Manulife Financial Corp. Chief Executive Officer Roy Gori isn’t in a hurry to bring the insurer’s employees back to the office, and when he does, they’ll still have plenty of flexibility to work from home. The company hasn’t set a date to bring workers back, and it will continue to allow them to perform some… Continue reading Manulife CEO Gori Says Remote Work Is ‘Incredibly’ Effective
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Remote Work Brings More Meetings, Longer Workdays
As more people work from home, one feature of the typical workday appears to be changing shape: the humble meeting. This essential workday function, once carried out in conference rooms, cafés, or in the office kitchen, is becoming more frequent—and with more meetings comes a longer day overall. In a recently released working paper from… Continue reading Remote Work Brings More Meetings, Longer Workdays
How the Pandemic May Permanently Change Work-Life Balance
When it comes to helping employees balance work hours with relaxation, Acuity Insurance Chief Executive Officer Ben Salzmann has a unique tool at his disposal: a 65-foot Ferris wheel. Before the pandemic struck, Salzmann would regularly fire up the amusement-park staple inside the company’s Sheboygan, Wisconsin, headquarters. About twice a month, employees were invited to… Continue reading How the Pandemic May Permanently Change Work-Life Balance