Rethinking Remote Work, Productivity, and Engagement Assumptions

FAST COMPANY – Managers need to reassess assumptions about remote work, productivity, and employee engagement. Misconceptions that remote work lowers productivity can be counterproductive; embracing flexibility can actually boost performance. Overestimating productivity often leads to burnout; recognizing and addressing signs of overwork is essential. Additionally, assuming engagement means constant availability can harm work-life balance. Clear expectations and boundaries foster a healthier work environment. These adjustments can significantly enhance team effectiveness and workplace success.

By ISABEL VALLE | JUN 17, 2024

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Reviving a Failing Franchise: Leadership and Customer-Centric Strategies

ENTREPRENEUR – Kenny Clark, a Texan, wanted to buy a Minuteman Press franchise but found the cost of opening a new location too high. Instead, he decided to buy a failing location and turn it around. This strategy is often overlooked in franchising, but there’s plenty of supply. Clark bought a failing store for $11,000 and turned its annual revenue from $30,000 to over $750,000. Franchise turnarounds are a great opportunity for savvy business operators, but they’re not as easy as they might appear. To succeed in a franchise turnaround, the 3 essentials are: fixing your team, reputation, and community relationship. Clark learned these lessons through his experience. He had to rebuild the store’s reputation and become essential to his community to catapult the turnaround truly.

By LIZ BRODY | JUL 16, 2024
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Integrating Innovation with Core Values for Sustainable Growth

FORTUNE – Jeroen Temmerman advises managers to balance innovation with core company values. Encouraging creative solutions within the company’s mission ensures consistent growth and stability. Aligning the company’s vision with both short-term and long-term goals aids in navigating market changes effectively. Emphasizing employee development and leveraging diverse perspectives fosters sustainable success. Maintaining adaptability and resilience in a competitive landscape is key to ongoing organizational prosperity.

By ORIANNA ROSA ROYLE | JUN 22, 2024

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Remote Meetings Struggle with Inclusivity, Especially for Women

FAST COMPANY – Remote workplaces may find it easier to hire a diverse range of people, but remote meetings fall short in inclusivity. An analysis of 200 hours of meeting data, split evenly between in-person and remote settings, reveals that as meeting size increases, participation rates drop, with remote meetings showing a significantly lower participation rate than in-person ones. In meetings with nine to ten attendees, only 55% of participants in in-person meetings contribute, compared to just a third in remote meetings. This trend worsens for women; their participation rates decline faster in remote settings than in in-person ones. For example, in remote meetings with ten attendees, 30% fewer women participate compared to men, whereas the gap is only 12% in in-person meetings.

By KIERAN SNYDER | JUL 10, 2024
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