Kadence journal
Ideas, news and practical perspectives on the workplace.
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 — […]
The world of work is going through a mental health challenge. The rise of remote working — with all of its great benefits – has meant employees are more socially isolated than they ever have been. Our work schedules are now flexible and adaptable, and that’s great — but not when it comes at the […]
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 […]
Is your company moving towards a hybrid model of work? Are you worried how you can ensure employee productivity when they are not in the office? HR managers find themselves at the forefront of delivering success when companies move to the hybrid model. There are natural concerns about: These can feel daunting as companies embrace […]
In the move towards more flexible ways of working, modern organizations are having to get smarter about how they use space. That means integrating a hybrid operating platform and making sure existing office space is used effectively. For others, it means giving their employees access to flexible workspaces near them. Through my experiences with WorkFLEX, […]
As the founder of wmpeople, I’ve witnessed firsthand the evolution of flexible working and its impact on countless lives. Over the years, my platforms have become a haven for parents and caregivers seeking work that accommodates their unique life circumstances. In its early days, flexible working was often equated with part-time roles or job-sharing arrangements. There […]
For over three decades, I’ve been exploring and advocating for smarter, more flexible ways of working. As the founding editor of Flexibility and author of the Smart Working Handbook, I help organizations embrace a more strategic approach to modernizing their working practices. Smart Working isn’t just about choosing where to work. It’s a holistic method […]
Before we discuss what a human-centric workplace is, we must define what it is to be human. From poets, philosophers, anthropologists, religious bodies, scientists, politicians, and artists. Despite the efforts, the answers are diverse and inconclusive, because believing in a single answer would create silos between the brain, emotion, the body and so forth; we […]
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