https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal Advice and information to help you support your business, your people and you. Sun, 20 Mar 2022 22:56:36 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/5-reasons-why-you-hate-working-remotely-and-how-to-make-it-better/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/5-reasons-why-you-hate-working-remotely-and-how-to-make-it-better/#respond Wed, 06 Apr 2022 10:55:08 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10473 As opposed to most of the population, there are some of us who have found the last two years to be the most challenging time of their career thus far.  If going back to the office means more in person meetings than virtual ones, and working 8 hours vs. 10, count me in!   If you also struggle from even less work life balance when working from home, you are not alone. Here are some strategies to try and cope.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/5-reasons-why-you-hate-working-remotely-and-how-to-make-it-better/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-help-staff-feel-connected-to-the-company/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-help-staff-feel-connected-to-the-company/#respond Wed, 10 Nov 2021 11:55:12 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10177 After working remotely for such an unprecedented amount of time, it's no wonder that most employees report that they feel less connected to their co-workers and their employer.  There are things that can be done by business owners to help their staff feel more "part of the family".]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-help-staff-feel-connected-to-the-company/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/could-this-video-meeting-be-an-email/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/could-this-video-meeting-be-an-email/#respond Fri, 11 Jun 2021 11:00:43 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9987 It’s not hard to fall into online meeting fatigue these days. Here are some ways to manage that fatigue and some important questions to ask, like “Could this video meeting be an email?”]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/could-this-video-meeting-be-an-email/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/can-i-make-a-remote-employee-turn-on-their-camera/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/can-i-make-a-remote-employee-turn-on-their-camera/#respond Mon, 28 Dec 2020 11:55:10 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9504 According to human resources experts, there can be various reasons why an employee would choose not to be seen on camera.   During these challenging times, it's important not to place additional pressure on employees. Read on as to why the choice should be theirs.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/can-i-make-a-remote-employee-turn-on-their-camera/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/hr/how-to-be-a-great-remote-teammate/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/hr/how-to-be-a-great-remote-teammate/#respond Sun, 19 Apr 2020 11:00:11 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=8968 For many, the state of the workplace has changed dramatically due to the COVID-19 virus. This webinar with Acuity HR focuses on how we can become great contributors to our remote teams. Topics covered include practices for communication, managing expectations and structuring your day.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/hr/how-to-be-a-great-remote-teammate/feed/ 0