Too many workplaces now suffer from 'productivity paranoia', where leaders believe there's been a drop in work activity, and employees feel like their every move is being scrutinised.
Employees involved in an 'adaptive workplace' pilot have returned to the office at twice the rate of those in traditional workspaces, a new report shows.
HR executives who are struggling to convince their CEOs to "get with the times" and embrace new ways of working shouldn't rely on data alone, as the resistance they face might have more to do with emotion, an expert says.
Some 71% of business leaders aren't ruling out moving to a four-day week within five years, while most want their workers back in the office more days this year, according to new research.
Kellogg is reporting record engagement scores and feedback that exceeded its expectations, after allowing employees to drive its approach to hybrid working and office returns, its HR leader says.
Positive work relationships are crucial to employees' mental health, but many people are now struggling to build meaningful connections with their colleagues, says a psychologist.
The novelty of working from home is already "waning", according to a global thought leader who predicts a fall in remote working this year. Meanwhile Australian research shows employers are eager to increase office time.
Employers can regain some of the water-cooler conversations and incidental learning opportunities they've lost with hybrid work by moving elements of work into the metaverse, a technology and collaboration specialist says.
Accountability is one of the basic elements that keep high-performing teams on track, but it hasn't been a big priority recently and some cracks in teams are starting to show as a result, according to a leadership and performance specialist.
This year should see more attention paid to "bridging roles", "redundant communication" and "supreme time wasters" as organisations strive to boost workplace collaboration, new research suggests.
