Updates from Publicis

Looking for suitable money investments. Any suggestions.

Any thoughts on working at Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae? I've heard/read mainly negative things.

Does it make sense to insure an engagement ring?

Unable to attend an award show cuz of $ and distance. An exec from the show keeps asking if I can find someone to attend in my place so they can accept for me “in the event that I win.” (Cont)

Does Slalom provide any extra days off in addition to vacation? For example, short days on summer Fridays and closure between Christmas and New Years?

Recruiter reaches out for my availability and a good phone number to schedule a phone screen. I give her my info and I’m sent a Google Meet invite. Wait, what? I thought you said phone? Is this a test? 🤔😆

Do you think starting school 1-2 hours later (and ending later) would have more positive or negative effects?

Managers - what are some of the highest paying certifications based on your experience.

Okay I want to do a 7 day trip to Europe with a stranger. Anyone interested ?

Hello everyone, I’m new to the group. Are any of you in the governmental affairs field? I’m looking to leave the public sector.

Dog-friendly apartment buildings that have off-leash dog parks and/or vet within walking distance? I’m open to a variety of neighborhoods. Thanks!

What’s everyone’s opinion of Justin Trudeau as PM?

Looking for a company that is great with experiential and high tech.

If you could update the 10 commandments, what would you add?

Favorite maternity brands?

Currently a size XL/14 in most brands, and struggling to find decent workwear in the maternity world.

02/03 check in:
Completed 30 mins low impact ride and 30 mins boxing 🥊💪🏼
What are y’all upto today?

Our hybrid plan is either “1 to 3 days a week in office, or 1 to 3 days per month” (starting in September). They keep emphasizing that the future of work is flexibility

Just got return to office email. People can start coming in 6/1 but still limited access. Seems like September will be a more official return. They’ve said 75% of us will remain hybrid wfh/in office after that (NYC)

Is there anyone going back full time? If so, when? Curious to hear thoughts on that if you are returning to the office 5x per week

Returning June 1, likely 2-3 days/wk. Houston, TX.

Has anyone’s company moved their return to office date FORWARD? Curious to hear of anyone’s experience

My company announced a hybrid plan starting in September (1-3 days per week in the office). Did anyone else’s company announce a hybrid plan?

I hate politics, which means I suck at Office Politics. Any advice, learning experiences, or insight for someone who knows he has to be better at it?

Anyone won the battle when being told you have to return to office but you want to stay remote? Not particularly interested in compromising considering I’ve been remote my entire tenure here, but they’re really trying to force it on us. All tips welcome. Background: no one on my working team lives in the same office, I’m just at the US HQ.

September with extreme flexibility at first. Schedule and seating set-up TBD. Local gov and case count will also be factors. Washington DC.

So we’re going back in Sept. or what? 🤡

Thanks for this bowl, Bowl Leader! Anyone hear any news within Accenture?

Saw on LinkedIn that Georgia Pacific is letting vaccinated people return too the office now and soon will let all back who want to be - but if you are unvaccinated you must wear a mask and keep certain distance from others. Unsure of all of the details of that.

Leo group is remote until Sept 6 (unofficially) but offices are open now if you want to come in (Have to reserve a spot). No pressure to do so yet. Expected to be a hybrid model after, but it's all TBD.

I have to have an official ADA convo with HR about requesting to continue to WFH and not move back to NYC. Has anyone gone through this process?

Is anyone’s company shifting to a hybrid in office/wfh model?

Hi everyone! I’m an EA for a Property Management company, I wanted to get your opinion on a situation. We have an office manager, who is in charge of greeting clients and anybody who walks through the doors, returning of keys, etc., our office manager wants to work a hybrid schedule and we are not opposed to it as long as we can ensure client satisfaction and that the office is orderly. Has anybody been able to make this work?

What’s Omnicom’s policy on returning to office? Being told mandatory hybrid system will be implemented from Oct 4.

Can the hybrid model actually work?

People have gotten so used to just backing meetings up into each other. You logout of one and immediately jump in to another. I remember days full of meetings before but not at this volume.

I struggle believing this practice will cease with any percentage of the workforce at home. I don't subscribe to all or nothing but I'm interested in if this has been addressed. Has anyone's hybrid policy mentioned the future of meeting best practice?