Coffee badgers and frontline matters ??

Hey there!?Does the buzz of your office seem to quickly dissipate? Last year, the term "coffee badging" emerged, describing the practice of showing up briefly just to be seen, then sneaking away to work from home. Now there's a new twist on this trend, "hushed hybrid", where managers quietly allow more remote work than company policies permit, believing it boosts performance.

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This suggests reticence towards RTO mandates, which could lead to accusations of favoritism from frontline workers who have to show up on location and stay the course. So how can you ease that tension if you can’t guarantee consistent enforcement? Start by addressing concerns transparently and exploring ways to offer comparable flexibility or incentives to all employees, regardless of their role.

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While we’re talking frontline matters, check out the webinar below. Also this week, predictions from a leading CHRO, the workplace impact of social unrest, and bolstering EX. Let’s dive in!

People leader prophecies ???

Accenture’s CHRO Ellyn Shook is stepping down after 36 years on the job. In this enlightening interview, Ellyn gives her thoughts on the future of the people and culture function, and shares insights into what a CHRO for a leading organization looks for in a successor.?

Addressing unrest ??

Social unrest has been prevalent in the UK over the last couple of weeks. In this age of uncertainty, unsettling scenes and societal issues can impact employees anywhere in the world. This short piece from HR Review provides sound advice for helping employees cope during tumultuous times.

Great EX-pectations ???

Is your intranet more 2020-bore than 2024? As employee experience (EX) expectations continually evolve, you need to ensure your internal platforms continue to provide value. This fresh guide will help you identify the EX features that can take your intranet from outdated to outstanding.

Frontline clicks and tricks ????

Connecting with frontline workers is crucial but can also be challenging. Join this webinar next week to discover strategies and must-have features for boosting engagement. Learn from Interact’s experts and customers how to make your messages land and keep your frontline teams in the loop.

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