Hate to say 'I told you so' (this isn't true, I love to)
Hate to say 'I told you so' (this isn't true, I love to)
Recent research reveals that working from home (WFH) in the public sector can significantly boost productivity, particularly when combined with flexibility and thoughtful task allocation by managers.
Key takeaways include:
You can read the full report here:
This is a big deal. This not only enables and opens the conversation for better ways of working but also relights that excitement in me to want to help. I've put some courses together focusing on 'better' - better teams, better projects and better workshops. Treat yourself ??
Waves a fist at Amazon, high fives Spotify
Despite companies like Amazon and Dell mandating a return to the office RTO, Spotify remains committed to its "work from anywhere" policy, implemented in 2021. Spotify’s HR chief, Katarina Berg, highlighted that treating employees like adults is key to their strategy, prioritising flexibility over traditional office mandates.
“You can’t spend a lot of time hiring grown-ups and then treat them like children”
Sure, remote work poses collaboration challenges but Spotify has seen a 15% improvement in retention since adopting the policy. So something working right?
Remote work is lonely?
I'm a sucker for a decent 'listicle' and this one from Tony Jamous is an excellent one to cut and keep.
I won't copy the list here but I will share how he signs off... If you want to truly benefit from remote work,→ build connections intentionally. Even from far away. The effort pays off.
OK, I'm done.
And not a single rant about AI this week!
Have a good one.
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4 个月Interesting. I think there is a personal aspect to this too as I've started working out of home quite a bit and get so much more done. I find I get really fidgety at home but can really get into the zone when I'm out and I love to see people IRL. Which is not to say I don't think remote work has benefits - there are many in terms of the scope of work we can now do, and reduced travel times. I definitely don't miss arriving on a cold train platform at 7.15 every morning!
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4 个月I have to say going from a full-time office role to WFH, my productivity has doubled if not tripled. However, at the same time I still don't feel as if the working day has given me the same mental toll as the office did.