A manager may not be able to impact company culture change, but they have enormous influence over their team culture. 24 Seven’s employee attitude & behavior research has consistently shown that transparent, authentic workplaces that welcome open communication (without risk of reprisal) and are a safe space to bring one’s whole self have the happiest, most loyal, and ...
Whether a market downturn or a booming economy, there’s never a wrong time to hire freelancers. Freelancers are a just-in-time resource who fill specialized talent gaps on teams. And they provide an extra set of hands to get projects done when to-do lists keep growing or full-time headcounts shrink. If you’ve made the decision to hire freelancers, here are some management s...
Many managers are directing distributed employees for the first time – seemingly overnight. Connected, yet disconnected. Stressed out like never before. Blurred work/life boundaries. Isolated Gen Zers. Working-from-home parents, sharing space and time with kids, partners, pets. All this plus establishing structure and maintaining morale.The very concept of company culture is...
Last week in a well-received and attended webinar, Managing Anxious Teams During the Great Unknown, we shared insights we’ve gathered in online research we conducted since the pandemic began of employees and those who lead them across business sectors we serve. Providing a leadership and personal perspective on the findings was 24 Seven’s own founder & CEO, Celeste Gudas...
Summer is here. So is the pandemic. And that has put a kink in vacation and travel plans. But during these days of unprecedented workplace anxiety, uncertainty, and stress, employees need time off more than ever. Particularly now that most everyone is working from home, the line between personal and work life is not just blurred, it’s pretty much blended beyond recognition. ...
These past several months have been trying for companies and staff alike, rife with uncertainty and tension. Addressing employee mental health has increasingly come into focus as a workplace concern. 24 Seven’s most recent research of talent attitudes and behaviors on the topic finds employees more emotionally stressed and seeking mental health support at work, and employers...
The latest horrifyingly tragic events that resulted in more deaths of Black Americans at the hands of law enforcement have elevated racial injustice and societal disparities in the global consciousness. Many companies – including 24 Seven – have renewed their commitment to championing change in the workplace and society. While organizations figure out their improved diversit...
Emotionally, some employees are faring better than others over the events that have unfolded over the last several months, while some colleagues are struggling. How do managers support their team members’ mental health to maintain engagement and productivity at the individual level? Get to know employee circumstancesIt is more important than ever to understand each employee...
The COVID-19 pandemic crisis has redefined life and work as we have all known it. 24 Seven is speaking with business leaders to learn how they are navigating the new reality and planning for what’s next. Dana Nugent is the HR Manager at Postlight, a digital product studio in New York City. Here’s their story of thriving in the time of Corona: 24 Seven: Tell us how Postlight ...
Pivoting the Retail Experience to Respond to COVID-19The COVID-19 pandemic crisis has redefined life and work as we have all known it. 24 Seven is speaking with business leaders to learn how to navigate the new reality and plan for what comes next. Edel Jane Panizales is the HR Manager at Läderach, one of Switzerland's largest chocolate retailers. Despite the pandemic, the c...
