COVID-19

Returning to Work: 4 Things You Should Be Asking In Your Employee Survey

By Claire Hastwell and Marcus Erb. If your return-to-work survey is only asking employees about face shields and hand sanitizer stations, you’re not asking the questions that will help you steer your business through the uncertainty of returning to the office after quarantine. Employees’ concerns run much deeper than protocols. What’s crucial right now is asking …

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3 Strategies for a Thriving Post-COVID Workplace From Best Workplaces™

“It pains me to say this after investing in new facilities just prior to COVID, but we may never return to the office in the way we operated before,” Ken Booth, CFO of Credit Acceptance declared in a recent Great Place to Work® webinar. “Many employees have asked to continue to work remotely and we can see this …

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The Crucial Role of Reliable and Trustworthy Managers During A Recession

Earlier this week, I was on a Zoom meeting with a senior leader from a well-known global organization. It was clear from the outset of the call that she was distracted and struggling with an interaction she had with her leader. “Do you want to talk about it?” I asked her. She described a situation that …

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It’s Time to Rethink Job Perks for a Post Pandemic World

How do companies retain and attract talent if they don’t have an actual place for employees to go to anymore? What kinds of things do employees want to see if remote work becomes the new normal? Buffet-style cafeterias, exotic team retreats and spa services feel like a lifetime ago – and it’s unlikely they’ll return …

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6 Tips For Creating A High-Trust Remote Work Culture

Managing successful remote teams requires trust, open communication and patience. By applying six actionable tips, you can ensure that your teams are fully engaged and functioning smoothly. Teams all over the world have been getting accustomed to working remotely as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change how businesses operate. Kerry Wekelo manages a remote team …

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Returning to Work – 4 Principles for Reopening Safely

Leaders across the country and globe are trying to figure out how to return employees to work. They are restarting operations or ramping up business. In many cases, they are asking employees to return to offices and factories shut down since March. It’s a moment of great hope, as leaders and teams begin to build a brighter …

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4 Ways Your Company Can Support Working Parents During COVID-19

In recent weeks, many companies have had to embrace telecommuting and remote work in order to continue to operate during the quarantines that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused. These changes challenge all employees, but they may be particularly difficult for parents. With school facilities closed and children at home, the lines between work life and personal life …

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3 Ideas To Engage Remote Teams: Lessons from Experienced Best Workplaces

As we become more comfortable working from home, the next question on the minds of many companies is: How can we keep people inspired and motivated through social distancing times? In a post-COVID-19 world, companies will benefit from the learnings of the current virtual work experiences. A recent World Economic Forum study on employment trends found that …

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3 Strategies for Better Mental Health in the Workplace During a Crisis

COVID-19 has taken a toll on Holly Petroff’s wellbeing. One that took a while for her to realize. Petroff, executive vice president at Great Place to Work®, told attendees of our weekly “Together” webinar that she was going full-steam at the outset of the “shelter-at-home” period last month. She even teased her husband for taking …

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