Most of us didn’t sign up to be on daytime television as actors or hosts but for many of us, it feels like that’s exactly where we have ended up. Added to the stress of working from home, pivoting a business and completely revamping policies, procedures and protocols, being on camera for most of our day can feel like it’s pushing us a little too far.
Tags: Attraction & Retention, COVID-19 Resources, Remote Working, Uncategorized, Professional Development, Culture, Tools, Productivity
One of my favourite wall plaques is one you have likely seen – it reads: “Remember, as far as anyone knows we are a nice normal family.” Families are dynamic, and I think we can agree that at various times (hopefully infrequently) most families are a bit crazy.
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Whether we want to admit it or not, we are all creatures of habit. In small ways and sometimes in big ways, we like what we like when we like it and we are not happy nor are we comfortable when someone tells us we are no longer allowed to .... Enter a pandemic.
Companies in Canada are rising to the occasion to navigate the pandemic, new research from global staffing firm Robert Half shows. A majority of Canadian office workers surveyed (94%) said they are satisfied with their company's response to COVID-19, with 67% reporting they are very satisfied. In addition, 95% of respondents noted their manager has been a source of support during this challenging time.
As we all shift our collaboration to online meetings there are a few key things to consider to optimize our time for productivity. Check out the tips below:
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Working from home is the “new normal” for many businesses and their employees. These arrangements may have been put together quickly and can often involve the use of unsecured devices and remote connections, but there are certain steps you can take to protect your employees and business. The team at Grant Thornton has assembled an essential guide for you.
In your more recent moments, you may be finding (or will find) yourself in a potential state of flux due to the 'rapidly evolving situation' that is the COVID-19 pandemic. Are you scrambling? Are you looking forward to a prolonged indefinite break? Were you already prepared with a 'continuity plan' for large scale events that may unfold? We wonder; did you look beyond to - what's next for your business?
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