Have you ever wanted to take a nap at work? Well, we found an article you can use to plead your case to your boss. We also included articles that discuss the often looked-over needs of introverts in the workplace, why it is pivotal for companies to stay up to date in HR technology, and why creating a fun workplace is so important. […]
So many us work for organizations where don’t feel valued and appreciated. We only live once and we all deserve to work for organizations that genuinely care about us and create environments where we genuinely want to show up. Don’t you want to work for this type of an organization? […]
Do you think a majority of people will work from home in the future? How does your company handle its hiring process? What the one key skill that is lacking in our workforce today and that could set you apart as a Millennial? What are the six signs that you should be watching out for to determine whether or not your job is safe from automation? These questions are answered on this weeks Future of Work Roundup. […]
One of the most essential roles in the future of work is HR. What is often seen as an outdated department only used for hiring and firing is actually the core of creating and implementing useful, forward-thinking company culture. One of the leaders of the new wave of HR is LinkedIn, where the HR department works to ensure a healthy work environment and that employees are treated beautifully. In the words of senior vice president of global talent organization Pat Wadors, her goal is to make sure LinkedIn can scale at its staggering pace without losing it entrepreneurial spirit and core values. […]
This video is coming to you from Zurich, Switzerland. I just had a client meeting where the topic of this video was discussed in detail, which is all around people analytics and the future of work. People analytics is the art and science of understanding how and why your employees work. Think about all of the questions that can pertain to your employees and organization. Some questions that may come to mind are, which teams are preforming well, what is driving employee engagement, and when should employees have conversations about career advancement. Now, think about all of the answers to these questions. It could make one person’s head spin! Many organizations run into challenges when trying to figure out what to do with all of the data collected inside our organizations. […]
I recently did a keynote speech at a private event where we discussed corporate culture and employee engagement. I learned that one organization is measuring their culture just every two years by using a survey of around 120 questions. I was completely shocked! Why only every two years? That isn’t often enough to check the pulse of an organization, especially since the workforce is changing so quickly. Do they really need to ask that many questions to gather the information that is needed? But how often to measure employee engagement and how many questions to ask is the wrong place to start this process. There is no golden rule… just start with the basics and core components. What is it that you are trying to measure and learn about your organization? What are the fewest questions that you can ask to learn this? […]
Several interesting conversations arose at the recent Future of Work Forum in Chicago during breaks. One in particular was around office design. We were discussing the office designs of organizations like Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn when an attendee brought up the point that their company doesn’t have millions of dollars to spend on office design. They can’t afford slides and expensive renovations. Another attendee said it doesn’t have to cost a fortune! In many cases, there really is no need to hire an architecture firm. That can even be a waste of money as a firm would be trying to design an office space that they don’t work in, for a culture they likely don’t understand. […]
I wanted to introduce a concept which I think is starting to gain more momentum and will continue to do
Deloitte recently released their 2016 report on the global human capital trends. It’s actually a pretty solid report which surveys
When looking at something such as designing employee experiences one of the biggest questions and challenges that comes up is