The Era of Reflection
When the world is still, quiet, even boring, people start to think. When the present is less blurry, the past becomes clearer. There is time for nostalgia, regret, and resolution. Read More …
Winter is Upon Us – What’s Next?
In an increasingly nerve-wracking world, communication will reduce fears and increase morale. I’m writing to you deep into a global pandemic, facing down an important election, with a five-year old Read More …
Recruiting Remotely – Building Your Team From Home Can Reap Benefits
In the midst of furloughs, layoffs, and terminations, companies are still hiring. While the pandemic forces us to change the way we recruit, it also provides an opportunity to make Read More …
Suffered or Permitted: Tracking Work from a Distance
Yesterday, the Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division issued guidance on tracking teleworking hours for non-exempt employees. Reminding employers that the math is simple (an employer is required Read More …
Gone Rogue: How to Prevent Naysayers and Deniers From Trashing Your New Remote World
First of all, I hope this headline isn’t too negative. God knows that’s the last thing you need in 2020. Yet, this blog can’t escape the reality of the moment, Read More …
Step 3: Thriving in the Remote Era
A Career Track through COVID How do employees fast forward when the world is on pause? We have talked about how you get your remote workplace started (communication, training, navigating Read More …
Step 2 (cont.): Mental Health
Employees must feel well to do their jobs well. Since March, one of my amazing partners has reminded me: “On the plane, they tell you to put your mask on Read More …
Step 2: Getting Started
As you continue to set up your team for the long road ahead, do you have a handle on what they need, and who pays for it? Today, let’s talk Read More …
Step 1 (cont.): COVID-19 and Kids
We’ll talk about a variety of issues to troubleshoot in a remote employment setting, but today, let’s talk about kids. As employers continue to work hard to set up virtual Read More …
Step 1: The Set Up
You may be new to remote employment, or you might have dabbled in it in the past. Pre-pandemic, many offices had a couple of people who worked from home. Today, Read More …