The Risks of Forcing Employees to Return to the Office.
The pandemic is coming to an end, with over 43% of adults in the United States currently being fully vaccinated, many employers are beginning to see an opportunity to bring employees back into the office. The underlying reasons for this range from a perceived loss in company culture, to the simple fact, that older executives wish to return to the way things have always been done. Regardless of the reason though, many employers are finding a workforce that has changed in the past sixteen months. Employees that are placing additional emphasis on the flexibility and lifestyle that work from home has offered them. It’s a little like Pandora's box, now that it has been opened, can we ever really return to the old normal? Even with this knowledge, many employers have decided that a forced return to the office is something they are willing to consider and this choice comes with risks not only to company culture, but to the business itself. Let’s take a look at what these companies can expect as a result of this type of decision.
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Cannabis has been used as a medicine for centuries. It is an all-natural plant that can be grown in your backyard and consumed for various purposes, such as medical treatment or recreational use. One of the main reasons cannabis has not been legalized federally is because it was once viewed as a dangerous and addictive drug. But what if I told you there are untold potential health benefits to cannabis? It’s time to discuss some of those benefits, how they work, and why we need to start looking at this natural resource more seriously.
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Read full storyThe Pocono Mountains Offer Amazing Fall Attractions
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Read full storySteep Drop Of Cannabis Prices Has California Growers In a Pinch
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Read full storyAle Asylum Brewery in Madison Wisconsin Listed For Sale
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Read full storyLee Corso Will Return To College Gameday For 2021 Season
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Read full storyTropical Storm Henri Brings Flooding To Northeast Pennsylvania
Water Over Running Its BanksPhoto by Nazrin B-va on Unsplash. Tropical storm Henri brought substantial flooding to areas of Northeast Pennsylvania overnight and into this afternoon. The tropical storm made landfall in the Northeast and has brought havoc to much of the New England area. Locally, Scranton saw cars submerged overnight, with waters reaching the hoods of cars parked on Phelps Street. A hospital in Scranton had flooding which reached the lobby and left almost a foot of water sitting idle there. The hospital stated that patient care was in no way impacted.
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