Getting Through the Dark Days of Winter Using This Scandinavian Trick
Scandinavians know how to cope with a long, dark, gloomy winter. This year we need their wisdom more than
Your Virtual Company Holiday Party Doesn’t Have to Be a Drag
Now-remote companies have learned how to make large events meaningful this pandemic year. Here's what's worked best--and how you
The Dog Parent Productivity Guide For Working From Home With A Dog
Written by Patricia Oelze, fluentwoof.com Some people may think that working from home means you can get up whenever
How to Help Frazzled Employees Refuel for Another Stretch of Uncertainty
Adrenaline got you through the first six months of the pandemic, compassion will get you through the next six
Grocery Stipends, Mental Health Hours, and Pet Paternity Leave: The Top Pandemic Perks Companies Are Offering Now
One easy way to determine what perks are best suited to your team's needs in the current climate is to ask your employees. That could yield unexpected results: With pet adoptions on the rise, some companies have opted to pay adoption fees or grant "pet paternity leave." Others have paid for Netflix subscriptions, matched employee donations to racial-justice organizations or Covid-related charities, or even given out stock options.
Why Remote Work is Bad for Younger Employees
All of this mentorship, informal learning, and subtle acculturation to the rules of your industry doesn't happen when you're on the sofa with your cat and your laptop. And that's going to be a nightmare for young workers in our new work reality, Blanda argues.