Category: Articles, Business & Commerce, Communications, Computer/Internet, Employment, Human Resources, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts Flexible Hybrid Work Model Key to Worker Retention TASA ID: 22108 According to a recent survey conducted by job site Monster, more than one in four (26%) US workers would rather undergo a root canal procedure than work in their offices five days a week. Additionally, nearly two in five (38%) workers said they would quit a job that required just one day onsite. These staggering statistics reveal a clear shift in workers' attitudes towards the traditional office environment, and companies that fail to adapt to this change risk losing their most valuable asset: their employees. As a highly experienced expert in the field of hybrid work, I talk with 5-10 leaders every week about how to make hybrid work serve their needs well. I ask them what their top concern is, and most say it’s hiring and retaining talented staff. Read more
Category: Articles, Business & Commerce, Communications, Computer/Internet, Employment, Human Resources, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts New Study Uncovers the Secrets of Remote Work Productivity TASA ID: 22108 The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to adapt to remote work, and the results have been surprising. A new study from the Becker Friedman Institute at the University of Chicago found that remote work saved about two hours per week per worker in 2021 and 2022. Workers allocated 40 percent of time savings to work and about 11 percent to caregiving activities. That’s over 45 minutes more work per week! No wonder extensive data shows that workers are more productive when working remotely. As a highly experienced expert in hybrid and remote work, I have consulted for many companies on this topic. In addition, my clients invariably express surprise over the clear data showing the improvement in productivity caused by remote work. Read more
Category: Articles, Business & Commerce, Communications, Computer/Internet, Employment, Human Resources, Medical & Healthcare, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts The Truth About Remote Work Well-being TASA ID: 22108 They say remote and hybrid work is bad for employee mental well-being and leads to a sense of social isolation, meaninglessness, and lack of work/life boundaries. We should just all go back to office-centric work - or so claim many traditionalist business leaders and gurus. For example, Malcolm Gladwell said that there is a “core psychological truth, which is we want you to have a feeling of belonging and to feel necessary… I know it’s a hassle to come into the office, but if you’re just sitting in your pajamas in your bedroom, is that the work life you want to live?” Read more
Category: Articles, Communications, Computer/Internet, Employment, Legal Technology, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts, Safety, Security How to Rein in the AI Threat? Let the Lawyers Loose. TASA ID: 22108 55% of Americans are worried by the threat of AI to the future of humanity, according to a recent Monmouth University poll. In an era where technological advancements are accelerating at breakneck speed, it is crucial to ensure that artificial intelligence (AI) development remains in check. As AI-powered chatbots like ChatGPT become increasingly integrated into our daily lives, it is high time we address potential legal and ethical implications. Read more
Category: Articles, Business & Commerce, Communications, Computer/Internet, Employment, Human Resources, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts New Study Shows Surprising Development in Hybrid Workplace Policy TASA ID: 22108 Given the extensive headlines about Amazon, Disney, and Starbucks ordering employees back to the office, you might think that the back-to-office return is inevitable. Yet do such headlines represent the reality of a new wave, or are they just clickbait for anxious workers who want to avoid the threat of a forced office return? Read more