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Helen heads up Kadence's People and Partnerships teams. She looks after Kadence's employees, as well as our customers and partners. She cares deeply about how distributed work can drive better business outcomes and a happier, healthier workforce. Based in Amsterdam, she enjoys exploring the city and the other parts of Europe on her doorstep with her young family.
If your teams are making a transition from remote working to hybrid working, welcome them back to the office. Think effective organizational communication among in-person or remote employees, improved meeting ideas, and enhanced employee well-being, among other things. Whether you are the employer, a manager, or an employee, getting back to the office is touchy. […]
In a recent webinar, the team at Kadence shared valuable insights with their customers on the evolving landscape of hybrid work. As organizations navigate the complexities of balancing office and remote work, learning from others as well as utilizing innovative solutions all help to optimize the hybrid work paradigm. Here’s what happened. The traditional 9-to-5 […]
The U.K. government is making a push to embed flexible work and the right to disconnect into the workplace culture. These initiatives reflect a significant shift in how we as a society have been thinking about work-life balance, employee well-being, and productivity. Flexible work is no longer just a trend—it’s the future of work. The […]
Helen Attia and Dave Cairns on why in-person moments still matter for distributed teams, and how to create them with intention.
As we navigate the modern work landscape, the traditional 9-to-5 model is rapidly losing its relevance. Enter asynchronous work—a transformative approach that transcends time zones and fixed schedules. I recently chatted with Paige Goldstein, a self-proclaimed digital nomad and co-host of the Fill Your Sol podcast. We chatted about her flexible style of working and […]
Effective internal communication is the lifeblood of any thriving organization. It ensures that everyone is aligned, informed, and engaged, driving productivity and job satisfaction. However, many companies struggle with fostering clear and open communication among employees. If you’re looking to improve your internal communications, you’re in the right place. I recently spoke to Internal Communications […]
As the world continues to embrace the hybrid work model, companies must rethink and redesign their office space to cater to both in-office and remote employees. I spoke to Bex Moorhouse, Founder and Director of Invigorate Spaces Ltd – a corporate wellbeing consultancy that helps companies curate its built environments, people experiences and culture. This […]
HR expert Michelle Hartley on the small, frequent gestures that build team culture in hybrid work, and nine micro moments any manager can start using.
As Head of People and Partnerships at Kadence, one of the things I ask myself most regularly is “how do we better communicate as a team?”. Operating as a distributed team, we are spread all over the world. For that reason, it’s really important for us to feel like we don’t sacrifice on connection and […]
Gallup recently found that only 12% of hybrid workers benefit from hybrid policies decided by their individual team. Crucially — they also found that this small group is also the most engaged. It seems that when employees are given the trust and autonomy to make their own decisions — and be really heard by their team members — […]
As we step into a future where the lines between our professional and personal lives are increasingly blurred. The need for smarter, more flexible workspaces has never been more apparent. The public sector, traditionally seen as a bastion of the ‘old ways’ of working, is now at the forefront of this transformation. I recently sat […]
In March 2024, Dave Cairns, formerly Senior Vice President of Office Leasing at CBRE Canada, joined Kadence as its Future of Work Strategist.
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