Boosting Job Performance When Working from Home: Four Key Strategies Anita C. Keller, Caroline Knight, Sharon K. Parker Barbara Ruland / Tuesday, June 30, 2020 0 15693 Article rating: 5.0 The outbreak of COVID-19 forced many companies to adopt remote work practices, including many who traditionally did not support flexible work arrangements. Several of these companies have now embraced remote working, claiming people’s productivity during this time means they will allow more flexibility in the future. But are managers prepared for such a shift? Do organizations have in place what is needed for workers to be productive at home over the much longer haul? Read more
Using emotional intelligence to take care of yourself and others in a virtual world Victoria Mattingly, PhD, CEO & Founder of Mattingly Solutions Barbara Ruland / Monday, May 18, 2020 0 8061 Article rating: 3.0 For those of us fortunate to still have jobs in a COVID-19 world, I’m right alongside you, learning how to navigate a 100% remote role in a 100% virtual marketplace. Although we’re the lucky ones able to still perform our job during this unprecedented time…it doesn’t mean this #remotelife is easy. Fortunately, we also have resources we can use to buffer or counteract the demands being placed on us in our remote work-life. Job resources refer to any physical, psychological, social, or organizational aspects we can use to complete our work, achieve our goals, reduce the effect of remote work-life demands, and promote personal growth, learning, and development. Read more
Caught in the Middle: 10 Tips for Managers Leading From Home Tammy D. Allen, University of South Florida and Mark L. Poteet, Organizational Research & Solutions Barbara Ruland / Tuesday, May 5, 2020 0 14289 Article rating: 5.0 Since millions of workers have shifted to remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic, managers are currently faced with full time remote work themselves as well as the task of supervising remote employees who may never have worked remotely before. Managers can be “caught in the middle” – working to meet the expectations of their bosses while managing the performance and concerns of their teams. The two of us have conducted research on remote work (Tammy) and coached leaders during the pandemic (Mark). Below we offer tips for managers who are leading from home. Read more
Seven Things to Build Agility and Resilience Elaine Pulakos & Tracy Kantrowitz Barbara Ruland / Tuesday, April 21, 2020 0 7819 Article rating: 4.0 The disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented global uncertainty for individuals and organizations that demands agility and resilience. Even before the pandemic, companies were working to build these characteristics in order to remain competitive amidst a flurry of unpredictable change. But now, the need for Read more
Seven tips to help your business survive the COVID-19 crisis Neil Morelli and Susan Chu Barbara Ruland / Friday, April 17, 2020 0 7050 Article rating: 3.0 “In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity,” Sun Tzu, Art of War. For some of us, the world may seem like it’s spinning out of control and we’re spinning out of control with it. Many of us have never experienced a world changing event like the global COVID-19 pandemic, and hopefully, this will be a once in a lifetime moment. As entrepreneurs, we’re used to risk. We took risks to take an idea, craft and mold that idea, and build something that we think would be valuable to society. Our businesses grew out of creativity, passion, and drive. At our most optimistic moments, we believe that the same creativity, innovation, and drive will help us get through this crisis, while displaying our values and character along the way. Read more