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UrduReturn-to-office (RTO) mandates have made headlines and caused consternation among remote and hybrid employees. Management expert Sara Jansen Perry, Ph.D., highlights the three top challenges that arise with RTO and with remote/hybrid arrangements.
Tag: remote work
Remote work cuts car travel and emissions, but hurts public transit ridership
Remote work could cut hundreds of millions of tons of carbon emissions from car travel – but at the cost of billions lost in public transit revenues, according to a new study.
Lessons from the pandemic: the trouble with working from home
Remember when COVID-19 hit, and suddenly everyone was working from home? Well, a team of researchers in Montreal and Paris decided to dig deeper into how this shift affected office workers during the pandemic.
Study Pinpoints Which Zoom Features Improve Focus—And Which Ones May Not
Research from a New York Institute of Technology psychology expert offers insight that could help remote students and workers combat “Zoom fatigue.”
Higher Parenting Stress for Dads Working from Home During Pandemic
A survey from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago found that 40 percent of parents who worked remotely during the pandemic reported higher parenting stress compared with only 27 percent of parents who worked onsite.
Labour laws need updating now remote work is here to stay
Australia’s employment laws and regulations must be updated to reflect the changing nature of work, with many people continuing to work from home long after the COVID-19 pandemic.
WVU, Marshall launch program to keep young professionals in the Mountain State
First Ascent, a new program designed to cultivate and retain local talent within West Virginia, is now accepting applications from recent West Virginia University and Marshall University graduates, helping the Mountain State’s best and brightest young professionals stay close to home.
Flexible, Supportive Company Culture Makes For Better Remote Work
New research from the Georgia Institute of Technology used data from the employee review website Glassdoor to determine what made remote work successful. Companies that catered to employees’ interests, gave employees independence, fostered collaboration, and had flexible policies were most likely to have strong remote workplaces.
Working from home has benefits, drawbacks for employee wellbeing
Remote jobs can help workers craft more satisfying lives, with higher psychological well-being and work engagement, but only if that work occurs during regularly contracted hours, according to new Cornell University ILR School research.
GW Expert Available: Returning to Work Plays Important Role in Revitalizing Downtowns
Despite more and more companies issuing return to work mandates, many employees are still working from home and some experts worry how those policies are impacting urban economies. This week, Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser called on the Biden administration to end teleworking policies for federal employees, asking the White House…
Pandemic put more parenting stress on mothers
A first-of-its-kind study of parents’ work arrangements during the pandemic shows that mothers working from home increased their supervisory parenting fully two hours more than fathers did, and women were also more likely to adapt their work schedules to new parenting demands.
Making science more accessible to people with disabilities
The pandemic prompted workplace changes that proved beneficial to people with disabilities in science, technology, engineering, math and medicine (STEMM), but there’s fear that these accommodations will be rolled back. With International Day of Persons with Disabilities taking place on Dec. 3, a research team including faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York is calling for ways to make work in STEMM more accessible.
Rensselaer Experts Available to Discuss Musk’s Twitter Takeover
Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter and subsequent dramatic changes have caused controversy and speculation. His corporate restructuring has included mass layoffs and resignations, calls for employees to “work long hours at high intensity,” and the elimination of remote work opportunities.…
Demand for remote work remains high, despite companies rolling back virtual work arrangements
More job seekers are applying for remote positions, despite more companies choosing to bring their workers back into the office and roll back virtual work arrangements. According to a report by The Washington Post, fifty percent of job applications submitted on LinkedIn…
Return-to-work deadlines spark faceoffs for flexible work
Apple employees are pushing back on the company’s forthcoming policy requiring workers to be in the office three days a week, launching a petition to demand more flexible working arrangements. Apple is just one of many companies calling for a…
Study: COVID Tech Took a Toll on Work-from-Home Moms
Research by UNLV communications expert Natalie Pennington finds that texts, video calls burdened the mental health of working moms during pandemic.
