towards a model that values the quality of work events over traditional space allocation metrics. Who owns company data and authorizes access?

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The correlation between communication and employee autonomy Before diving into why communication is the solution to this problem, let’s talk a little more about autonomy in the workplace. Employee autonomy is the lifeblood of an organization’s creativity and innovation. Or, they can bring up subjects that are on their minds.

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They’re all significant contributors to the rapid digitization of the modern workplace. Also, some soft skills matter more than others in the digital workplace. In this article, we’ll examine the increased importance of soft skills in the workplace and the top soft skills you need to thrive in the digital age.

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At the time, I didn’t realize how toxic that environment really was. Find a mentor and a mentee. According to McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.org’s “ Women in the Workplace ” study, “only 40% of women say their manager helps them manage their workload, and only 44% say their manager regularly shows interest in their career.”

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Workplace designers have the power to break the status quo and change the workplace for decades to come. I knew exactly what to expect out of my work week and I knew my colleagues and mentors would be there to help me through the day. Then, in March of 2020, “traditional” professional life was forever changed.

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Soft skills training for employees positively impacts work environments. Strong soft skills in the workplace allow employees to communicate effectively across teams. You could even ask someone with the skills you seek to mentor you and provide regular feedback and advice. What are the benefits of soft skills training?

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“Of all leadership positions in an organization, middle managers feel the most pressure and stress from upper management and team members during periods of disruption and change, like the pandemic and the post-pandemic work environment,” says Paul Glover, an Illinois-based business and leadership speaker, coach and author.

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The following are some strategies you can use to foster a different mindset , improve your workplace, and boost creativity and collaboration: 1. In some workplaces, this kind of transparency can be intimidating, especially if your corporate culture rewards blind positivity. So, lay out some workplace-related short- and long-term goals.

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Continuous learning can future-proof businesses (and individual careers) and foster an environment that enables the entire workforce to thrive. Online courses, professional development programs, workshops, seminars and mentoring/coaching schemes are ubiquitous.

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