Workplace Flexibility

Balancing act: Flexible schedules may lead to lower costs, more loyalty

“If it seems like I’m always using this space to beat the drum for improved work flexibility — well, I am.

But I’m not alone in pushing this agenda.

I receive emails every week supporting my belief that, when appropriate, flexible work options help both employees and companies improve productivity and morale.

This week’s installment comes courtesy of a recent survey of 1,300 people by FlexJobs, a website designed to help people find telecommuting and other flexible work options.”

Source: www.deseretnews.com

Smart organizations are beginning to realize that workplace flexibility is more than a perk for employees, but a great tool for attracting and retaining talent–as evidenced by the cited statistic of 46% of respondents who left because it didn’t offer them a good blend of work and personal life.

What is your organization doing to ensure that your workforce isn’t leaving for greener, more flexible pastures?

Stegmeier Consulting Group can assist with a wide range of challenges involved in implementing a workplace change initiative.  Contact us to find out how our services can help your organization.


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Work Life Balance

The “Shoves” and “Tugs” of Employee Engagement

If you saw our recent study in The New York Times, you already know the shocking news that in 42% of organizations, high performers are less engaged than low performers. But there’s a great deal of confusion over what motives people to be engaged. For example, 89% of managers surveyed believe that money is the biggest reason employees quit. But 91% of employees surveyed say money had nothing to do with their decision to leave an organization. Maybe your people want certain hours, more flexibility, better benefits, or career advancement. Then there are the folks who just want to do their current job without being pushed to climb any higher. And even the best talent can stop giving their best effort when they can’t stand their boss or they dislike their coworkers.

Source: www.wobi.com

It’s important to regularly focus on employee engagement–don’t make it a once-a-year push.  Regular touch-points can eliminate those big eruptions when it’s often too late to fix what was a stewing problem.

Stegmeier Consulting Group can assist with a wide range of challenges involved in implementing a workplace change initiative.  Contact us to find out how our services can help your organization.


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Telework, Workplace Flexibility, Workplace Strategy

How Telecommuting Can Save the Planet

How much did you travel last year? I imagine if you sat down and really thought about it, the answer would surprise you. Here are some numbers to help you along: • The average American (aged 25 to 54) spends 64 minutes per day in the car, which equates to about 35 miles per person,…

Source: www.avaya.com

The environmental impact of remote working is well-documented, but  telework as a green initiative should not be overlooked by organizations.  A remote work policy can be a big attraction tool for Millenials, as many are environmentally-conscious and want to work for an organization that shares similar values!

Stegmeier Consulting Group can assist with a wide range of challenges involved in implementing a workplace change initiative.  Contact us to find out how our services can help your organization.


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Telework

Dell Wants Half of Employees Working Remotely By 2020

Company officials say having employees telecommute or work remotely saves money, makes employees more productive and helps the environment.

Source: www.eweek.com

This echoes the sentiments we’ve seen from many of our clients: more and more organizations are embracing telework as a key component of their workplace strategy. 

Yahoo is the exception, not the rule with this trend.

Stegmeier Consulting Group can assist with a wide range of challenges involved in implementing a workplace change initiative.  Contact us to find out how our services can help your organization.


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Telework

Confessions of a Remote Worker: Part Two

Source: www.businessmanagementdaily.com

It’s always important for remote workers to keep a line of communication open with their managers.  Sometimes you have to go the extra mile to stay visible!

Stegmeier Consulting Group can assist with a wide range of challenges involved in implementing a workplace change initiative.  Contact us to find out how our services can help your organization.


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Corporate Real Estate and Facilities Management

New Habitat for Humanity HQ convenient to transit

The first “headquarters” for Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, if you could even call it that, was a spare church basement

Source: www.startribune.com

In selecting a new HQ location that is well-served by public transport, an organization can more easily secure the top talent they seek; especially those Millennials they hope to employ for years to come, considering the younger generation’s draw to large urban centers.

Corporate Real Estate and Facilities Management

Prince Tennis Moves Corporate Headquarters From New Jersey To Atlanta

Prince Tennis is back from bankruptcy and shifting its corporate headquarters from Bordentown, New Jersey to the Buckhead area of Atlanta, Georgia.  The parent company, Prince Global Sports, is concurrently relocating its product research, development and player servicing activities to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, alongside the recently opened Prince Innovation […]

Source: www.forbes.com

Forbes recently rated Georgia #10 on the list of “Best States for Business and Careers”. New Jersey landed at #32. Large headquarter moves will likely become easier to make due to changes in the business environment over the last five years. Considering ever-changing regulatory environments and the mobile nature of today’s workforce, what’s to stop more companies from setting up shop elsewhere?

Stegmeier Consulting Group can assist with a wide range of challenges involved in implementing a workplace change initiative.  Contact us to find out how our services can help your organization.


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Corporate Real Estate and Facilities Management

Auburn Hills unlikely HQ for Fiat/Chrysler

Now that Italy’s Fiat SpA has agreed to pay $4.35 billion for Chrysler Group LLC stock held by the UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust, can a combined Fiat/Chrysler with a headquarters in Auburn Hills be far behind?

Source: www.crainsdetroit.com

Large organizations, especially those going through a combination, are often faced with unique corporate real estate challenges. In trying to manage a distributed workforce, or in trying to shrink an ineffectually large footprint, corporate real estate managers are tasked with providing a work environment where employees can thrive.

Most organizations do a good job in providing/refining the space, but often overlook how the changes to the physical environment will impact their workforce.  Have you given thought to how a workplace change will affect your employees?  How prepared are your managers for leading in new ways?  How will you communicate these changes to the various layers of your organization?

Stegmeier Consulting Group can assist with a wide range of challenges involved in implementing a workplace change initiative.  Contact us to find out how our services can help your organization.


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Changing the way organizations manage workplace change