Serena Estrella
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Virus-Proofing Your Coffee Break Rooms In a Hybrid Work Set-Up
The break room is one advantage that a hybrid work set-up has over a purely remote set-up. Now that some of us are already back in the office for hybrid work, the break room can be especially conducive to collaboration, communication, and brainstorming – if it’s set up properly. Employees going back to the office…
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A Quick Guide to Welcoming New Remote Hires
Joining a new organisation is one of the most exciting parts of landing a job. Who among us haven’t felt excited about the possibilities of a new workplace with new people or in a new role? But given how the workplace has changed greatly over the past year and a half, even the first day…
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Beyond The Office: Defining The New Workplace
When we ask people about where they work, the usual answer references a place. It can be an iconic building, a buzzing business district, or even a developed country. The answers may vary, but they all pertain to one thing: a physical location. However, as we have all witnessed and experienced firsthand, work as we…
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How Prioritising Employee Well-Being Can Benefit Your Business
While it’s true that working from home comes with a lot of benefits, it’s not all pj’s and coffee on the job, especially now. Like it or not, we’re living in crazy times. The pandemic has upended pretty much everything we took for granted. Heck, we can’t even see our loved ones without worrying for…
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Four Key Opportunities That Come With The Hybrid Work Model
The work from home movement didn’t start in 2020. Actually, thousands of people around the world have already enjoyed the perks and benefits of remote work even before the global pandemic. Take digital nomads and freelance writers, for example. With only a laptop and internet connection, they can travel anywhere and still earn a living. …
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Five Insights About Switching To Hybrid Work
According to a recent McKinsey survey, nine out of 10 organisations currently favor switching over to the hybrid work model. With the increasing number of fully vaccinated individuals, economies are opening up and many workplaces are recalling their employees back to the office. While many still prefer to work from home, the hybrid work model…
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How Can You Enable Your Employees to Disconnect (And Prevent Burnout)?
Work flexibility and (potentially) increased productivity are two of the many inherent advantages in a WFH setup. In fact, the set-up is so effective and productive that there’s already a need to start disconnecting. Wait, what? Yes, you read that right. Remote work has been so efficient at keeping businesses afloat despite the pandemic, but…
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Four Important Questions That Lead To A Successful Hybrid Working Model
The COVID-19 pandemic brought so much confusion and uncertainty to the world. While it’s true that we have all somehow adjusted to the #NewNormal, things are far from stable. Remote work has undoubtedly saved millions of jobs and businesses. Companies that managed a fairly smooth digital transition are the ones that survived and even continue…
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Four Common (And Mostly Unfounded Fears) About Embracing Remote Work
If you’ve never worked from home, the concept can be intriguing. No morning commute or bosses looking over your shoulder? What’s not to like? However, these same advantages are also why many employers are skeptical about implementing or continuing a remote work set-up. After all, how can you monitor your team’s progress if your members…
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Avoid Saying These 11 Phrases To Your Employees
Employee satisfaction and high productivity go hand in hand. When your staff are happy at work, they’re more likely to bring their A-game every day. However, keeping morale high is easier said than done. After all, employees have different values, preferences, and work ethics. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, and you will likely have to tweak…