Uncertainty In The Workplace? Send Your Employees Home to Promote Wellness, Job Security, Fear and Isolation

I wrote this article in 2008 during the Great Recession. 12 years ago, and we’re still learning the same lesson today. While you can’t compare the loss of money to the loss of life, unfortunately, the longer it takes companies to get the lessons, the more costly the lessons become.
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During a recent interview (2008), I was asked whether or not companies should be focused on promoting more work-life balance, especially during difficult times, or when companies, employees and the marketplace are struggling. Should companies offer a more flexible work schedule and an opportunity to work at home during a time of uncertainty and change? Here’s my take on it. Yes – but it depends…
After all, I’m sure if this isn’t something that’s already inherent in your company culture, that’s exactly what people want during questionable times;