As employees return to the office, they could lose some of the autonomy they have become accustomed to when working at home. While more supervision can be expected, there are ways for workers to make the adjustment and maintain some of their newfound control. Full Story: BBC (free registration) (8/23)
Start with "why it won't work" Next time you're in a problem-solving session, scrutinize each idea for its flaws before looking at the potential benefits, writes Jennifer V. Miller, citing business executive Bob Richards. "[B]y paying attention to the 'why it won't work' list, we could put countermeasures in place to ensure a stronger chance of success for the idea," Richards says. Full Story: The People Equation blog (8/24)
You can't stop workplace bullying without respect Leaders can minimize workplace bullying in the workplace by modeling respectful behavior and regularly measuring employee sentiment, says S. Chris Edmonds in this blog post and video. "If you tolerate demeaning, discounting and disrespectful treatment of others by anyone, you'll never have a purposeful, positive, productive work culture," he says. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (8/24)
The emergence of the Delta variant of coronavirus caused the Federal Reserve to change its high-profile Jackson Hole meeting to a virtual event and there are concerns it may go on to harm the economic recovery as it spreads rapidly, particularly in states with low vaccination rates. Economists and market surveys note declines in business activity, job hirings, consumer confidence and spending as well as downgrades in growth estimates, and the Fed may have to quickly review its plans for tapering support. Full Story: Reuters (8/23),Reuters (8/23),Science (tiered subscription model) (8/20)
The Afghan refugee situation is a mess. At least Airbnb -- with the help of thousands of hosts -- is trying to help by finding temporary homes all around the world. Full Story: The New York Times (8/24)
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