Improvements to the Workplace

Jocelyn and Alyssa talk about changes and improvements that they would like to see in corporate America. This includes everything from accommodations to reviews and raises to modernized work environments to the length of the work week. 

Show notes:

 Accommodations

• Good work/life balance
• Flexible schedules & hours
  • Morning person vs. Night owl
• Remote / Partial
• Separated banks of PTO & sick/personal time
  • Norway (5-8 wks. Vacation)
• All public holidays paid
• Adequate lunch & breaks

(45min. - 90 mins)

• On the job training / certs.
• FMLA / parental leave
  • Norway (12mos. paid)
• Termination package
  • 3 mos notice before fired
  • Additional compensation
• Reviews & Raises
  • Done often
  • At least every 3 mos. 
  • Fair wage (Marketshifts, promotions)
• Modernized work environment
  • Windows / fresh air / plants!
  • Good temperature (anyone else ever need a sweater and heater?)
  • Private & social areas
  • Good furniture
    • Chairs (beanbag, couch, gaming, etc.)
    • Desks (sitting/standing)
  • Kitchen (appliances, dining area)
  • Refocus areas, take a break & come back refreshed
• Slack / no dress code
• Decorate / design your space
• Atmosphere
  • Partnership / safe common space
    • We all speak our thoughts & ideas
    • All work towards a common goals
    • Maybe some are investors
  • Encouraging responsibility & initiative, working their own style
    • Tools & resources available 
  • Socialization is normal! & encouraged
  • Celebrations / team building
    • Birthdays
    • Holidays
    • Retirements
    • Good news
• 3-4 days work weeks
  • Increases productivity
  • Less chance of burnout

Links:

https://24slides.com/presentbetter/improvements-in-the-workplace

https://www.lifeinnorway.net/working-culture-norway/

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