WFH vs WFO

WFH vs WFO* – How to Decide Which is Best For You

Natasha JeshaniCOVID-19 Support, Human Resources Tips, Job Search

*Work from home (WFH) vs Work from office (WFO) As the world begins to transition into our new reality in the aftermath of the pandemic, employers and employees alike are being faced with the question – should we go back to the office? Many companies have begun allowing room for dialogue to open up the possibility of letting staff decide for themselves which they prefer. If your workplace has started hashing out this discussion, then you know that this debate is fraught with pros and cons. So how do you decide? Career Contacts is here to help! We’ve compiled some key factors to consider as you weigh your options, and we’ve provided an interactive checklist to help you make the best call for your current lifestyle. WFH vs WFO – How to decide which is best for you Here are some aspects to think about: Commute Commuting is perhaps one of the most widely deliberated topics when discussing the pros and cons of WFH vs WFO. Depending on how far you live from your workplace, and how strenuous the drive or transit is, commuting may be one of the biggest factors that you consider when deciding where you want to …

How your team feels matters

How Your Team Feels Matters – Here’s Why

Natasha JeshaniExecutive Leadership, Human Resources Tips, Job Search

How often do you consider the feelings of your team when you make a company-wide decision? How your team feels matters. Here’s why. As organizations begin their back to work programs, many have provided surveys to get a sense of where their teams are at. While we are huge advocates of listening your people, it can do more damage if you hear them, but don’t actually do anything about what they ask for.  Let’s start with a little story.  Company A and Company B both want return to office programs in place. In both cases, the following is true:  Ideally, they’d prefer if everyone comes back 5 days a week  The staff have been working remotely since March 2020 with little disruption to revenue streams  Both have conducted surveys in which most of their staff want to remain 80-100% remote  Both are aware that not maintaining WFH options has consequences  Company A sends employees back to the office and continues business as usual with little to no support or consideration of their team’s feelings. Company B, however, considers all of the following, starting with these simple steps that we believe are vital to a strong employee experience, strategic for higher …

Checking in with your teams; a message on mental health in the workplace

Natasha JeshaniNews

Checking in with your teams is really about starting from a place of authenticity, genuine care and compassion. As many companies feel the uncertainty of the world and how their teams are doing, it is so important to take the time to check in with your teams to determine how they are coping, what they need, and how you can support. The worst thing we can do as leadership is to make assumption. One employees’ paradise is another employees’ battleground. After months of supporting our clients and teams both onsite and remotely, we worked together to come up with 5 tips on how to effectively check in with your teams: 1. Be proactive When approaching your employees, the number one thing we would tell you, is that employees feel most supported when they don’t need the help, but know it’s available if and when they do. This means that you don’t wait for the forest to burn down, you reach out before the kindle even begins. This holds true for everyone on the team; from your internal and external teams, remote and onsite, and the most junior employees right through to c-suite. This is the time to make everyone feel …