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The Four-day Work Week

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To some employees and companies it may seem ridiculous to have a four-day work week but to those who analyse work trends from a century ago will understand that this was bound to happen. In 1890, when industrialization was booming it was estimated that that a full-time employee worked for an average 100 hours a week in a manufacturing plant. The numbers came down to 40 hours a week by the mid-20th century. From this perspective, 28 hour week doesn’t seem that disruptive an idea, isn’t it?

There are two reasons for this demand. Firstly, with the modern technologies there is really no need for employees to spend that much time in the office. In fact, in some of the countries that top the charts in productivity like Norway, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands employees work 27 hours a week. Ironically, Japan, known for its draining work culture is ranks 20th out of 35 countries surveyed for productivity.

Secondly, there is a trend that suggests that companies that are focusing on making their workplaces more human are experiencing happier workers and therefore higher retention.

Some of the advantages in implementing a four day work week include: Reduced costs, happier employees, Fewer health issues, Increase in productivity levels and Recruitment and retention.

The disadvantages are mostly in the implementation of this model. Some employers are turning the four days into 40 hour work weeks. And this model may not suitable for all types of businesses.

But is this radical idea the solution to rapidly changing 21st century workplace? Well, it is yet to be seen. The database of companies implementing this work model is still small. The technological development which is primarily responsible for this has yet not penetrated many industries worldwide. 

WorkPod Minisode: Tenets of a good to great leader

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We see leadership all around us and we assume we know what it is. But the truth is each person will have a different definition of leadership.

In this video Jeffery Hull, Author of “flex”, with his vast experience of working leaders walks us through the basic tenets of leadership and the importance of having a coach or a mentor at the early stages of our career.

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WorkPod Minisode: How to master conflict management

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A Gallup research says that those who develop friendships at work are seven times more likely to be engaged at work. But building these relationships and handling conflict require a certain level of maturity.

In this video, the author of Influencing Up, gives us some hacks to deal with some of the most obvious biases we witness in the workplace. The second half of the video attempts to define workplace conflict with tips to deal with it.

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Top 6 High-Level Changes to Implement for Better Productivity

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Some individuals hold themselves accountable by logging work with productivity applications, while others rely on blog sites and books inspiring performance quotes. Regardless of how you encourage on your own to get points carried out in the work environment, from time to time, we all find ourselves looking for productivity suggestions to keep us moving forward. And if you don’t assume this relates to you, consider this: research suggests that in an eight-hour day, the ordinary worker is just productive for two hours and 53 mins. That leaves a lot of space for improvement.

Here are a few changes you can implement for better employee productivity.

Provide better, more comprehensive training

A better-trained employee is going to be a much more productive employee. With even more training, an employee will understand their job better and will make fewer mistakes. They’ll additionally feel even more positive, enabling them to make decisions on the fly and feel much more valued in the workplace, which can help reduce employee turnover.

The type of training you provide will rely on the position you’re training for, yet may include onsite training with a more knowledgeable coworker or compensation for outside courses.

Grant more flexible schedules

Consider applying even more adaptability in your employee scheduling; for instance, rather than mandating that all your workers adhere to a stringent 9-5 timetable, provide wiggle space to set different shifts, such as working 8-2, then getting added work from 6-8. This will have a variety of benefits.

For starters, people are genetically inclined to be at peak productivity during various times of the day; letting people work when they’re most productive is ideal for getting extra work done. It also offers your workers the chance to run daily chores during weekdays that they could not, or complement a partner/spouses working hours to look after their kids.

As a result of that, you’ll see a healthy boost of spirits once you apply this policy.

Delegate and distribute effectively

Productivity shouldn’t just be about the number of hours you put in or who gets more tasks done during a provided week. Instead, it must have to do with stabilizing those jobs, so they’re executed as efficiently and successfully as feasible, based on the strengths and weaknesses of your employees.

As a team leader, manager, or Chief Executive Officer, your task ought to maximize your own time by concentrating on the tasks and projects that are most important. Various other tasks can and must be delegated to individuals best capable of handling them– make sure you know who’s best at client communications, who focuses on various kinds of technological tasks, and who’s reliable at getting urgent functions quickly.

It’s also vital to delegate with specific instructions, so there’s little to no risk of miscommunication.

Cut meetings

It’s estimated that ineffective meetings throw away approximately $37 billion every year. They’re the scourge of the contemporary work environment and hardly ever use more value than they cost in time. Meetings tend to be ineffective since they’re improperly organized because they’re permitted to run for a complete hour (or longer). In addition, they’re typically not as efficient as email in terms of communication value.

You can significantly improve your productivity by cutting your meetins as much as feasible. For some companies, that means meeting far less usually. For others, it implies reducing the number of meeting attendees.

For others, it implies reducing the time for meetings to 15 or 20 mins.

Stop multitasking

Many research studies have confirmed what most of us knew deep down; multitasking isn’t practical. Except for a small fraction of the population, many of us can only focus on one thing at once. Moreover, when we attempt to manage two jobs simultaneously, we end up underperforming at both of them.

Sadly, you can place a restriction on multitasking that prevents your employees from ever engaging in this task, yet you can set a good example and avoid multitasking when you see it.

Attempt a hands-off management technique

There are several management styles to select from, and the jury’s still out on which, if any kind of, are much better than the others. Nevertheless, some types do not work– consisting of micromanagement and overt controlling.

Adopting a more hands-off management approach lets your employees figure out which strategies and techniques work best for them and gives them more confidence and the freedom to explore their positions.

Be readily available for support and step in when you observe an issue isn’t being addressed, or else leave your employees to decide what works best for them on their own.

