Balancing Distance and Safety with Productivity at Work
Since COVID-19 forced millions of Americans to abruptly shift to working remotely in March 2020, there have been plenty of headlines hypothesizing that the office was dead. It’s very much
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How to Help Remote Teams Stay Engaged in 2021
While companies plan for a return to the office, many employees are also taking advantage of flexible schedules and hybrid work environments. For employees, it’s easy to see why: there’s
What The Future Workplace Might Look Like
There’s been a seismic shift in the business world. COVID-19 has shaken things up and changed how we work. The role of the office has changed. Remote work has proven
The Employee Engagement Metrics That Matter
Engagement measures the emotional commitment employees have toward a company, its goals, vision, and other employees. While it's largely a human resources issue, it's also a business problem. Engagement really
Workplace Talk: Focus on Flex. Past, Present, and Future
This article is part of the "CORT Workplace Talk" series where Melanie Jones, CORT’s National Director, CRE Partnerships, sits down with thought leaders in commercial real estate to discuss advancements,
Create a Safe Workplace From Conference Room to Lounge
Companies all over the nation are coming back to work, and yours may be one of them. Even as we return to some semblance of normal operation, safety in the
Preparing the Work Area: Helping Employers Return to Business
Many employees are ready to get back to working in the office. A recent JLL survey of more than 2,000 global office employees revealed that three in four workers are
Why Workers Want to Return to Work in 2021
Prior to the pandemic, remote work was viewed as a privilege by most. In 2020, however, businesses and employees scrambled to set up virtual workplaces and continue operations despite not
Key Considerations in Designing a Return to Work Plan
Reopening your office after COVID-19 isn’t a decision that you can make lightly or on the fly. Creating a plan takes time and careful consideration. Decisions have consequences, and nobody
6 Signs Your Remote Employees Feel Isolated
2020 brought us a major shift in the way we work. At many companies, employees were sent home to work remotely in an effort to stay safe and help stop