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UrduWith 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…
Tag: Telecommuting
With transition to remote work environment, business leaders need to spend more time fostering engagement with employees
As working from home becomes more prevalent, business leaders need to focus on connecting with their employees both one-on-one and as a team, says Surinder Kahai, associate professor at the School of Management at Binghamton University, State University of New…
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,…
Mindfulness can help you stop procrastinating while working from home
In addition to the stress of the global pandemic, working remotely could make people work inefficiently. According to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York, practicing mindfulness may decrease levels of procrastination.
Can Music Distract Us While We Work From Home?
A Rutgers researcher offers insight into the impact of music while we work
Managers: Don’t Rush to Workplace Spyware during Pandemic
A Rutgers organizational psychologist explains ramifications of putting spy software in place With millions of employees working remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic, managers—likely new to virtual management—are scrambling to find the best ways to oversee them online. Computer performance…
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.
A Rutgers expert shares how to communicate and work effectively within online teams
Working online changes our interactions, relationships and decisions, according to Terri Kurtzberg, an associate professor at Rutgers Business School and author of Virtual Teams: Mastering Communication and Collaboration in the Digital Age. “Leaders and employees may unintentionally act in more self-serving ways, sound more…
Tips for working from home with kids
Two University of Georgia family and education experts/faculty have a few recommendations to keep your kids engaged and hopefully provide opportunities to get work done.
Experts available to comment on telecommuting’s impact on business, shareholders, and protections for employees who can’t work remotely
Companies may be closing their doors, but their employees are still working. What happens to productivity and performance when employees trade face-to-face interactions with instant messages and virtual meetings? How can employers continue engaging with employees and protect those who…
Having employees working at home can boost productivity, but it also can increase feelings of isolation
Recognizable companies including Google, Twitter and Eli Lilly all are encouraging their employees to work at home to prevent spread of the coronavirus. Research on the benefits and drawbacks of “working from home is still in its infancy, but researchers…
Coronavirus and the Workplace: Rutgers Experts Available for Interview
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (March 6, 2020) – The coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak is raising questions about internal communications, telecommuting, sick leave, and other policies. Workplace experts in the Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations are available for interview on an ongoing basis…