remotework

Hybrid meetings are a challenge for the leader in making sure everyone has equal opportunity to participate and have their voice heard whether physically present or accessing the meeting remotely. In this episode, Jason Weber, retired Navy analyst and doctoral student in organizational leadership, chats with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, remote expert dubbed by the New York Times as the office whisperer. Dr. Gleb shares insights and proven strategies to effectively lead meetings with hybrid teams. 

By the time you write an email like the one that recently appeared on Slate.com, it's too late.

Links:

https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/05/24/a-cautionary-tale/

https://slate.com/business/2023/06/remote-work-layoff-personal-finance-advice.html

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Are you looking for a remote job and spend hours tweaking your resume? Feeling lost every time you open your computer, not knowing what will ACTUALLY move the needle in your job search? In this episode, CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert, Jordan Carroll, explains a simple 3-step system to get noticed by recruiters and HR managers. Learn more about Jordan at https://theremotejobcoach.com/ 

Key topics:

✔️Making a blanket statement that remote work is "bad" and "everyone knows it" is absurd. This type of thing is opinion masquerading as fact. And it's a lousy opinion in my opinion! 
✔️However: scare tactics and corporate-shill-esque op-ed pieces are pretty irrelevant because, as I've said before, I do not think most people will sit at home unpaid to have a quixotic battle against RTO.
✔️Conformity is so important to the system. Believe what you are told. Sit down, shut up, and go with it.


Links:

https://medium.com/illumination/working-from-home-is-bad-48ad0cdc3196


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Are you facing challenges in your life that cause you to doubt your abilities and limit your potential? If so, listen and be inspired by Landis Graden, serial entrepreneur, tech investor, philanthropist, author, and vulnerablist. He wrote the book, Bent, Not Broken: Crossing Life's Bridges of Tragedy, Trauma, and Triumph,” to share his story of overcoming life challenges to establish and lead a highly successful business. Landis is a keynote for the CAVO CBEM Virtual Conference: Future Proofing Virtual and Hybrid Work, May 11-12 from Noon to 3 pm ET.

Register and meet Landis: https://nu.tradewing.com/conference/ZQbKe6EwEz5hPDzXr?ticketLinkId=20ba8991-8ac7-4a4e-b589-4f98de53d553

If you are an NU student, alum, faculty, or staff member, reach out to CAVO@nu.edu for a special registration link.

Join us on a journey to discover the hidden gems of Cyprus in this exciting podcast episode! From the picturesque city of Paphos to the historic town of Famagusta, we will take you on a trip that is both exciting and educational. Explore the Troodos Mountains and take a dip in the refreshing waters of the natural waterfall, Dionysus Bath, before exploring the vibrant capital city of Nicosia.

We'll take you on a stroll along the beach of the ghost town of Varosha, which has been abandoned since the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974. Learn more about the unique history and cultural significance of Famagusta and Nicosia as we explore their iconic gates and old town centers.

Indulge in traditional Cypriot cuisine, with fresh seafood and local specialties in the charming old city center and harbor of Paphos. Discover traditional Cypriot architecture, charming cafes, and artisanal shops while soaking in the stunning views during the golden hours.

This 3-day itinerary covers some of the most fascinating and historically significant places in Cyprus. Whether you are interested in history, culture, or simply want to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery, Cyprus is the perfect destination for your next adventure. Tune in to this episode and let us take you on a journey you will never forget!

In this podcast episode, we explore an amazing Co-Working experience in Marrakech, which proved to be, for me and not only, one of the best personal growth experiences ever.

Living in the heart of Marrakech's city center for two weeks with remote workers from different parts of the world, including Germany, India, Pakistan, South Africa, and Italy, was an incredible cultural and co-working experience. The co-living space at the Riad was a perfect combination of comfort, culture, and hospitality, where we had the opportunity to immerse ourselves in the local culture and way of life.

From visiting incredible sites, including Jemaa el Fna Square, Jardin Majorelle, Essaouira, to spend a night sleeping in the desert, which was a truly magical experience.

