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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Many organizations are embracing hybrid teams (a mixture of onsite and remote employees) as a model of working in the post-COVID19 world. Hybrid teams are not new, but this model of working is new...
Organizations and their team members can successfully navigate the unique challenges of a hybrid work environment by focusing on the right strategies says virtual work expert John Hester.
Blanchard trust practice leader Randy Conley shows how leaders can improve trust in their organization by identifying potential gaps that trip up even the best of leaders.
Bestselling author Craig Weber shares how to develop conversation skills that keep communication open, balanced, and learning-focused when dealing with important issues.
Hiring and retaining workers is the defining challenge as we move nearer to the post-pandemic workplace.
Culture expert Stan Slap shares proven solutions for gaining the commitment of your manager culture, an ingredient essential to driving your organization's success.
Dear Madeleine, Before COVID, I led a high performing, intact team. There are twelve of us and we all used to work in one office. I hired three new people just as the stay-at-home order was...
The results of our latest poll of leadership, learning, and talent development professionals shows how much post-pandemic work policies are evolving.
Explore four key areas that are crucial for success in a hybrid work environment.
This is an important skill as we try to figure out what the post-COVID workplace looks like.
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.
Scott Blanchard, president of The Ken Blanchard Companies shares a three-step process for successful organizational change.
Culture thought leader and bestselling author, Stan Slap shows you how to get the unhesitating support of your employee culture as your company gets back to moving forward.
Bestselling business author Ken Blanchard shares three leadership fundamentals as people return to the work environment.
A misnomer is floating around—the concept of return-to-work. This phrase conjures up images of coming back from a sabbatical, a leave of absence, or maternity/paternity leave. But today,...
Hybrid teams are nothing new. Pre-COVID, many hybrid virtual teams existed. Some team members worked from the office full time, some worked from home or from the road full time, and others did a...
Bestselling authors Scott Blanchard and Stan Slap share strategies for successfully returning to the workplace post COVID.
In several parts of the world, particularly the United States, restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic are beginning to ease. Some organizations have already announced plans to return...
Virtual leaders should focus on three key areas: being attentive and mindful, fostering community, and accelerating performance and development.
Good virtual leadership is about doing all the important things leaders need to do, but in a different medium and environment.