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From the Flexperts | How to Combat Feelings of Loneliness as a Remote Worker
Navigating the shift to remote work can bring challenges, from managing work/life balance to wrestling with feelings of isolation and loneliness. Yet contrary to what headlines might suggest, loneliness isn’t just a remote work problem; it’s a global epidemic affecting nearly a quarter of the world’s population.
In her guest post, Flexpert Ali Greene explains why relying on outdated team-building methods just won’t cut it anymore, and provides three strategies remote workers can use to combat isolation while building their professional community.
Each week we spotlight an emerging best practice on flexible work adoption or implementation from the best thinkers in flexible work. Interested in becoming a “Flexpert” and sharing your insights? Sign up today.
What Hybrid Leaders Can Learn from Fully Remote Companies | Brett Putter
In this episode, Rob Sadow is joined by Brett Putter, Founder and CEO of Culturegene, a culture consultancy that leverages strategy and culture to improve hybrid and remote work performance.
Join us as we discuss:
How world-leading fully remote companies like HotJar and GitLab build culture
Best practices from fully remote companies that hybrid companies should adopt
Why hybrid leaders need to be more intentional about how they implement hybrid work
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Coming Dec 19th: The 2024 Predictions Report!
December is prediction season! It’s a fantastic time to take stock of the year in review, and imagine what will happen in the year to come.
2023 has been a fascinating year when it comes to flexible work. While many predicted a recession and significant return to the office in 2023, occupancy rates have been flat year to date. The percentage of US companies offering work location flexibility has increased from 51% at the beginning of 2023 to 62% in our last quarterly report.
So what’s on the horizon for 2024? Will the much anticipated return to office finally pick up steam, or will we see a continued trend toward more companies adopting work location flexibility?
To get a sense of what we should expect for 2024, we asked 12 of the leading executives, researchers, and academics for their top predictions. These predictions cover a wide range of topics — from office utilization to how we use our space to how we build culture.
2024 promises to be an interesting year full of twists and turns! On December 19th, see what some of the brightest minds in flexible work have to say about what to expect.
Fact of the Week
The Public-Private Gap on Work Location Flexibility
In every industry, large public companies offer more flexibility than their private sector counterparts. The gap ranges from relatively small in Tech (6% difference in percentage of companies offering flexible work) to huge in Healthcare (50%).
Why might public companies be more flexible? Companies that go public typically do so to access more capital for growth. With higher growth needs comes greater demand for talent, and work location flexibility is a key consideration for top talent in recruitment and retention.
ICYMI: The Lattice Way: Developing Remote-First Leaders | Cara Allamano
In this episode, Rob Sadow sits down with Cara Allamano, Chief People Officer at Lattice. With over two decades of experience in HR, Cara brings a wealth of knowledge to cultivating a workplace culture that fosters growth, learning, and optimal productivity.
Join us as we discuss:
Lattice’s journey from full time in office to a remote-first company
How Lattice utilizes pulse surveys to inform its flex work strategy
How Lattice designed a manager training program to up-level managers for remote work
Listen on Apple Podcasts.
In the Media
Forbes: Due in large part to the flexibility of remote work, women and mothers have made a remarkable comeback from the pandemic’s “she-cession.”
Fortune: General Motors is has abandoned its “Work Appropriately” policy and asked employees to come back to the office three days per week.
AllWork: In Q4 of 2023, one-third of U.S. companies allow corporate employees to work fully remotely without the need to come into the office.
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