If you had asked me what WFH means in 2019, I would have assumed you meant WTF. My, the world has changed, and so has the workplace. This is the sixth and final post in a blog series about 2021 Workplace Trends. I was inspired to write this series by client and colleague conversations.

Personal development is the “behind the scenes” work needed to show up differently and effectively in the workplace. Too often we rely upon employers to change us with training and development programs when in reality, employers can only offer the frameworks for personal change. We cannot shift to the next reality of work unless we choose to do so.

Today I am sharing how the employee and team alterations roll up into the organizational impacts. When I use the term “organizational”, I am referring to the key design elements of an organization – strategy, structure, work processes, reward systems, and people. These design elements compose the backbone of a business, and changes in these design elements creates radical transformation throughout the company.

How we gather now also impacts the workplace. This is the third blog post in a series about 2021 Trends in the Workplace. The focus of the series is reflecting how new workplace changes can be applied within small businesses. While the expensive software and expanded staff needs may not be possible for small businesses, applying the concept in these workplace trends is possible.

Today I am focusing on the changes being absorbed by employees. We have ALL had to change the way we work and operate in this new pandemic world. At first, we thought the changes were temporary, and then the pandemic lingered on. Now, after a full year, we are realizing that this pandemic will be with us through 2021 at least. What does that mean for you? What does that mean for your business?

For the next few weeks, I am writing about these new workplace trends and how smaller businesses can adapt. So often we think that big changes are only options in larger organizations, yet every business can tap into the benefits of these workplace trends. With a little preparation and intention, your business can effectively adapt to the next normal.

This has been the year of working virtually, and we’ve all been on a fast, uphill learning curve with work home practices and technology. I have found that extraordinary work requires extraordinary self-care, and sometimes this involves healing from embarrassment and mistakes.

As a meeting facilitator, the last thing I want is a screen full of checked out meeting participants. Here are my 5 tips for engaging virtual team meetings.