Global Warming, Carbon Footprint, Greenhouse Gases—these terms have sparked debate and become somewhat politicized in recent years. Whether you believe that significant damage can result from the earth’s warming or remain skeptical, you may have stopped to ask yourself what you can do to help the...

There are many challenges to remote work, including setting up boundaries between work and home life, having a dedicated office space, and helping employees feel connected to the organization. In this article, I propose what I see as the greatest challenge in managing remote employees –...

So after months – or even years – of deliberation and back and forth with employees, you’ve decided to allow telework in your office. But where do you begin? Do you just let people start working from home on random days? How will everyone know what is expected of them? Are there guidelines that...

In the literal wake of this summer’s string of natural disasters, including hurricanes and floods in Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico, as well as out-of-control wildfires in California, maintaining safeguards for your remote employees is critical. Even if none of your employees telework, you most...

The other day, a colleague floated me an article about the Japanese concept of ikigai, which essentially translates into your “reason for being.” To achieve full ikigai, four parts of your life must align: your passion, your mission, your profession, and your vocation. When this happens, your life...