Working longer hours remote, and concern about losing work flexibility
A roundup of the latest remote work news and insights
This week brought a fantastic opportunity for inspiration and connection for remote work advocates all around the world during the Remote Aid conference. I participated in the virtual conference and was excited to hear from innovators and creators who are quickly bringing the future of work to the globe.
I talked to participants from all around the world in the networking lounge and heard from top experts about how remote work is the future for businesses and organizations everywhere. Recordings of the sessions will soon be posted on the Running Remote YouTube channel and I’m sure I’ll be referring to many of the excellent presentations in future newsletters.
It’s exciting to see the growing movement of leaders who want to change the way we work by empowering workers and liberating them from antiquated models of work.
Here are some of the remote work/conscious leadership content I found interesting this week:
One key insight for me: While the article acknowledges remote work is here to stay because of increased productivity and flexibility, it also shares the challenges for so many who had remote work thrust upon them without a plan during a global pandemic. Working with a coach is the best way to help your team make the transition and create strategies to avoid burnout and frustration for long term success.
Help Scout offered this article on how to be productive while your kids are at home.
One key insight for me: Take a moment at the end of each day to assess what worked and what didn’t then adjust. The article covers specific activities you can do with each age range of children. It also encourages parents to have the right mindset: be flexible, ask for help, set reasonable expectations.
One key insight for me: “[W]e should consider that we might never get this highly concentrated dosage of personal time ever again. If this happens to be a once-in-a-lifetime event, how can we make the most of it?” Brooke shares 3 ways we can begin to develop ourselves personally and feel secure during this uncertain time.
One key insight for me: “The worst thing that companies can do is ignore what they have learned about their workforce and how they like to operate. Companies who have resisted the new world of work until now have had their worlds turned upside down, but there is a real opportunity for HR leaders to help them continue their digital transformation.”
As we develop our conscious leadership, a key component is becoming mindful of our inner beliefs and creating space between thoughts and actions. A great way to do so is to practice mindfulness and meditation. Many of our team members are also experiencing anxiety and fear right now. They will need, and be receptive to, practices such as mindfulness in the workplace to help them overcome the heavy energies and emotions they’re experiencing.
To help with this concern, Mindful Leader will be hosting a workplace mindfulness summit on May 4th. This summit could help guide you in establishing practices and support for your team so they are mentally and emotionally healthy. Let me know if you attend and what mindful practices you’ll be providing for your team!
Work happy. Live happy. BE happy.
Meredith
I will soon be launching a training series for employers and employees to hone their remote work skills. Stay posted for these exciting and timely new courses!
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