Author: Sami Kritz

Work-from-home burnout can sneak up on you quickly. Those extra 45 minutes you spend on a project outside work hours can be more detrimental than you realize. Aside from abiding by a strict schedule, there are a few other ways to prevent the negativity that comes along with burnout. Some people are so grateful to be working from home (or are worried they’ll be called back to the office if they slip up) that they do more than is expected of them. While there are some benefits to this mentality, if you overdo it, you’ll likely suffer. You may suffer…

An organized manager leads an organized and productive team. You can work in harmony by setting clear standards for yourself and your employees. Using time management skills and techniques will allow you to maximize your focus and productivity, and minimize distractions. A remote manager with proper time management skills can inspire their team to follow suit, enriching company productivity. Most people aren’t born with time management skills; they learn them. And no matter your age, it’s never too late to learn. Whether you use time blocking, the Eisenhower Matrix, or the Eat That Frog technique, finding the best way to…

While public speaking, underperforming, and rejection are common workplace fears, chatting with coworkers is a new struggle for many employees returning to the office. Learning how to ease employees’ anxiety and help build connections will create a more productive, connected, and healthy workplace. Social anxiety is more prevalent than ever as we reintegrate into our normal lives. At work, people don’t know how to speak to each other. Some are meeting each other for the first time, and others are out of social practice. Why Are People Feeling Socially Awkward About Returning to the Office? After years of virtual connections,…

Quiet quitting, aka employee disengagement, has plagued workplaces for decades, but more so in the past few years. Without direct supervision and motivation, many employees do the bare minimum needed to get by. The phrase “quiet quitting” was coined by Bryan Creely (an ex-corporate recruiter) in 2009 but went viral on TikTok in 2022. It refers to employees who feel underappreciated, undervalued, or stagnant and show less and less interest in their job until they finally quit or are let go. 9 Signs of Quiet Quitting In-person or remote, spotting a quiet quitter doesn’t require investigative skills. A quiet quitter…

Baby boomers are on their way out, and Gen Z is on their way in. Much like clothing styles, music, and trends, the way we work is evolving. What does this mean for CEOs and established businesses? What changes do the new and old generations of job seekers want to see? Not all generations are rooting for remote work. Recent studies show that Gen Z, millennials, Gen X, and baby boomers have different opinions. Before interviewing your next candidate, learn a little more about how each generation tends to feel about work environments. In-office vs. Remote Work The number of…

After working at home during the pandemic, workers are finding returning to the office a costly change. Aside from spending more time and energy commuting, many workers now have to dig into their pockets to cover expenses they did not have at home. For three years, three months, and five days, we worked from home, cooked our meals, made our own coffees, and wore business shirts with sweatpants. However, since the WHO announced the end of the public health emergency, many companies are forcing employees back to the office. Aside from spending more time and energy, returning to the office…