Don't become a virtual micromanager As more workplaces go remote, managers are worried about employee productivity and because they can't see workers in the office anymore, they could become virtual micromanagers. Some signs of micromanagement include constantly asking for reports, over-scheduling, unnecessary monitoring and giving inflexible instructions, writes remote work strategist Laurel Farrer. Full Story: Forbes (8/4)
Early benefits of working from home are wearing off, and employees need help from managers in creating new structures and connections while staying energized, writes Jim Haudan. "And since working from home doesn't seem to be going anywhere, the sooner we master leading in this physically distant world, the better for us all," he writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (8/4)
Recent college graduates reveal that they wish they'd had more networking and computer software skills training, according to skills gap research by Gallup, which also found business majors reported a lack of practical skills training. All of the skill gaps findings could explain why fewer Americans view college education as very important than in 2013, says Gallup. Full Story: HR Dive (8/4)
The Landscape
Pandemic workdays are longer A survey of 3.1 million workers around the world found the workday has lengthened by an average of 48.5 minutes since pandemic. With fewer opportunities to bump into colleagues and talk face-to-face, it's no surprise that survey respondents reported attending more meetings and sending more emails. Full Story: Bloomberg (tiered subscription model) (8/3)
Employment expected to see losses in coming months To survive the economic disruptions of the coronavirus, 20% of small businesses have laid off or plan to lay off employees after using up the PPP loans, according to a survey by the National Federation of Independent Business. "Come October, if everything stays the same, there's really no chance we'll be able to operate," says restaurant co-owner Bonnie Morales. Full Story: Bloomberg (tiered subscription model) (8/5)
This time-wasting website calculates how quickly it takes various tech CEOs to earn what you earn in an entire year. If you're a real glutton, you can also enter the cost of your student loans or outstanding mortgage into the calculator. Full Story: SimpleTexting (8/4)
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