Remote & Hybrid Work
Episode 10: Homeworkers Head Back to the Office for Free Aircon
In this episode of Welcome to the New Normal, we’re talking about how workers have been heading back to the office, but is it just for the air conditioning? Many others are running for the hills, looking for new jobs because their companies failed to invest in the right technology to facilitate hybr...
July 28th, 2021
Episode 5: US Federal Employees Look Set for Permanent Hybrid Work
In this episode of Welcome to the New Normal, we discuss how the US government looks set to make hybrid working permanent for many federal employees and contractors. However, research shows that if the hybrid model is going to be a success, it needs to be organized in a “human-centric” way to protec...
June 9th, 2021
Episode 2: Reskilling for the Future of Work
In this episode of Welcome to the New Normal we ask if the upheaval of 2020 has accelerated changes in the way we work and the way we live. What impact has this had on employment, and how many of us are going to have to retrain to stay relevant in a changing jobs market? Tune in to the Welcome to...
May 26th, 2021
Remote Working Productivity: 4 Tips and Tricks
It wasn’t long ago that remote working was seen as a novelty. A lucky few were able to take advantage of work-from-home perks, but only if they had a remote job. Even pre-pandemic, the number of people working from home was steadily increasing at a rate of 10% per year over the past decade. ...
March 31st, 2021
Is the digital workplace the best remote work solution?
A virtual space like the digital workplace is a crucial remote work solution, allowing employees to connect and work together just like in the office. More than that, it’s also a key tool for creating a sense of belonging and company culture....
February 17th, 2021
Discover the Virtual Coffee Machine for Remote Workers
As employees continue to work from home for the foreseeable future, Powell Software has been working on ways to bring the best of office life online. ...
January 18th, 2021
Powell Software Launches Employee Onboarding Templates
Starting a new role is always a challenge for HR and the newcomer, and today’s employees are having to navigate joining a new company remotely....
November 13th, 2020
Step-by-Step Remote Employee Onboarding with Powell Software
The shift in workplace culture towards hybrid working means that today's employees split their time between the office and their home workspaces. One challenge this is causing for organizations is remote employee onboarding. Welcoming onboard new hires who have never stepped foot in the office is a ...
November 4th, 2020
How to Motivate Employees Remotely
Knowing how to motivate employees is always difficult, but never more so than now. So here are 8 ways to motivate your employees, even if they work remotely....
November 3rd, 2020
Build an Employee Advocacy Program With Your Intranet
Half of employees post about their employer on social platforms. But far too many employers do little more than enforce a boilerplate social media policy. As it turns out, this is a major missed opportunity....
September 28th, 2020