Research shows that the biggest draw of remote work isn’t the lax dress code, day-long kitchen access, or pet-inclusive Zooms. As far as workers are concerned, the biggest benefit of working from home is the absence of a commute.
Getting to the office has become increasingly time-consuming, expensive, and generally unpleasant. Housing costs have pushed many professionals further and further away from employment hubs — a problem that’s only compounded by underfunded transportation infrastructure. And we won’t even talk about fuel prices…
So, that settles it. We all should just work from home!
Of course, that’s not an option for every worker, right?
For some
industries, like hospitality and entertainment, remote work has never been an option. As a result, the people working in these spaces were disproportionately affected by the pandemic. Yet, the emergency protective measures that were put in place did not favor them. And they’re still feeling the effects.
The last two years didn’t just teach us that we’d be happier with the option to work from home. It also exposed bigger problems that must be addressed for the health and safety of all workers.
— OfficeNinjas HQ
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If telecommuting wasn’t an option for you, you didn’t just miss out on working in your jammies. The pandemic may have hit you harder in other ways, too.
It’s officially a wrap on the June session of the OfficeNinjas and UC Berkeley Leadership & Communication Program. 🎓
Here’s what one cohort member had to say about this exec-level training just for Admin+ professionals:
"My biggest takeaway from the Leadership &
Communication experience is how ready I am to build a solid case for promotion in my role. I know exactly how I want to evolve as a respected leader and trusted business partner. I am SO excited to become the best version of myself!"
Feeling ready to make meaningful moves of your own?
There’s one more session of this Leadership & Communication Program in 2022 — this September — and it’s yours for the taking!
This session will sell out, so secure your spot now!
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is useful, but it only goes so far. Some companies are taking it a step further with corporate social justice (CSJ).
There’s a bigger reason why you need your daily music fix. The brain associates listening to music you love not just with pleasure, but also with survival.
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