20 May Knowledge workers prefer remote work by large margin
The picture they painted is clear: Working from home is here to stay, at least in some capacity to be determined ultimately by employers themselves.
16 Mar Work in the time of COVID-19
Working remotely is not an option for all work roles or business functions, and some employees who can work from home may struggle. Yet wherever possible for the coming weeks, it is prudent to expand or implement at least a temporary remote work policy.
25 Nov Making gratitude a career soft skill
“Oftentimes expressing gratitude suggests that I was in need, or I am putting myself in a vulnerable situation where I didn’t have the expertise or the confidence to solve my own problem.” With the holiday season upon us, the message of gratitude and thanks is…
11 Mar Asynchronous vs. synchronous communication
Effective collaboration is a necessity and goal in every organization. Get it right, and you gain a strong operational and competitive advantage. Mess it up, and the consequences could be dire. As a growing company with a highly distributed workforce, our ability to maintain clear,…
27 Jul The state of the contingent and alternative workforce
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently released a summary on its findings as to the state of contingent and alternative employment arrangements through 2017. It's an interesting view of the segment of the labor force that has pursued non-traditional working arrangements. According to…
30 May Join LAC Group at SLA 2018
SLA chose the theme of “be more” for the group’s 2018 Annual Conference. It’s actually “Bmore” in reference to the show’s Baltimore location, but the concept of being more is valid as librarianship continues to evolve. Those of you planning to attend SLA 2018, June…
09 Apr Ode to favorite libraries and librarians
Who is your favorite librarian? Someone who influenced you as a child, supported your academic pursuits, engages and enlightens you in your adulthood. What is your favorite library? The public library in your community, the library at your alma mater, a special library with a…
13 Mar Career change management for librarians
Most humans hate change, yet our brains are wired to appreciate novelty and new things. Stability is a requirement of successful organizations, but so are innovation and disruption. Change happens every day, on personal and organizational levels, with or without our participation. It is incumbent…
26 Feb Data show benefits of flexible work policies
With the surge in telecommuting in recent years has come a backlash of sorts from the corporate world. However, the remote work death knells have been prematurely sounded.