There is a lot of noise around remote work, and it’s hard to figure out where the signal is. The Nay-Sayers say the COVID-level amount of working from home is unsustainable over the long haul, and people who do it are focusing on their lives but not their careers. They’ll find out eventually. Meanwhile, supporters of remote work insist it’s the future, and those who don’t agree … [Read more...]
You Have the Right to Work from Home…Sort of
The business press here in the U.S. was all abuzz last week with the latest legislation proposed in the Dutch parliament. Workers now have the legal right to work from home...Sort of... Depends. All clear? The Devil is in the Details While I’m not a legal scholar (let alone in Dutch), it seems to me that the important wording in the law is, "The law compels employers to … [Read more...]
Different Countries, Different Attitudes to Remote Work
How eager are you to get back to the office? The answer might depend on where you live. An interesting article on the BBC’s Worklife website discusses how different cultures embrace (or don’t) workplace flexibility. Some of the statistics are enlightening (numbers quoted the article): By the end of the year, 25% of professional jobs in North America will be primarily … [Read more...]
Emojis, GIFs, and Avoiding Confrontation
Do you find yourself using emojis, GIFs and other electronic symbols in your writing more than you used to? Do you love them or hate them? Have you ever sent an emoji or GIF and it didn’t mean what you thought it meant? (Eggplants mean what?) Like it or not, the way we communicate is undergoing a change. Pros and cons of written communication You are part of an evolution in … [Read more...]
How to Become a Magnet for International Talent
In America, companies have the once-in-a-lifetime recruitment opportunity of the Great Resignation, but not everyone is based in America. There are millions of high-skilled and hard-working talent in other countries worldwide. COVID-19 has shaken up their world too and now they are looking for opportunities to connect with companies like yours. How can you attract the best of … [Read more...]