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New episode of Remote Work Radio | |
In this episode of Remote Work Radio our host, Marta Nielsen, and her colleague, Katie Christensen of USU Extension's Remote Online Initiative, interview Jill Christensen, a top-rated global speaker and employee engagement expert. Jill shares her strategies for re-engaging employees, drawing on her extensive experience as a former Fortune 500 corporate communications executive and Six Sigma Green Belt.
With her insights on attracting, retaining, and engaging remote employees, Jill provides valuable takeaways for enhancing productivity and organizational success in the remote work era. Tune in to learn how business leaders can nurture a more engaged and productive remote workforce. | |
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New course: Hybrid-Remote Operations | |
Equip yourself with the tools to introduce, manage, and optimize remote and hybrid teams. In this 10-module, self-paced course, you'll learn to: - Understand the history and suitability of remote work for different roles.
- Navigate the challenges and opportunities of hybrid-remote operations.
- Evaluate your organization's needs and the benefits of a hybrid-remote model.
- Develop a strategic plan for transitioning to hybrid-remote operations.
Completion time: 2 hours. Includes interactive modules and practical examples. Earn a certificate and online badge upon completion. | |
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New CRM and Revenue Operations program at Dixie Technical College | |
Our friends at Dixie Tech College are excited to announce their new CRM and Revenue Operations program! This is an eight-month program that will teach you the skills you need to become a CRM admin, developer, or find other (remote) career opportunities in the field of revenue operations. Students will gain experience with industry-leading software like Salesforce and HubSpot. Oh, and financial aid is available. | |
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Solving workplace conflict when your team is remote
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Overcoming remote team conflict Workplace conflict is unavoidable and is a byproduct of diverse perspectives, goals, and interactions.
However, conflict in remote teams is new and uniquely challenging. And unmanaged conflict can harm collaboration, performance, and long-term team cohesion and capability.
This article suggests five strategies for leading a virtual team successfully out of conflict.
- Setting clear goals and objectives.
- Establishing communication guidelines.
- Facilitating virtual team-building activities.
- Promoting intercultural awareness.
- Utilizing conflict resolution training or leading by example.
The article also has examples and tips for applying each strategy effectively with your team to help you successfully navigate conflict. | |
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Full-time in-office drops to 31% of firms
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The percentage of US firms embracing work location flexibility continues to rise.
As of Q2 2024, 69% of US-headquartered companies on an industry-weighted basis offer some degree of work location flexibility for corporate employees. Just 31% require full-time, in-office work.
This is a high watermark for flexibility and represents a significant shift over time. Just five quarters ago, the US was roughly evenly split, with 51% of companies offering work location flexibility and 49% requiring full-time, in-office.
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