Many Experiencing Meeting Mishaps
Many Experiencing Meeting Mishaps For many, meetings with colleagues have become a little … different over the past few weeks. We’re (virtually) meeting new colleagues that might not be on the payroll, whether they be dogs, dads or babies. But even though fire alarms and fussy kids have replaced cubicle chatter as our background noise on calls, [...]
Offices Are Going Green – Gradually
Offices Are Going Green – Gradually Many workers say they're making eco-friendly choices...but incentives never hurt The last few years have seen a “green” wave that’s been rolling for decades swell to a peak. As nations pledge to reduce their carbon emissions, cities move toward more sustainable transport and eateries ditch disposable straws, it’s hardly a [...]
Companies Across Canada Adapt Amid Coronavirus
Companies Across Canada Adapt Amid Coronavirus As the number of coronavirus cases across Canada continues to grow, many companies have started implementing policies and best practices to help keep their employees safe and limit the chance of community spread. The most common action? Suspending or restricting business travel, according to an Office Pulse study of 145 white-collar workers [...]
Companies, Workers Adapt Amid Coronavirus
Companies, Workers Adapt Amid Coronavirus As the number of coronavirus cases across the US continues to grow, many companies have started implementing policies and best practices to help keep their employees safe and limit the chance of community spread. The most common action? Suspending or restricting business travel, according to an Office Pulse study of 377 white-collar workers. [...]
March Madness to Hit Workplace Productivity
March Madness to Hit Workplace Productivity Workers admit they’ve missed meetings, deadlines due to distractions While you might have high hopes for productivity this month, the NCAA college basketball tournament might block your shot as it leaks into workplaces across the US. In total, more than 1 in 4 business professionals (26%) plan to watch the March [...]
Women in the Workplace
Women in the Workplace Many companies have been making an effort to promote gender equality in the workplace, whether through diversity seminars and HR workshops or simply by offering more opportunities to women than were previously afforded. Despite the corporate song and dance, though, many women still feel a discrepancy in pay. In a recent Office Pulse [...]