Burnout is becoming pervasive across the US workforce, costing employers productivity and innovation, and leading to employee turnover. It disproportionately impacts our younger workers and women. However, companies can reverse this trend. A recent Gallup study of nearly 7,500 full-time employees found…
Try the No. 1 non-pay benefit that saves you money!
A CEO exclaimed that she could not compete with the higher-than-average pay and benefits of large employers. “What can I do?” she asked. I told her she should offer flexible work arrangements to her employees who did most of their…
How to Avoid IBM’s Woes with Telework
Recent headlines proclaimed that many IBM departments have ditched the company’s long-standing and successful remote work program. Despite the attention those headlines garnered, empirical evidence shows that teleworking is on the upswing with many companies because it improves productivity, and…
IBM Marketing Calls It Quits on Telecommuting. It Doesn’t Have to Be All or Nothing!
After being a leader in telecommuting, IBM is calling it quits, due to declining revenues. At least, it’s calling it quits in its marketing organizations in the US and Europe. It feels like a Marissa Mayer step backwards - it…
Long Commutes Hurt Productivity and Morale. Here is a Better Way…
Are your workers struggling with long commutes that cut into the workday, drain productivity, and drive up costs for your business and for them? There is a better way. Los Angeles has the worst traffic in the world, based on…
The Top Six Benefits Preferred by Millennials!
Many companies are jumping through hoops to come up with quirky benefits to attract skilled millennials. Give it a rest. According to a study published by the Employee Benefits Research Institute, rather than trendy benefits, here is what millennials prefer:[i]…
Studies Show that Open Offices Negatively Impact Employees and Productivity
Many studies, including ones conducted by the manufacturers that sell office furniture used for open offices, have shown that open floor plans hurt productivity and dampen employee morale. And, contrary to what was first thought, they are not the panacea…