Blue Collar BS Ep9 Work From Home

In this episode, Steve and Brad talk about how work from home is different from work in the office. They discuss working hours, relationships, and productivity. Interaction between coworkers is different and it is difficult to build relationships. Instead of working in the same building, they now work in different places, even in different towns.

Older generations (Boomer and Gen X) find it difficult to adapt, because they like more personal contact, while younger generations (Millennial and Gen Z) are OK with e-mails and Zoom meetings. We need to set clear guidelines and expectations, as well as deadlines.  

Episode Summary

01:15 - Working from home is an issue for older generations

02:00 - Working hours 8-4, and does it actually work in the home environment?

07:40 - Younger generations prefer texts, while older generations prefer face-to-face conversations

09:00 - Is the workforce as productive working from home as they used to be in the office?

10:00 - Leaders need to set clear guidelines and define the results they are expecting.

Contact your hosts:

Steve Doyle:

Website: https://stephendoylejr.com/

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephendoylejr

Email: SDoyle@FocalPointCoaching.com    

Brad Herda:

Website: https://www.vfbsolutions.com

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/brad-herda

Email: BHerda@FocalPointCoaching.com