Content by Gleb Tsipursky
The Truth About Return-to-Office HeadlinesHow the data tell a different story
Mon, 11/25/2024 - 12:03
In recent months, headlines have proclaimed that companies like Amazon are demanding that employees return to the office in droves, signaling the end of the flexible work era. However, contrary to these attention-grabbing headlines, reliable and…
Will Remote Work Determine the Election?Mobility means many voters are not where they used to be
Tue, 11/05/2024 - 12:03
The 2024 U.S. presidential election is shaping up to be one of the closest in recent history, with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump locked in a dead heat in many polls. This razor-thin margin amplifies the effect of even small demographic changes,…
22 Million Reasons to Accommodate Work-From-Home RequestsADA compliance and an inclusive environment will be key to legal protection and employee well-being
Mon, 11/04/2024 - 12:03
The recent $22.1 million verdict in the case of Billesdon vs. Wells Fargo Securities has cast a spotlight on the increasing legal risks companies face when they ignore work-from-home (WFH) requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).…
Managers Want You Back in the Office That’s because they’re not ready for hybrid
Thu, 10/17/2024 - 12:03
Despite the clear benefits of hybrid work models, a significant number of managers still push for their teams to be back in the office. A KPMG report of responses from 100 CEOs of large companies shows that more than a third expect to have all…
Amazon’s New Office-Only Policy Is Regressive and Will Cost DearlyA more nuanced approach is indicated
Tue, 10/01/2024 - 12:03
Amazon’s recent decision to require corporate employees to return to the office five days a week is generating significant controversy. In a memo to employees, CEO Andy Jassy emphasized the benefits of in-person work, such as increased collaboration…
Help Generative AI Pioneers to Transform Your Company’s L&DThe time to act is now, and the key lies in the untapped potential of your own workforce
Thu, 09/05/2024 - 12:03
The transformative potential of generative AI in learning and development (L&D) is a topic of growing interest among business leaders. And if you think your workers aren’t using generative AI, you could be seriously off base. According to a…
Navigating Disparate Treatment in Remote and Hybrid Work PoliciesLeaders should explain the legal and organizational rationale behind different work arrangements
Mon, 08/26/2024 - 12:03
As businesses navigate the complexities of remote and hybrid work policies, leaders often face questions regarding the perceived fairness of these arrangements. Employees performing similar tasks may have different levels of flexibility, which can…
Is Surveillance of Remote Workers Sabotaging Your Productivity?Monitored employees are substantially more likely to engage in rule-breaking behaviors
Thu, 08/15/2024 - 12:03
In the brave new world of hybrid work, where the lines between office and home are blurred, employers are navigating uncharted waters. Some have resorted to a draconian approach, implementing surveillance measures to monitor their employees’…
If They Only Knew How to Leverage the ADA to Fight RTO MandatesConsidering the right to work remotely and recent guidance from the EEOC
Thu, 07/11/2024 - 12:03
Many employees are unaware that they can leverage the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to request work-from-home (WFH) accommodations based on mental health conditions. This knowledge gap has the potential to reshape the “return to office” (RTO…
Unraveling the Corporate Control Agenda Behind RTOWhy corporate leaders want workers in the office
Wed, 06/05/2024 - 12:03
In the evolving landscape of workplace dynamics, the trend toward revoking employee flexibility and mandating a return to the office (RTO) is gaining traction among corporations, as evidenced by significant players like Boeing enforcing near-full-…