Manulife CEO Gori Says Remote Work Is ‘Incredibly’ Effective

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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

Remote Work Brings More Meetings, Longer Workdays

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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

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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