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8 remote work tools for managing a remote workforce

Gone are the days when being an employee meant going to the office five days a week. The modern workplace has embraced more flexible working models, including the hybrid work model and remote-first working model, enabling today’s workforce to divide their time between working from home and in the office or working exclusively from home, promoting better work-life balance.  Why you need a remote employee management toolkit While working remotely has many advantages, such as increased flexibility, no commute, and the freedom to work in your pajamas, there’s also a…

Dealing with hybrid work attendance challenges in the modern workplace

How do we effectively monitor attendance in a hybrid working environment? Read this article to find out.

Leading with vision: How to create a local team identity continents away from company headquarters

Building a strong local team with a unique identity that fits within a solid, global company culture isn't easy. Getting it right takes time and patience.

5 ways HR can support managers in global workforce management

To ensure employee engagement and satisfaction in today’s global, remote, and hybrid workplace, it’s up to HR leaders to provide middle managers with the support and training they need to handle the multicultural workforce and its challenges.

HR best practices for global teams working across time zones

Navigating different time zones is an inescapable challenge for modern workforces. With companies becoming increasingly global and diverse and remote work well and truly on the rise, HR professionals need a finely tuned toolkit for keeping their teams connected and productive when spanning multiple time zones.

4 tips to keep your dispersed teams engaged

The surge in remote and hybrid work has caused in-person interactions and employee engagement to decline. As a result, managers are on the lookout for ways to keep their dispersed teams engaged. Driving engagement within and among remote teams relies on trust and proper communication.

Building a positive work culture: Unpacking hybrid and return-to-office challenges

As we adapt to this new world of work, return-to-office questions are becoming more nuanced and harder to solve.

4 remote leadership techniques for building cultures of authenticity and empathy

Trying to come up with the next generation's ping-pong table is overthinking it. At the core, building a great culture is about creating a space where people can genuinely connect with each other. The conversations people have are the essence of strong, healthy cultures, whether people sit next to each other or talk through a Zoom screen.

Team building games for the office and remote employees

Team building and socializing can encourage communication and increase collaboration, ultimately improving productivity. They can also help build trust and mitigate conflict, increasing workplace happiness. And they can be engaging and fun, helping boost company culture, engagement, and the overall employee experience for people working on-site and remotely.

Evolving your business strategy to fit the modern workforce

When forward-thinking companies invest in putting their people first, they get a healthy, productive, and engaged workforce in return.

5 ways to boost your team’s morale

Remote team management comes with its own set of challenges, but long days spent at home can lead to feelings of disconnect and isolation. Many remote workers are finding their morale drop as remote work becomes the new normal. No wonder! Working from home non-stop, 7 am-7 pm can be the physical equivalent of sitting on a long-haul flight every day, minus the effects of altitude. Morale drives productivity and engagement among team members. When morale is high, the company and department can thrive. And managers need to ensure their…