5 Strategies for Resolving Conflict Virtually
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From the Flexperts | 5 Strategies for Resolving Collaboration Challenges Virtually
While workplace conflict is nothing new, a fresh challenge emerges in addressing conflicts within remote teams. The lack of visual cues and prevailing silence in virtual communications can intensify conflicts, hindering early detection for leaders.
Without the awareness or toolkit to recognize conflict as the growth opportunity it is, organizations risk increased attrition, missed deadlines, and team division. Leveraging 25 years of experience leading virtual programs, our latest Flexpert, Karen Eden, explores 5 vital strategies for virtual leaders to cultivate a harmonious and conflict-free culture.
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Coming February 13: Q1 2024 Flex Report
Happy Birthday to Flex Index! For the last 12 months, we’ve been tracking the flexible work trends that matter most to you. Of course, we couldn’t do it without the 8,000+ companies on Flex Index, who collectively employ over 100 million employees across 60,000 offices in the United States and abroad.
To say that 2023 was a year of change is an understatement. We observed big firms like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Target decide to lean more toward hybrid work arrangements, while major players like Goldman Sachs and Tesla required employees back in the office full-time, garnering plenty of media attention for their plans.
In our upcoming report, we examine the state of flexible work in the U.S. at the start of 2024. We also explore brand new analysis on the relationship between employee sentiment and work location flexibility, both in aggregate and in critical areas like culture and compensation.
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COMING SOON: State of Flex | February 15th
Join us on February 15th for the Q1 State of Flex!
Three of the most respected thought leaders on the future of work — Nick Bloom (Stanford), Debbie Lovich (Boston Consulting Group), and Rob Sadow (Scoop, Flex Index) — will delve into the latest data, insights, and trends in the ever-evolving landscape of workplace flexibility.
Key topics covered:
The current state of return to office in the US and where we’re headed in 2024
Brand new data on the relationship between flexibility and employee engagement, including the impact flexibility has on employee perception of compensation & benefits
The latest best practices on implementing flexible work with company examples
Secure your spot today and have your questions answered LIVE by our speakers on February 15!
PS Can't attend live? No problem – register to receive the on-demand recording of the event.
In the Media
Wall Street Journal: The highest quality office buildings have better navigated the industry’s turmoil. Now, even premier towers are starting to wobble.
Wall Street Journal: UPS joined a small group of large companies pushing for full time in-office work.
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Scoop offers powerful planning tools that empower hybrid employees to make great decisions on how and where to spend their time at work. For HR and workplace leaders, Scoop provides insights on work location trends, office usage, and additional workplace solutions to get the most out of hybrid work.