Companies Big and Small Can Benefit From a Clear Remote Work Strategy
As remote work evolves into a regular work mode that satisfies employment needs for both employer and employee, it is important for businesses to have a well-thought-out remote work strategy, says Timothy Golden, professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Golden, who…
Kasm Workspaces Wins a 2021 Top Performer Award From SourceForge
Kasm Technologies, a software provider of container streaming platforms, is honored to be recognized as a Top Performer by SourceForge, the world’s largest software reviews and comparison website.
Clutter’s real effect on mental health, productivity in the office
Office clutter, such as extra papers, supplies or trash, can be a frustrating nuisance. Joseph Ferrari, a social-community psychologist at DePaul University, said it also can have a very real negative effect on mental health and productivity.
WashU Experts: Let nature of work dictate return-to-work plans
Many employers have already begun transitioning employees back to the office, while others plan to resume in-office work in the coming months. But after more than a year of working from home, is returning to business as usual even possible? Or desirable?Employees have changed amid this pandemic. The more a company can match employee preferences and the optimal work conditions required for a given role, the better off they’ll be in terms of hiring and employee retention, according to Peter Boumgarden, an organizational behavior expert at Washington University in St.
Sizing Up ‘The New Normal’ of Work Life During COVID-19
Richard R. Smith, professor and vice dean for education and partnerships at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, applies his expertise in strategic human capital to an assessment of the changes in work life brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why Remote Work Might Worsen Southwest Water Woes
As concerns flare over record-low water levels at Lake Mead, a new UNLV study shows that COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home orders — and a subsequent societal shift to remote work — may be exacerbating the problem.
Kasm Technologies Announces Kasm Workspaces v1.9
Kasm Technologies, a software provider of container streaming platforms, has released Kasm Workspaces v1.9 for delivering browser, desktop and application workloads to the web browser.
What’s next: The ongoing urban exodus
Many employees have come to prefer working from home after being forced to do so more than a year ago when the pandemic started. By some estimates, at least one-quarter of employees will still be working remotely multiple days a week at the end of 2021. For those whose jobs allow it, being untethered from the office might mean moving farther away from it – by a few miles or a few hundred.
How Can Remote Workers Best Manage Work-Home Conflict?
More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, remote workers are still struggling to find an efficient work-life balance. Timothy D. Golden, a professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, offers research-based best practices for managing common issues that impede success while working from home.
Experts from 2020’s happiest country available to comment on this year’s World Happiness Report
In anticipation of this year’s World Happiness Report launch, Aalto University has experts available to comment on Finland’s ranking and factors that make the country and its capital stand out, particularly during this difficult year. Finland led the rankings of…
#YearofCOVID: Is Working From Home Bad For Your Health?
Many office-based employees find themselves still working from home a full year after the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic forced work as we knew it to change dramatically.
Telecommuting Expert Predicts Permanent Changes in the Way We Work Following Pandemic
With the sudden shift to remote work brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, many corporations have had to quickly assemble a patchwork of policies, procedures, and technologies. Timothy Golden, a professor in the Lally School of Management at Rensselaer Polytechnic…
In embracing hybrid work, Salesforce sees clear cost savings
Salesforce, a leading cloud-based software company based in San Francisco, announced this week that it would allow its employees to “work remotely part or full time after the pandemic.” Bradford S. Bell, professor in strategic human resources and director of…
UChicago experts available to discuss physical and behavioral effects of ‘Zoom fatigue’
CHICAGO — Experts at UChicago and UChicago Medicine are available to discuss the different ways video conferencing can be adversely affecting physical and mental health, as well as creating what is currently known as “Zoom fatigue.” Laryngeal surgeon Brandon Baird,…
Finnish expert available to comment on how Finland has succeeded in its COVID-driven transition to remote work: over 86% of knowledge-workers still happy with working from home
Matti Vartiainen is a senior advisor and professor (emer.) of work and organizational psychology at Aalto University. His research focuses on organizational innovations, digital work, new ways of working (mobile and multi-locational work, distributed teams and organizations), collaborative working environments…
The rise of ‘Zoom Towns’ in the rural west
COVID-19 has expedited a trend of migration into western gateway communities—remote workers are fleeing cities to ride out the pandemic. A new study using data from 2018 found that growing populations caused urgent planning pressures, and officials felt unprepared to respond to and prepare for problems associated with rapid growth.
