Why flexible working in the “new normal” will be good for business
We’ve had a fair bit to say about flexible work here at Weekly10. Our points usually focus on why it’s so popular, and what benefits it has for employee wellbeing and engagement. But this time, we’d like to focus on
Dispelling the myths around introverts in the workplace
It’s no secret that a lot of things in society are geared towards extraverts. Humans are an inherently social species, so it makes sense that social behaviour tends to get championed and rewarded. This can often be to the detriment
After COVID-19: Return to work and the “new normal”
COVID-19 has left the whole world shaken. There’s a lot of debate going on about how soon life will return to normal, and whether things will ever be quite the same as used to be. Certainly the 'post COVID19 return to
Boosting productivity through empathy
Any business that aims to succeed knows the importance of productivity. But here’s the thing: The productivity in the office highly depends on the one leading the herd. As with all teams, a team leader should have the necessary set
How do you build trust in remote teams? 10 key elements for a better remote work culture.
Prior to March 2020, remote work practices for knowledge-based workers were on the rise and had been for over 10 years. With as many as 95% of workers desiring the ability to work away from base to at least some
Wellbeing in remote teams: A manager’s duty of care
One of the most important facets of being a great manager is the duty of care you have to your employees. The term “workplace wellbeing” is a common one, but slightly misleading. A manager’s duty of care extends to all
Beware the remote work cabin fever – What is cabin fever and how to stave it off
While self-isolation in the face of COVID-19 is certainly necessary, that doesn’t make it easy. You start to lose track of how many days have gone by, the places you used to go become hard to remember, and you could
Managing remote teams: Adapting your management style
Managing other people is a complicated, multi-faceted job at the best of times. It can be hard enough to balance the aims of the business against the needs of your staff even when they’re all in the same place. Throw
The phases of remote work change: achieving success when WFH
How do we say this…working remotely can be a difficult, costly and not all that fruitful exercise. Whether enforced or planned, remote work can be a big upheaval for companies with a lot of learning and adapting along the way to success.
How to work from home effectively: Top tools and tips for remote working.
As COVID-19 spreads and toilet paper becomes worth its weight in gold, businesses are implementing remote working practices in order to keep staff safe. But if you’re new to the world of working remotely, working from home can be an