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The External Factors That Influence How We Feel About Remote Working

The Horizons Tracker

The researchers analyzed a number of interviews about remote working that were undertaken during the 2008 financial crisis. By contrast, employees who view remote working as a fundamental benefit to them would be far more willing to participate in the program, and often were already taking advantage of the opportunity to work remotely.

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Healing Our Workplaces through Cultures of Connection

Michael Lee Stallard

“Given the profound consequences of loneliness and isolation [on individual and societal health], we have an opportunity, and an obligation, to make the same investments in addressing social connection that we have made in addressing tobacco use, obesity, and the addiction crisis.”

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A 100-Year Old Journey of Human Resource Management

HR Digest

They introduced concepts like employee benefits, job security, and participation plans. Mayo recognized that workers were complex individuals, greatly influenced by the organizational structure around them. HRM found itself in the midst of a crisis, but this time, it had become an established part of organizations.

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Make Change Work

Leading Blog

Change agents have a unique ability to put a crisis into perspective while creating a sense of hope about the future.” Past experience influences perception, and perception influences every aspect of the change process. Change always comes with a cost, even if the change was positive and you participated.

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Social Stigma Can Prevent Those With Debt Problems Getting Help

The Horizons Tracker

As the cost-of-living crisis bites, a growing number of people are experiencing debt issues. The participants had an average household income of $86,000 and an average consumer debt of $36,000 (not including mortgages). This is not always easy, however, given the social stigma associated with the issue.

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Crowdsourcing Stories From The Coronavirus Pandemic

The Horizons Tracker

Aside from being an enormous economic and social crisis, the coronavirus pandemic is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating periods of modern human history. “While each of us may be alone in our day-to-day experience, we are participating in an emerging global crisis, ” they say.

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Let’s Make a Deal: Building a Strong Company Culture is Everyone’s Business

HR Digest

So, buckle up for a roller-coaster ride through the realms of responsibilities and the paradigms of participation in creating a culture that sings in harmony with the company’s ethos. It’s no longer an elusive concept influenced by everyone but led by no one. Setting the Stage: The Evolution of Company Culture A.

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