#workplace-flexibility

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fromItsnicethat
1 week ago

"You never know unless you ask the right questions"

Consider exploring flexible options at your current job instead of rushing into freelancing.
US politics
fromGovernment Executive
2 weeks ago

OPM urges 'generous approach' to approving religion-based telework

Federal agencies are encouraged to adopt a generous approach for approving employee requests for telework and workplace flexibilities tied to religious observances.
#return-to-office
Remote teams
fromFast Company
5 months ago

How managers can lead teams through unpopular return-to-office policies

Companies face employee pushback over return-to-office mandates.
Flexible work arrangements are positively correlated with employee happiness and productivity.
Managers should validate employee emotions to foster engagement.
Remote teams
fromHR Brew
2 months ago

Employer uses top-down strategy to get employees in the office

BlackRock's decision to enforce a five-day return-to-office policy aims to encourage employees to transition back to in-person work.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
5 months ago

How managers can lead teams through unpopular return-to-office policies

Companies face employee pushback over return-to-office mandates.
Flexible work arrangements are positively correlated with employee happiness and productivity.
Managers should validate employee emotions to foster engagement.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Return to office mandates: Expert warns devastating effects on UK workers - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

While this policy has been formulated to revitalise the economy, business leaders and HR teams have to consider how it will be implemented and its impact on employees. By increasing the number of working days in the office, businesses may achieve higher productivity and efficiency initially, but it can lead to increased stress and burnout among employees.
Mental health
Women
fromeLearning Industry
2 weeks ago

How Job Sharing Is Reshaping The HR Landscape

Job sharing improves recruitment by allowing two people to share one full-time position, increasing productivity and workplace flexibility.
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

Stop Fighting Remote Work-Start Designing It Better

The future of work focuses on how people work best rather than office versus remote.
#remote-work
fromUS News & World Report
1 month ago

Trump and Vance Want More Women to Get Pregnant. Here's How to Do That.

"When work is flexible enough so that women can be ambitious and have the time and bandwidth to raise a family, they're more likely to give it a try."
Parenting
fromThe Globe and Mail
1 month ago

How cutting down on meetings and 'intentional serendipity' can improve your team's cohesion

To enhance team cohesion, leaders should address and validate employees' resistance to change while promoting open conversations about flexibility and job crafting.
fromBenzinga
1 month ago

Summer Fridays Are Over-Blame It On Remote Work

Summer Fridays were once seen as a perk that allowed employees some flexibility during the summer months... This has just lost a lot of relevance today. And there's a lot more intentionality around what employees are doing when they're actually in the workplace, primarily Tuesdays through Thursdays.
Remote teams
#hybrid-work
fromHR Dive
1 month ago
Remote teams

How can hybrid arrangements work? Involve employees in decisions, Cisco says

Tech industry
fromForbes
5 months ago

Council Post: Taking The Office Back To The People

Hybrid work should mean meaningful flexibility, not just working from home or the office.
The future office will shift from a fixed location to a flexible service model.
Companies must focus on adapting office needs to employees rather than getting them back to a singular location.
fromHR Dive
1 month ago
Remote teams

How can hybrid arrangements work? Involve employees in decisions, Cisco says

Remote teams
fromClickUp
3 months ago

Inspiring Hybrid Work Model Examples & How to Implement Them

Hybrid work models combine in-office and remote setups, enhancing productivity and work-life balance.
Successful hybrid models prioritize employee flexibility and autonomy.
Tech industry
fromForbes
5 months ago

Council Post: Taking The Office Back To The People

Hybrid work should mean meaningful flexibility, not just working from home or the office.
The future office will shift from a fixed location to a flexible service model.
Companies must focus on adapting office needs to employees rather than getting them back to a singular location.
Parenting
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

School's Out - How to Support Working Parents This Summer | Entrepreneur

Leaders can support working parents in summer by implementing flexible schedules.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Healthy boundaries at work matter more than ever. Here are 7 steps to build them

Freedom in the workplace needs structure to prevent chaos and burnout.
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

32% of Employees Using AI Hide It From Their Employer

According to the report, more employees admit to the use of AI in 2025 (42%) compared to 2024 (26%), showcasing a growing reliance on technology in the workplace.
Tech industry
Remote teams
fromThe Hill
2 months ago

