There’s a new paradigm for professionals battling to balance their working time and their personal time, according to John Trougakos, an associate professor of organizational behavior at University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management.
“The ethos encouraging overworking is becoming more pronounced,” says Trougakos. Sales targets and bottom line figures are turning up the pressure on employees to perform, and perform more often. Its a conundrum for employees who want to get ahead without sacrificing time for family, friends, and recovery from mental fatigue, which is often overlooked.”
Setting boundries is so important for employees, but how does an organization’s culture inhibit or enable this from happening? What has your company done to establish a corporate culture that allows employees to be comfortable in saying “No.”?
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.
The Government Accountability Office reviewed five agencies that were either exploring “hoteling” programs or increasing their telework programs. Under a hoteling system, employees no longer have a permanent work station, an effort intended to increase efficiency.
GAO picked to review the Agricultural Department, The General Services Administration, the Internal Revenue Service, The Commerce Department’s Patent and Trademark Office and the Justice Department’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. All were selected because they either have adopted best practices that support a more mobile workforce or they have high levels of real property holdings.
Under a hoteling system, employees no longer have a permanent work station, an effort intended to increase space efficiency.
GAO picked to review the Agriculture Department, the General Services Administration, the Internal Revenue Service, the Commerce Department’s Patent and Trademark Office and the Justice Department’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. All were selected because they either have adopted best practices that support a more mobile workforce or they have high levels of real property holdings.
Under a hoteling system, employees no longer have a permanent work station, an effort intended to increase space efficiency.
GAO picked to review the Agriculture Department, the General Services Administration, the Internal Revenue Service, the Commerce Department’s Patent and Trademark Office and the Justice Department’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. All were selected because they either have adopted best practices that support a more mobile workforce or they have high levels of real property holdings.
Under a hoteling system, employees no longer have a permanent work station, an effort intended to increase space efficiency.
GAO picked to review the Agriculture Department, the General Services Administration, the Internal Revenue Service, the Commerce Department’s Patent and Trademark Office and the Justice Department’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. All were selected because they either have adopted best practices that support a more mobile workforce or they have high levels of real property holdings.
Under a hoteling system, employees no longer have a permanent work station, an effort intended to increase space efficiency.
GAO picked to review the Agriculture Department, the General Services Administration, the Internal Revenue Service, the Commerce Department’s Patent and Trademark Office and the Justice Department’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. All were selected because they either have adopted best practices that support a more mobile workforce or they have high levels of real property holdings.
Under a hoteling system, employees no longer have a permanent work station, an effort intended to increase space efficiency.
GAO picked to review the Agriculture Department, the General Services Administration, the Internal Revenue Service, the Commerce Department’s Patent and Trademark Office and the Justice Department’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. All were selected because they either have adopted best practices that support a more mobile workforce or they have high levels of real property holdings.
The GSA is saving $24M in rent by real estate consolidation, aided by hoteling of workers. How is your organization taking advantage of workplace efficiencies, and how prepared is your workforce for new ways of working?
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.
“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.”
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.
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.
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.
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,…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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?
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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