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💻 Empowering Neurodiversity in Today’s Flexible Workplace: Strategies and Tips for Inclusive Remote Work Practices 📈📉Due to the pandemic, the workplace landscape has significantly shifted towards increased flexibility, with hybrid and remote working becoming the new norm. While this transition has brought numerous advantages for neurodivergent individuals, such as greater autonomy and reduced sensory overload, it has also presented unique challenges. 📋 To effectively support neurodivergent remote workers, organisations must implement tailored strategies in respect to: 1)   Clear communication channels; 2)   Online meetings; 3)   Virtual accessibility; 4)   Reasonable adjustments. 💡 For neurodivergent individuals navigating remote work environments, consider the following tips: 1)   Choosing the right work environment: selecting optimal work environments is paramount, especially in organisations that provide flexible working options. If working from home is filled with distractions, opting for the office may be the wisest choice. However, if working from home is preferred then ensure to pick a conducive workspace, minimising potential distractions. 2)   Maintaining focus at home: implement effective time management techniques, such as the Pomodoro method, and schedule regular breaks to sustain concentration levels. 3)   Well-being: establish clear boundaries between work and personal life, adhere to designated work hours, and prioritise self-care to prevent burnout and reduce stress levels. #neurodiversity #remote #workplace #neurodivergent

The findings of the meta-analysis show that, contrary to many leaders’ concerns, remote work has beneficial effects on several critical employee outcomes. For example, remote work boosts employees’ job satisfaction and commitment to their organizations. The flexibility of remote work allows them to better manage their work-life balance, leading to more positive attitudes towards their jobs and employers. Additionally, remote work enhances employees’ feelings of support from their organizations. This increased support likely stems from the more deliberate communication and support mechanisms necessitated by remote work, making employees feel more valued. #RemoteWork #Remote #Value #Employee #HR https://lnkd.in/eK9GTK22

How does remote work affect different age groups? According to a study, older employees are more likely to experience isolation, while younger employees face additional financial burdens. https://bit.ly/44hnF37 via Workplace Insight #RemoteWork #FutureOfWork

The findings of the meta-analysis show that, contrary to many leaders’ concerns, remote work has beneficial effects on several critical employee outcomes. For example, remote work boosts employees’ job satisfaction and commitment to their organizations. The flexibility of remote work allows them to better manage their work-life balance, leading to more positive attitudes towards their jobs and employers.

"... Despite the desires of workers, corporations are disregarding their needs and wants. While they say there “may be remote opportunities,” it's just talk. Management is pushing hard for people to return to their cubicles..." I wholeheartedly embrace the concept of working from home! 🙌 The discourse surrounding remote work can be challenging, acknowledging that what may be advantageous for employees doesn't always align seamlessly with the interests of the management team. However, isn't the overarching objective to cultivate a workplace where employees thrive and, in turn, become more motivated to contribute their very best each day? Striking the right balance ensures a harmonious work environment that benefits both sides. After all, a happy and motivated team often translates to enhanced productivity and success for the entire organization 😎! https://lnkd.in/dydfBHzm #remote #wfh #remotebenefits #remoteworking #worklifebalance

Why are remote workers so much angrier than hybrid or office based workers? Gallup's 2023 State of the Global Workplace looks for the first time at employee engagement by work location. And tucked away in there are some stats which show, globally, exclusively remote workers are 40% more likely to have "experienced anger for a lot of the day yesterday" than people who go into the workplace. Hybrid work, despite being declared the best of all worlds, is somewhere in between. And the research suggests that both hybrid and remote workers are slightly more likely than workplace based ones to have experienced stress a lot of the day, irrespective of how engaged they are in their jobs. Why might this be so? Well one explanation may be that people who prefer remote work are by nature angrier than those who enjoy being with others. Certainly the most vitriolic commenters on posts where I've suggested one size doesn't fit all have come from people advocating permanent remote work for all. Forever. It may be a function of the type of work done by people in the different locations: more senior, high pressured stuff may be being done remotely/in a hybrid pattern The anger may be coming from people forced to work remotely who would actually rather be in the office: always acknowledge it's not all one way traffic But I'd like to think that, despite all the claims that remote or hybrid working is better for your mental health, there are moments when being amongst real people can be better still. Like when that demanding client kicks off or Colin in accounts behaves like a twat. Having people around you who can deflect your stress or anger with humour or words of support is something you really won't find in your spare room. #remotework #workplacewellbeing #angerissues #hybridworking #employeeengagement #bettertogether

‘When employees work from their desired location, they tend to be: * more engaged at work * less burned out * less likely to quit 30% of hybrid workers are extremely likely to leave an organisation if not offered at least some degree of remote flexibility, and the same goes 60% of fully remote workers’. #engagement #motivation #wellbeing #win/win #freedomtochoose #business #success #balance #mentalhealth #retention #attraction #talent

The importance of human connection in the workplace - I could talk about this for hours! I captured some of my thoughts around remote/hybrid work in an article for Forbes.

The shift towards hybrid and remote work has brought about new challenges. According to a recent study by Benefit News, many IT workers are struggling to maintain work-life balance and handle the increasing workload. Learn more below. #hybridwork #remotework #worklifebalance https://lnkd.in/gBtfYAGi 

How we manage remote work is the issue, not where we work. However, the dirty secret for a fairly large percentage of remote workers is the exploitation of opportunities to work multiple jobs (doubling or tripling income). These individuals perform at a “good enough” pace while splitting their time between companies… and maximizing their income. There isn’t any regard for climbing the corporate ladder, and why should they be concerned? If salaries can be doubled or tripled without competing for higher, advanced, or leadership roles (and the responsibility that comes with it)… where is the incentive? That being said, there are many extremely productive employees (and over achievers) that work from home .. for one company. The work life balance offered to them is a valuable bargaining chip for retention. Management skills and approach need to be reevaluated and overhauled for this new productivity landscape.