Jennifer Moss

Sep 13, 2024 | linkedin.com | Jennifer Moss

Recent research has consistently shown the benefits of remote and flexible work arrangements. Nick Bloom and his team at Stanford University , found that companies engaging in remote work policies saw a 13% increase in employee productivity which was largely driven by fewer distractions, reduced commute times, and more focused work environments. Meanwhile return-to-office (RTO) mandates hurt employee satisfaction and firm performance claims research by Mark Ma and his team.

Apr 30, 2024 | td.org | Jennifer Moss

We’ve entered a new multiverse of work, a parallel universe that has different rules and realities than the one we occupied before, and we’re trying to make sense of it. The abrupt changes and continuous uncertainty of recent times have demanded real-time responses without the luxury of established strategies. It’s no wonder so many workers feel lost, negatively affecting our workplace cultures. In hundreds of interviews, I hear about feelings of detachment, loss of effectiveness, and ennui.

Jan 16, 2024 | fortune.com | Jennifer Moss |Jen Fisher

It has often been said that hope is not a strategy, but it’s time to challenge that myth. Hope is not only a powerful strategy to inspire change but also a key leadership skill for thriving in an uncertain future. Hope, as defined in Snyder’s Theory of Hope, named for the late psychologist and researcher Charles Snyder, can be the antidote to uncertainty. Hope helps people envision a concrete path to a better situation, empowering them to set goals and make plans to reach these positive outcomes.

Dec 22, 2023 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Jennifer Moss |Savanna G. Ledford |Veronica Bernacchi |Chan Shen

1 INTRODUCTION In the United States, geographic variation in healthcare pricing and spending is evident.1 For a given procedure, pricing can differ by a factor of 10 or more.2, 3 These variations are related to costs needed to provide services in a specific area (e.g., local rent1 and wages4), facility-specific factors (e.g., academic status),3 negotiations between insurers and providers, and patient health status.1 Prices account for 70% of geographic differences in healthcare spending.4...

Dec 7, 2023 | fastcompany.com | Jennifer Moss

By Jennifer Moss4 minute ReadThe holidays are fast approaching, and it’s time for the annual office holiday party. However, there is still significant debate about whether a holiday party—essentially forced fun at work—is worth the effort. On the one hand, holiday parties can provide an opportunity to celebrate, let loose, and reconnect with colleagues. This is especially important because over the past several years we have been in a workplace friendship recession.