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The Effects of Hot-Desking on Productivity at Work

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In modern work environments, hot-desking has become a popular trend due to its promise of greater flexibility and cost savings. However, both studies and HR professionals do not agree about how it affects productivity.                                                                                      (Asloob Alam, 2022) The capacity of hot-desking to foster employee collaboration and unexpected interactions is one of its main benefits. Hot-desking encourages people to work in various areas of the company and breaks down physical barriers, which can promote innovation and information sharing. Employee creativity and problem-solving abilities may grow in this cooperative environment, which will ultimately boost output. Flexibility in th...

Why Organizational Cultures are So Hard to Change

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  Like a company's foundation, organizational cultures are shaped over years by the collective experiences, customs, and values of the members. They impact everything from employee behavior to decision-making procedures, acting as the unseen bond that keeps the company together.  Why is it that changing organizational cultures is so difficult? First of all, an organization's culture is a living, breathing organism that has been developed by years of common values, beliefs, and experiences. It is not a static entity. It is deeply rooted in the organization and permeates every aspect of it, much like the roots of a tree. To try and force these deeply rooted attitudes and practices to change would be to undermine the company as a whole. "Organizational culture is a complex and multifaceted concept that can be categorized in various ways." (Edgar H, 1985) In the actual world, there are many different organizational cultures that are dynamic and depend a variety of interna...

Balancing Family Life & Remote Working

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                                                                                                                                                                       ( Ventures S, 2023 ) Work-from-home (WFH) arrangements are becoming more common in offices, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, stay-at-home directives were frequently enforced to reduce the virus's spread, which caused a quick transition for many organizations to WFH arrangements. In many bu...

Building Strong Relationships in the Workplace

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" Building strong relationships at work leads to a positive environment and enhances overall job satisfaction" (Johnson, 2018).                                                                                                       (HR Tech, 2024) The importance of building strong relationships at work in today's corporate environment cannot be overstated. In addition to being a place to finish things, the office is a place where creativity, teamwork, and productivity flourish. As businesses work for success in competitive environments, HRM professionals play a key part in developing a culture that prioritizes building and maintaining strong interpersonal connections among employees. ...

The Art of Stress Interview

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Onboarding  new candidates is time-consuming and costly, but a stress interview can help ensure that potential employees can perform the job effectively (Jessica Day 2022) . (Joe Ferreira , 2023) A stress interview under is a trick that is used to put interviewees tremendous pressure. They are designed to test the ability of candidates to think under pressure, respond correctly under challenging conditions, stay calm, and much more, even during the pressurized environment. Stress interviews have several functions in the hiring process: Assessing Resilience -      Stress interviews provide employers a better understanding of a candidate's capacity for maintaining balance under pressure. Evaluation of Problem-           Solving Skills: Recruiters look for candidates who can think critically, solve issues quickly, and let them evaluate their problem-solving skills under pressure. Testing Communication Skills : ...

Financial Well-being for Improving Employee Satisfaction

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                                                                                                                                    (Financial Advice Working Group, 2017) HRM , or human resource management, is essential to the success of an organization. A core factor among the many variables affecting worker satisfaction is their financial situation. Realizing this, HR managers are using methods to help employees become more financially stable in order to raise employee happiness and, in turn, improve performance inside the company. "Financial wellness (or financial wellbeing) refers to a person’s ...