However, the best part was the amazing group of remote workers we met and connected with, sharing ideas and learning from each other.

So if you're looking to broaden your horizon and hear about our experience in Marrakech, this episode is definitely worth a listen. So grab your headphones and get ready to be inspired!

Subtitled: Listen to it at your own risk.

 Key topics:

✔️ This one person quit over RTO and you can, too! *said in the manner of "Champagne wishes & caviar dreams" on the old Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous.*
✔️It's not 2021 anymore. The FOMO & YOLO of the markets we saw then is gone now.
✔️"Productivity paranoia" is not going anywhere. Watch that creepy, nightmare-inducing video from the WEF if you think otherwise.
✔️"'You're going to end up losing them anyway,'" she said."  No, you won't. I stand by my track record of accurate predictions. Too many people live paycheck-to-paycheck and have debt for everyone in the US to sit it out with $0 pay. Not gonna happen.


Links:

https://www.businessinsider.com/remote-work-return-to-office-quit-job-micromanager-boss-salary-2023-4

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/09/the-coming-commercial-real-estate-crash-that-may-never-happen.html

Links where I can be found: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/01/30/updates-housekeeping/

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"When a boom cycle ends, it can be tough to accept reality. People want the band to play forever. Realtors who tried to convince us that home prices would only go up and we were not in a housing bubble are looking for work outside of the industry. Some of the people in HR trying to hype you up about the job market will find themselves in the same boat as we go further into this mess. You can try to fight The Fed and ignore the broader economy if you want to, but I sure wouldn't recommend it. And on that note, apparently you are supposed to believe that a petition or an angry Slack channel will somehow be enough to stave off RTO forever. Sorry, I don't buy it!"
-"IMO, a petition will not stop what's coming" https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/02/23/imo-a-petition-will-not-stop-whats-coming/  published on February 23, 2023.

"In a leaked message, Amazon's HR chief flatly rejected an internal petition against the new return-to-office policy signed by roughly 30,000 employees"
-https://www.businessinsider.com/amazons-hr-boss-rejects-employee-remote-work-petition-2023-3

NO DUH!

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If you are interested in digital nomadism and work-life balance, you won’t want to miss this episode hosted by Rowena Hennigan, CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert, and founder of @RoRemote, a remote skills training and consultancy company. Rowena chats with guest Dave Cook about the results of his seven-year study to dispel the idea of complete freedom of the nomad lifestyle. Dave is an anthropologist, consultant and leader in remote work, digital nomadism, and work-life balance. Read more about Dave’s study The freedom trap: digital nomads and the use of disciplining practices to manage work/leisure boundaries. For more information and resources from Rowena Hennigan, visit RoRemote. Also, learn more about Dave at I Am Dave Cook.

A challenge that is a reality for many who work remotely is battling feelings of loneliness. What can leaders of remote employees do to help alleviate these feelings? How can leaders help remote employees avoid burnout? Drs. Ada Cenkci and Megan Downing, professors at Northern Kentucky University, chat with Melody Rawlings, Director of CAVO, to share rich data from their extensive research on workplace loneliness to answer these question and others.

"Work-From-Home Regulations Are Coming. Companies Aren’t Ready. The growing compliance costs of remote work could push more employers to bring workers back to the office." -MIT Sloan, https://tinyurl.com/2p9atbmh

On October 27, 2022, I published the episode, "Cronyism, Collusion, & RTO: Do Not Be Naïve!" The fat cats work together to enrich themselves.

"Where I think we have to be careful is ignoring the collusion of Crony Capitalism. So it's not that Corpo America is blaming Powell or that Powell is blaming Corpo America. This is where I leave the neocons and the neolibs in the dust to play their partisan games of red versus blue. No, see, I think they COLLUDE TOGETHER TO ENRICH THEMSELVES. The Fed does not surprise Corpo America, nor does Corpo America surprise The Fed. They work together, IMO, to ensure a particular outcome that enriches the fat cats. If you need a refresher on this, remember all the warnings Gordon Gekko gave you about wealth transfer and greedy bankers." -https://causeyconsultingllc.com/2023/03/02/what/

🔮 Prediction alert: if you don't go back willingly, you will go back by force and/or total lack of other choices.


