We just wrapped up our 7th Annual Pulse of HR Report and discovered that roughly 50% of U.S. businesses allow employees to work on a hybrid basis and plan to keep it that way for the next year. But how are they accomplishing this, while increasing employee productivity? Find out what we learned as Rob Parsons, host of Paychex PULSE, talks with Stu Richards, CEO of Bredin Research, about this and other discovers regarding the modern, hybrid workplace. Topics include: 00:00 – Welcome Stu Richards00:34 – The migration to a hybrid workforce01:46 – Optimizing remote worker productivity04:00 – The role of technology in a hybrid workplace05:56 – The importance of training remote managers07:47 – Focusing on the employee experience09:42 – Using HR partners to advise on optimization11:32 – Wrap up Download the 7th Annual Pulse of HR Report at https://bit.ly/pulseofhr. Check out the top 10 strategies for managing remote workers at www.paychex.com/articles/human-resources/managing-remote-employees. Discover the right Paychex solutions for your HR needs at www.paychex.com/business-solutions. DISCLAIMER:The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.