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Navigating hybrid work environments understand the changing world of work, the authors
noted. It is divided into four sections: 1. Planning and
Preparing a Hybrid Work Policy; 2. The 7 C’s of leadership;
3. Making Hybrid Work; and 4. Guardrails for Success in
Hybrid Work.

Offering encouragement and advice, the book covers topics
from strategic to operational, and from legal to tactical.
Specific topics explored include the role of intentionality
in building a thriving hybrid workplace; two workplaces,
one culture: bridging the gap between remote and office;
elice B. Ekelman, an employment lawyer and principles of leadership; how to improve collaboration
principal of Jackson Lewis P.C., and Julie P. between workers in different locations; addressing ESG in
Kantor, a business psychologist and executive a hybrid workplace; four steps to boosting productivity;
F coach, reached out to let us know about their setting boundaries when work and home are synonymous;
new book, Thrive with a Hybrid Workplace: Step-by Step anticipating and preventing proximity bias; ins and
Guidance from the Experts, which details how organizations outs of fair compensation for hybrid organizations and
can stay strong and goal-oriented in the hybrid remote/ employees; and coaching and mentoring challenges and
physical office world. tips from afar.

"If done with intentionality—leaving nothing to chance— “Our goal is to provide organizations, leaders, and
the hybrid workplace is nothing to fear," the authors wrote. employees with the tools to navigate the challenges that
"Business goals, employee engagement and workplace come from working virtually some, or all, of the time," the
culture can all thrive." authors stated. "It is very possible to develop a cohesive
team, generate and sustain camaraderies, and accomplish
Thrive with a Hybrid Workplace, published this year business objectives and growth.”
by Rowman & Littlefield, provides a way forward to

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