WorkPod Minisode: Growth hack made easy

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With companies creating more and more specialized roles to get projects done more effectively and efficiently, hence the workforce also needs to develop specialized skills. The age of the generalist are coming to an end.

In this video, Michael Solomon, author of Game Changer, talks about the rapidly changing workforce in the times of tech disruptions by providing real world examples of companies today.

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WorkPod Minisode: Managing, Training and Up-skilling During a Crisis

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While private sectors are now the biggest job providers, the public sector is still a sizeable job market. Running a public organization provides some unique challenges and opportunities.

In this video, Teressa Roche, CHRO @ City Of Fort Collins discussed running a diverse organization and some challenges that go with training and managing talent in a diversified workforce.

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#FutureOfWork Leadership: Performing Through Transformation

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Join us for an interesting conversation on learning the #FutureOfWork panel series. This session 3 leaders, sat together and shared their journey leading their organization through #Futureofwork and sharing their best practices and insights with us

Panelist:
Andrea Patten, Chief People Officer at MOBĒ
A results-driven Senior Human Resources Executive with over 20 years of experience and a proven track record of managing and developing strategic and pragmatic people solutions to allow businesses to achieve financial and growth expectations.

Kristine Janhunen, Chief People Officer at Generate Capital
Passionately expert in people & team innovations that lead to higher performance & results, operational execution, restructuring, pre- & post-acquisition integration, leveraging functional line-management against business objectives, process design, scaling, cross-functional team leadership, corporate communications, organization strategy, alternative energy, cleantech

Kurt Landon, Founder & CEO at Enspira
Executive and entrepreneur with 26 years of experience in senior business and HR leadership roles spanning various industries and geographies. CEO of Enspira, a boutique HR consulting firm specializing in Performance Management, Talent Strategy & Planning, Engagement & Retention, Diversity & Inclusion, Manager Capability & Effectiveness, and HR Function Transformation & Optimization.

Moderator:
Vishal Kumar, Chief Taoist, TAO.ai
Building crossroads of Human and Technology to help tomorrow’s workforce today. Using the power of AI, Connected learning and collaborative intelligence transform the career growth of the masses. Vishal’s TAO.ai currently server a 200k global community to find their career growth. Besides his love for AI, Vishal is an award-winning chef, and love spending time with his kids teaching them robotics

WorkPod Minisode: Rapid fire with Jeffery Hull

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This rapid-fire round covers a wide range of workplace-related topics in a short duration. The answers are quick, snappy, and insightful.

In this video Jeffery Hull, Author of “flex”, with his vast experience of working leaders walks us through the basic tenets of leadership and the importance of having a coach or a mentor at the early stages of our career.

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WorkPod Minisode: Looking through a conflict

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In the world of gig/flex and wfh world how do coaches and managers inspire employees in relationship development?

In this video, the author of Influencing Up, gives us some hacks to deal with some of the most obvious biases we witness in the workplace. The second half of the video attempts to define workplace conflict with tips to deal with it.

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Top Ten Videos on Mindfulness to Implement in Your Work Life

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All It Takes Is 10 Mindful Minutes

When is the last time you did absolutely nothing for 10 whole minutes? Not texting, talking or even thinking? Mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe describes the transformative power of doing just that: Refreshing your mind for 10 minutes a day, simply by being mindful and experiencing the present moment. (No need for incense or sitting in strange positions.

The Art of Stillness


The place that travel writer Pico Iyer would most like to go? Nowhere. In a counterintuitive and lyrical meditation, Iyer takes a look at the incredible insight that comes with taking time for stillness. In our world of constant movement and distraction, he teases out strategies we all can use to take back a few minutes out of every day, or a few days out of every season. It’s the talk for anyone who feels overwhelmed by the demands for our world.

Jon Kabat-Zinn defines ‘what is mindfulness’ (5 minutes)


Mindfulness expert Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn defines “What is mindfulness?” and discusses the hard work and rewards of practicing mindfulness.

The Practice of Mindfulness


Former Buddhist nun Diana Winston is the director of Mindfulness Education at UCLA Mindful Awareness Center, and the author of several books on mindfulness and meditation. With more than 20 years in the study and practice of mindfulness, Diana explains how routinely taking the time to be in the moment can have a profound impact on our everyday lives and relationships.

Ellen Langer: The dangers of mindlessness and the power of mindfulness (22 minutes)


Ellen Langer is an artist and Harvard psychology professor who authored 11 books on the illusion of control, perceived control, successful aging and decision-making. “We have many, many studies that suggest that the limits we assume are real are artificial, and that we don’t have to accept them at all.”

The Mindful Way Through Depression


Depression is episodic and recurrent. In working with people with mood disorders, Zindel faced the challenge of helping them recover from depression and continue with a healthy mindset.

Eckhart Tolle on ‘The Essence of Meditation” (8 minutes)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bAXwBbCtHg

Eckhart Tolle describes the meaning of meditation.

Mindfulness and Healing


Shannon Paige is a writer, sacred activist, dedicated Yoga teacher. She is also the founder of Om Time Yoga Center and the styles of Bhava Vinyasa for Depression and Anxiety and Anjali Restorative Yoga.

The history of MBSR (mindfulness based stress reduction)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJDwgq1kNl0

Short video from the Center for Mindfulness DVD by founders of MBSR that provides some background about the MBSR course and overview of the science behind mindfulness.

Mindfulness in Schools


Stop. Breathe. Pay attention. “Our mental health and well-being are profoundly affected by where and how we place our attention”. In this enlightening talk, Richard guides through a short mindfulness meditation, and shares his experience of teaching mindfulness in schools. He reveals some of the amazing benefits being mindful can bring to the classroom and inspires the audience with simple ways to bring more awareness to how we respond to our everyday experiences.
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