As we approach nearly a year of COVID-related closures and employees working remotely, it’s safe to say that this may be the new reality. Twitter, Square, and Facebook have all adopted an indefinite work from home policy, while other major companies have pushed their reopening to later in 2021. As most employers have discovered this year, employees can still perform their job functions effectively when working remotely.
The regulations for employers regarding COVID-19 are constantly changing. Because of this, we wanted to give you a one-stop-shop to all your COVID-19 regulation related questions. Below we highlight the various changes, as well as other resources that expand on the new regulations. Please reach out to the Culture Works team with any questions or concerns, we are happy to help you navigate the various requirements!
As we all now know (hopefully) a global pandemic has taken the world by storm! As a result, there have been massive changes to the typical workforce. With safety in mind, 88% of employers encouraged or required employees to work from home. With such a massive influx of remote employees, companies (and employees) have seen the potential for an increase in remote worker hiring.
Motivating a remote workforce can be a challenge for any HR department. Most companies have moved into a remote model through the end of the year, at least. How can you foster a great company culture when your team is separated from one another? Here’s how to optimize your HR even when you’re remote.
Throughout the stay-at-home order, many companies have had to restructure their businesses to accommodate the new normal of work from home. As a manager, this sudden change can be difficult to navigate. Here are a few tips to help you manage your remote employees.
We all know staying focused during Zoom meetings can be difficult. You start thinking about your to-do list, what’s next on your calendar, or what you’re having for lunch. You might also be clicking through your inbox, working on something different, or getting things done completely unrelated to your Zoom call. How can you make the most of your Zoom meetings to better understand what’s happening with your clients?
COVID-19 has completely changed the way most people work. Even if you are someone who has worked from home before the pandemic, there are quite a few more hats to wear with the kids home, you work staying from home, and potentially your partner also being home. This sudden change means that you are juggling being the best employee, teacher, parent, chef, and everything else that goes into functioning optimally in this environment. This can not only feel overwhelming, but it can also feel impossible. Here are a few of our favorite work from home with kids tips to help you survive and hopefully thrive this stay-at-home order.
The new reality the COVID-19 has pushed most businesses toward has required an adjustment period. With work-from-home being the new normal, we have seen virtual communication sky-rocket. This has also caused more people to be comfortable with their companies seeing their home life. With all of this change, we have created a few best practices to keep in mind when working remotely. Here are a few tips: