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Balancing Autonomy and In-Office Mandates for a Post-Pandemic Workforce

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Digital Journal

Kamales Lardi

A digital thought leader explores the delicate balance needed to entice employees back into the office.

Overview

Dating back to the 1920s, the traditional 40-hour work week has been represented by five days working on-site, but this old norm has become a common challenge in the post-pandemic workplace. The global shift in operations and elevation of technology to empower remote workers has challenged how organizations continue to operate and define an effective workforce.Forward-thinking companies are redesigning their workplaces with brain health at the forefront of design, in an effort to motivate employees. Brain-healthy design considers the many ways that cognition interacts with environment by nurturing conditions to enhance both job performance and well-being. A recent BrainHealth study has shown workspaces designed to encourage focus, collaboration, innovation and reflection help to boost overall wellness for individuals as well as quality of work and feelings of connectedness among teams. Read the full article in Digital Journal

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