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What’s a Guy to Do? How to Work with Women
March 13, 2019 by Jan Shawkey"I sat down recently to chat with Jennifer K...Category: Management-Workforce Relations, Special: PodcastsComments Off on What’s a Guy to Do? How to Work with Women
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Ask These Four Questions Before Hiring a Remote Worker
August 28, 2018 by Jan Shawkey"This manager has worked with remote team for 10 years, and has learned that in order for remote teams to be successful–you need to set them up to do so...Category: Job Interviews, Management-Workforce Relations, Organizational Communication, Special: ArticlesComments Off on Ask These Four Questions Before Hiring a Remote Worker
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California Ruling Puts Pressure on Uber, Lyft, and Other Gig Economy Employers
May 8, 2018 by Jan Shawkey"The California Supreme Court just changed the game in a big way for gig economy companies and the people who work for them...Category: Management-Workforce Relations, Special: ArticlesComments Off on California Ruling Puts Pressure on Uber, Lyft, and Other Gig Economy Employers
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5 Tips to Ensure Your Remote Employees Are Productive
by Jan ShawkeyAccording to Ari Zoldan (photo, left), "In a lot of ways, remote workers have helped companies expand their reach and bring on employees who have excellent skill sets but geographic restrictions...Category: Employee Development and Support, Management-Workforce Relations, Special: ArticlesComments Off on 5 Tips to Ensure Your Remote Employees Are Productive
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Meet the Sensors That Could Be Watching You While You Work
April 3, 2018 by Jan Shawkey"Rebecca Greenfield covers the workplace for Bloomberg...Category: Management-Workforce Relations, Office Technology, Special: ArticlesComments Off on Meet the Sensors That Could Be Watching You While You Work
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The Real Reason Manufacturing Jobs Are Disappearing
February 8, 2018 by Jan Shawkey"We've heard a lot of rhetoric lately suggesting that countries like the US are losing valuable manufacturing jobs to lower-cost markets like China, Mexico and Vietnam — and that protectionism is the best way forward...Category: Management-Workforce Relations, Special: Videos, The Global MarketplaceComments Off on The Real Reason Manufacturing Jobs Are Disappearing
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The Upsides and Downsides of Telecommuting
October 25, 2017 by Jan Shawkey"Workers who "telecommute" appear to have a lot more job satisfaction than folks who report to an office every day...Category: Management-Workforce Relations, Special: ArticlesComments Off on The Upsides and Downsides of Telecommuting
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Here’s How to Negotiate Flexible Work Hours
October 19, 2017 by Jan Shawkey"If other workers are able to have a flexible schedule or work from home, maybe you can do! Whether your company offers the option to work from home or not, it never hurts to ask your boss for a more flexible schedule...Category: Career Planning, Management-Workforce Relations, Special: ArticlesComments Off on Here’s How to Negotiate Flexible Work Hours
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Is IBM’s Rethinking of Its Remote Work Policy a Bellwether?
October 11, 2017 by Jan Shawkey"Wharton's Peter Cappelli discusses IBM's decision to rethink its remote work policy for some employees...Category: Management-Workforce Relations, Special: Articles, Special: PodcastsComments Off on Is IBM’s Rethinking of Its Remote Work Policy a Bellwether?
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4 Rare (and Brilliant) Things Smart Leaders Do to Get Respect
September 14, 2017 by Jan Shawkey"If you're in any leadership capacity, take note: These four uncommon behaviors are known to command great respect and unprecedented employee loyalty, and lead to clear, competitive advantage...Category: Employee Motivation, Management-Workforce Relations, Special: ArticlesComments Off on 4 Rare (and Brilliant) Things Smart Leaders Do to Get Respect
