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State Department’s Future of Work Vision Starts with Accessibility
The State Department is broadly re-imagining the future of work for its domestic and overseas employees, with accessibility at the core of these changes. Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Brian McKeon said the agency is looking at telework beyond the scope...
Study: Remote Work Does Not Lower Productivity
As more and more companies consider offering remote work options while moving many workers back into the office, a new study from Texas A&M University found that remote work does not lower productivity. Notably, the study was conducted before the...
5 Ways to Make More Time for Your Small Business
While having a small business may be something you have always dreamed of — planning your own working hours, being flexible, living wherever you want in the world, the list goes on — it is, nonetheless, a difficult undertaking. Having your own...
Am I Qualified to Mentor Co-workers?
There is a common misperception that mentors must be well established in their careers to be highly successful. In actuality, mentees require different types of professional and personal support at various stages in their careers. Mentoring programs are a great...
Airbnb CEO : The Office Is Over
Airbnb last month announced it would allow its employees to work from almost anywhere, with no cut in pay. Chesky said at the time the move reflected current sentiment and was intended to retain top talent. While most offices around the country closed during the...
9 Mental Health Predictions in the Post-Pandemic Workplace
May is mental health awareness month, and mental health issues among American workers have been on the rise since the start of this year. The pandemic has been the most traumatic event that half (50%) of all Americans have lived through, according to new research. A...
The Future of Work Isn’t Fancy Tech. It’s Remote Work and Smarter Management
The future of work. The phrase evokes images straight out of science fiction: virtual reality (VR) meetings connecting executives across continents and holographic projections that guide large-scale industrial projects. When we think about the future of work, we often...
What to Consider If You Want to Ditch the 9-to-5 and Work Freelance
Freedom. It’s the first word that may come to mind when thinking about freelance or contract work. Freedom to make your own schedule and be your own boss. That freedom seems to thrive in chaos. In fact, 33 per cent of self-employed Canadians stated their main reason...
