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We Need to Rethink Normal, Not Return to It
By Diane Mulcahy*Work was ripe for disruption long before 2020. The fundamental structure of work, and the ways we work, haven't kept pace with technology, with corporate needs to access the right talent at the right time, or with workers' preferences for greater flexibility and control.Now that it's been disrupted – now that how and where and when we work has all fundamentally changed – we aren't likely to revert to the way we used to work. There is no…
Posted by: The ADP Team 27 Aug 2020 | 0 Comments
Meet Me in the Middle: Why Creating Meaningful Connections Matters More than Ever
The rapid shift to remote work has fundamentally changed the way we work day-to-day. While this change highlights the amazing human capacity for ingenuity and innovation, it also comes with deep social side effects. Loneliness and isolation are on the rise as employees struggle to balance personal and professional obligations at scale when the boundaries between home and work have disappeared.As a result, creating meaningful connections matters more than ever when it comes to boosting employee engagement, reducing team member…
Posted by: The ADP Team 13 Aug 2020 | 0 Comments
Leveling Up Your Contingent Workforce
By Diane Mulcahy*Shifts in corporate supply and demand as a result of the global health event, and the halt of business travel have led to an increase in contingent workers for many companies. Independent workers give businesses more flexibility to staff up and down as the market environment changes, and to access the precise skills, expertise, and experience where and when they need it.The need for the resiliency and flexibility that contingent workers provide is only increasing. There is still…
Posted by: The ADP Team 15 Jul 2020 | 0 Comments
How Employers Can Show Their Character and Stand Out in Trying Times
During the global health event, employers are being presented with a unique opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to their employees. There are many ways for employers to show their employees, new hires, and potential employees their character during this time. This organizational character is also a pivotal part of an employer’s brand which impacts employee retention, engagement and performance.Here is how an organization today can positively impact employee engagement, performance, and bottom line:Flexible Work SchedulesThere is no time like the…
Posted by: The ADP Team 18 Jun 2020 | 0 Comments
5 Tips on How to Work from Home (When Your Significant Other is, too)
Consider these scheduling and productivity tips from a veteran of at-home co-working.We’ve all seen the funny memes about couples working from home and inventing fake co-workers to take the blame for bad behavior:“Oh look, ‘Sam’ left the dishes in the sink again.”You’re probably wondering what makes me qualified to give advice on this subject? My husband and I both work from home full time and have for the past five years, and we each have demanding schedules that involve a…
Posted by: The ADP Team 08 Apr 2020 | 0 Comments