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Are we finally creating a kinder, gentler workplace? We’ve certainly seen a number of positive signs over the past decade. A greater emphasis on culture, for instance, has set the stage for higher job satisfaction. advertisement advertisement The biggest trends we’ve seen in the workplace have come about due to changes in the economic environment, says Michelle Armer, chief people officer at CareerBuilder. “In the years immediately following the recession until now, where we’ve seen steadily low unemployment, companies began to recruit and think about their employees in a different way, putting more of an emphasis on the workplace experience than before,” she says. Here are six that have us feeling hopeful for the next decade: 1. More opportunities for flexible work Technology has allowed employees to ditch the 9-to-5 format in exchange for flexible arrangements, both in hours and location. “Companies are demonstrating that they understand … [Read more...] about These are the workplace trends that give us hope

RIP Cubicle: Inside The Innovative New Office Designs That Will Change The Way We Work For decades, the image of the American office was a grim one. Endless rows of cubicles; harsh, humming, fluorescent lighting; stiff task chairs that make your back ache just looking at them. Recently, though, there’s been a shift, with employers injecting best practices from the wellness industry into the workplace and seeing productivity skyrocket.  advertisement advertisement Rachel Gutter, president of the International WELL Building Institute, has made it her mission to make wellness a central component of any office. Think of IWBI as a LEED rating for wellness, with buildings and offices awarded designations based on how they integrate employee wellness into the workplace. On this episode of Productivity Confidential, we sat down with Gutter to talk about why focusing on wellness can be the key to unlocking a company’s potential.  HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PODCAST: … [Read more...] about Productivity Confidential: Beyond The Cubicle – Design Thinking For The Office (podcast)

How To Keep Your Business Together When Your Employees Are Everywhere advertisement advertisement If you check emails by phone while on-the-go or work from home occasionally, you’re part of the remote workforce.  Cutting-edge technology and a new generation of entrepreneurs and managers are transforming the concept of the 9-5. In today’s always-on work culture, employees who want flexibility in their schedule, location, and commute are finding more ways to work how, when and where they want than ever before. On this episode of the Productivity Confidential podcast, we sat down with Sara Sutton, CEO and founder of FlexJobs, to talk about the challenges and opportunities of building a remote-first office, why she’s a telecommuting evangelist, and how to get your office to embrace the future of work. Highlights from the podcast:  TED BROWN: You’ve been in this industry for more than a decade now. … [Read more...] about Productivity Confidential: The Future Of Remote Work (podcast)

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on December 14 invoked Mahatma Gandhi's "suggestion" to disband the "Congress as a platform" after India attained independence from the British in 1947.Naidu also said everybody celebrated the Supreme Court's unanimous verdict on the Ayodhya dispute, clearing the decks for the construction of a Ram temple.The vice president was speaking as the chief guest to mark the 40th Foundation Day of the Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA) on the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) campus.Close "Mahatma Gandhi gave two suggestions after Independence. First, he asked for the closure of the Congress as a platform. I am telling you for your information that the Congress was primarily a movement of people of different ideologies," he said. related news Congress stoking violence against amended Citizenship Act: Amit Shah It's time to rise to save Country, its democracy: Sonia Gandhi 'My name is Rahul Gandhi, not Rahul Savarkar; will never … [Read more...] about Vice Prez recalls Mahatma’s ‘view’ to shut Congress platform