WVU receives $25 million gift to support outdoor economic development, develop new remote worker program
Through the newly named Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative, the $25 million donation – one of the largest in WVU’s history – will provide initial funding for a remote worker program, a groundbreaking initiative designed to help individuals and young families prosper amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Expert Available to Speak About Work-From-Home Injuries; October is National Chiropractic Health Month
After months of sheltering in place, many people are still practicing lifestyle changes necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce their potential exposure: steering clear of crowded public spaces and working from home, forgoing air travel for car trips, ordering…
Business leaders need to address psychological impacts of working from home
The sudden transition to remote work has psychological impacts on working and business leaders need to adapt to help their employees stay productive and enjoy their jobs, says Surinder Kahai, associate professor at the School of Management at Binghamton University,…
Clicking with co-workers is key to working remotely, ASU professor’s study finds
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many employees out of the office into their homes. A recent Gallup poll shows that 62% of employed Americans report having worked from home during the crisis, twice as many as in mid-March. But the key is…
A Brave New Virtual World of Work
The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in remote work on an unprecedented scale. Elizabeth Lyons, an assistant professor of management at UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy, predicts this sudden transition to virtual will create a “new normal” in the world of work.
Ergonomics 101: Working from Home During Coronavirus
Marshmallow-soft couch cushions and a cutesy vintage chair here. Dim lighting and blackout curtains there. Ah, there’s nothing like the comforts of home. Except during a pandemic. Across the nation, new work-from-home and distance learning routines amid the COVID-19 outbreak have many people — and their strained necks, backs, and eyes — wishing they could trade those home comforts for the comforts of the office.
Designers offer tips for constructing remote workstations to optimize productivity, health and well-being
Many people are finding creative ways to design productive office space at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, but might lack the design mindset for constructing space that fosters good health and wellness. Virginia Tech interior and industrial design experts offer…
How families can use technology to juggle childcare and remote life during the COVID-19 pandemic
With thousands of schools and preschools closed and many states under “stay-at-home” orders to try to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, families are facing a tough situation: trying to work — possibly remotely — while simultaneously being responsible…
Working at Home a Pain in Your Neck? Try These Posture and Ergonomic Tips
Improving posture and ergonomics is a proactive way to take care of your body while working from home.
Expert: How best practices from first responders can help you work through COVID-19 disruption
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Stay-at-home orders and social distancing have disrupted day-to-day life as the world works to mitigate the effects of the global coronavirus pandemic. Work teams have quickly shifted to telecommuting, swapping face-to-face meetings with videoconferencing, and moving from…
Experts: Social distancing means work teams go virtual — 5 keys to success
BUFFALO, N.Y. — As more states mandate that nonessential employees stay home to slow the spread of COVID-19, many leaders and teams are navigating the complexities of remote work for the first time. Leadership experts from the University at Buffalo…
COVID-19 hits economy hard but sets digital tech up for market boom
As the novel coronavirus spreads and forces workers across sectors to work remotely, industries across the globe are threatened and the economy is in the crosshairs of inevitable decline. But digital technology that allows for remote interaction will increase in…
AIP Proactively Moves to Remote Work Due to Coronavirus; Business to Continue as Usual
In an abundance of caution, American Institute of Physics employees will be working remotely beginning Monday, March 16, 2020, to reduce potential exposure to the coronavirus. AIP will transition to remote work until further notice. AIP staff will be available and working on their normal duties during this period, and the building where AIP is housed, the American Center for Physics, will remain open but unavailable to visitors.
AIP Proactively Moves to Remote Work Due to Coronavirus; Business to Continue as Usual
In an abundance of caution, American Institute of Physics employees will be working remotely beginning Monday, March 16, 2020, to reduce potential exposure to the coronavirus. AIP will transition to remote work until further notice. AIP staff will be available and working on their normal duties during this period, and the building where AIP is housed, the American Center for Physics, will remain open but unavailable to visitors.