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This week, Heather chats with Chris and Jordan Fischer, the co-founders of WALK-i-TASK, a height-adjustable desk attachment designed for home treadmills.

Use code "DIGITAL50" for $50 OFF the WALK-i-TASK treadmill desk attachment plus free shipping and a 21-day trial.

Topics

• The WALK-i-TASK origin story and how Chris and Jordan's passion for helping people live healthier, more active lives led them to create a laptop desk for treadmills
• The importance of workplace wellness, particularly in our digital age where many people lead sedentary lifestyles
• The negative effects of sitting for extended periods of time and how treadmill desk attachments can help
• Helpful tips on how to incorporate health and wellness into daily routines, even while working from home 
• Corporate wellness programs and how companies can benefit from investing in equipment like the WALK-i-TASK desk
• The future of work-from-home arrangements and how technology can help promote healthier work habits

Meet Our Guests
Chris and Jordan Fischer are the co-founders of WALK-i-TASK: a height-adjustable desk for home treadmills. They designed and developed their desk in order to help people get rid of a sedentary lifestyle, especially those who work from home. They are here to share how their desk helps thousands of people add more movement to their daily routine. With working from home becoming more of the “new normal,” they provide a resource that helps you move your body without sacrificing productivity. “Sitting is the new smoking.”

Website: https://www.walkitask.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkitask/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/walkitask/
Twitter: @walkitask
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Walkitask

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In this episode, Melody Rawlings, Director of CAVO, welcomes Nadia Harris, founder of Remoteworkadvocate.com and CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert to discuss strategies both leaders and workers can implement to promote transparency and inclusiveness in the remote workplace.

It's February 2023, and we're finally getting around to making our predictions for the year. Who needs timely content anyway? Join us as we delve into the world of digital workspaces and attempt to predict the future with our crystal ball... or just our slightly outdated market research.

Will virtual reality finally take over the office? Will the metaverse replace video calls? And most importantly, will we finally have flying cars?

Tune in for a look at what the future holds for the digital workspace. And if we're wrong, well, there's always next year.

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Research shows when remote workers feel they are part of a community, it promotes engagement, increases productivity, and creates a positive work environment. In this episode, Jordan Carrol, author of Remote for Life, founder of the Remote Job Club, career coach, and recruiter joins Melody Rawlings, Director of CAVO, to discuss strategies and norms leaders and remote workers can implement to build and maintain community. Connect with Jordan at https://theremotejobcoach.com/.

Will the topics and events we witnessed surrounding remote and hybrid work in 2022 continue in 2023? What new matters and actions might we see in 2023? Shauna Moran, a remote and hybrid team performance coach, facilitator, and trainer chats with Melody Rawlings, Director of CAVO, to answer these questions and more.

To learn more about Shauna, visit https://www.shaunamoran.com/

In 2022, hybrid work policies were front and center as organizations rushed to normality through a return to the office. In this episode, Melody Rawlings, CAVO director, welcomes Rowena Hennigan, remote work expert and founder of @RoRemote, a remote skills training and consultancy company, and CAVO visiting virtual expert. Their discussion centers on the need for workers to heal from the stress of being forced to work from home because of the pandemic and the response to hybrid work policies.

Employee engagement and healthy boundaries are vital components in creating a positive virtual work culture. In this podcast, guest Gina D’Andrea, conflict moderator and facilitator, chats with Stephanie Menefee, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in the School of Professional Studies at National University about ways to build a positive culture. Gina helps leaders build happier workplaces, on-site or distributed, through training, consulting, and mediation services at any organizational level. 

Trust is a vital element in the virtual and hybrid workplace and has been linked to the root cause of the Great Resignation. In this episode, Geraldine Woloch-Addamine, Founder and CEO of Good4Work talks with Dr. Kathy Richie, Associate Professor in the School of Business and Economics at National University, about indicators of relationship deterioration, work-life balance, and trust building strategies to create a people-first culture.