As the threat of the pandemic recedes, an increasing number of companies are asking—and some requiring—employees to return to the office. Asking remote workers to return to the office is a complex issue. In this point-of-view, Blanchard examines the issue in detail and shares our perspective on successfully navigating the challenge.
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Culture expert Stan Slap shares proven solutions for gaining the commitment of your manager culture, an ingredient essential to driving your organization's success.
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This is an important skill as we try to figure out what the post-COVID workplace looks like.
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Organizations have an opportunity to intentionally increase trust with their people by the open and collaborative way they handle plans for people returning to the office.
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Good virtual leadership is about doing all the important things leaders need to do, but in a different medium and environment.