Return-to-office mandates are already causing major US brain-drains

Return-to-office mandates are driving significant employee turnover in major corporations, especially among women and senior staff.
Remote teams
fromStartribune
3 months ago

Minnesota shortens distance for return to work exemption for state employees

Minnesota is revising the return-to-work policy, making it easier for remote workers based on distance from the office.
fromThe Cut
3 months ago

'My Company Only Lets Parents Work From Home'

Workplace flexibility should be inclusive of all employees and not just parents, recognizing various family responsibilities.
#wpp
UK politics
fromAol
3 months ago

Australian conservatives withdraw campaign pledge to stop remote work for public employees

Australia's opposition party retracted plans for strict in-office work policies and massive job cuts, shifting towards a more flexible approach.
fromBBC News
3 months ago

Australia opposition leader ditches plan to end work from home

The Coalition admits to policy errors regarding public service job cuts and vows to retain flexible work arrangements for public sector employees.
fromTechRadar
3 months ago

Hybrid working here to stay? Survey finds huge number of workers would quit if ordered back to the office

Nearly half of UK workers would consider quitting over mandatory full-time office work, highlighting the importance of hybrid working models.
#four-day-work-week
fromITPro
4 months ago
London startup

UK tech firms have a chance to trial a four-day week this year - here's how other pilot schemes fared

London startup
fromTheregister
4 months ago

4-day work-week pilot due in tech land by early summer

The four-day work week pilot program targets UK tech firms, aiming for flexibility in work hours and environment.
fromITPro
4 months ago
London startup

UK tech firms have a chance to trial a four-day week this year - here's how other pilot schemes fared

London startup
fromTheregister
4 months ago

4-day work-week pilot due in tech land by early summer

The four-day work week pilot program targets UK tech firms, aiming for flexibility in work hours and environment.
#covid-19
Women in technology
fromMashable ME
4 months ago

The end of remote work doesn't work for women

Remote work during the pandemic presented unique challenges and opportunities for women, impacting their work-life balance and advancement prospects.
Women in technology
fromMashable ME
4 months ago

The end of remote work doesn't work for women

Remote work during the pandemic presented unique challenges and opportunities for women, impacting their work-life balance and advancement prospects.
Parenting
fromYahoo Finance
4 months ago

Why single parents are being left behind at work - and how to support them

Single parents face significant challenges in the workplace, often overlooked by employers, especially in terms of flexible working arrangements.
fromInc
4 months ago

Citigroup's Support for Working Moms Stands Out Amid Strict Return to Office Trends

Fraser has recently told employees that the company is sticking with a hybrid working model, where Citi will allow most workers to stay remote at least two days a week.
Women in technology
Remote teams
fromForbes
4 months ago

Flexibility: The Missing Ingredient For A Thriving Workplace

Employee experience is crucial for attracting and retaining talent, necessitating flexible work arrangements over rigid return-to-office directives.
US politics
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

Opinion | Forget 'return to office,' Mr. President. This is the pro-baby way to go.

Flexibility in the workplace can lead to increased family formation and higher birth rates.
#jpmorgan-chase
Remote teams
fromfinance.yahoo.com
5 months ago

JPMorgan Chase workers launch petition to halt 5 day back-to-office rule

JPMorgan Chase employees advocate for the retention of the hybrid-work model amidst a return-to-office mandate from management.
fromKOMO
6 months ago
Remote teams

JPMorgan asks staff to return to office five days a week: 'Best way to run'

Remote teams
fromfinance.yahoo.com
5 months ago

JPMorgan Chase workers launch petition to halt 5 day back-to-office rule

JPMorgan Chase employees advocate for the retention of the hybrid-work model amidst a return-to-office mandate from management.
fromKOMO
6 months ago
Remote teams

JPMorgan asks staff to return to office five days a week: 'Best way to run'

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
5 months ago

boss design redefines office spaces with eden's modular and biophilic pod system

Eden gives designers the tools they need to realize the atmosphere and thus the workplace culture they envisage. Within a single cluster, you can provide focus working, formal meeting and videoconferencing spaces, alongside a lounge setting - each with outstanding levels of comfort, and each respecting different working styles and levels of privacy.
UX design
fromForbes
6 months ago

JPMorgan Disables Internal Comments After Employee Backlash Over RTO Policy

JPMorgan announced a mandatory return to the office for all employees beginning March, requiring five days a week on-site work, impacting mostly back-office roles.
Remote teams
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