Ecological Consultancy Reveals the Formula for a happy remote working environment. In a recent Best Places to Work 2024 edition published by The Sunday Times recently 70,000 UK organisations were analysed. Behind the survey was employee satisfaction experts WorkL who gathered the results used the six factors of reward and recognition, instilling pride, information sharing, […]

New research by leading flexible workspace platform, Hubble, reveals that businesses still haven’t ‘solved’ workspace, years after the post-lockdown working shakeup. A survey of 200 leaders found that 88% of CEOs want employees in the office more; two thirds planning changes to their workspace setup in the next 12 months. Hubble reveals that businesses are […]

Employment agency, Reed, is warning employers to think twice before insisting workers return full-time to the workplace – or risk losing and missing out on top talent. There is now a real possibility of The Great Return to the office risking the start of a Great Resignation. The company believes that trying to enforce a […]

Most of us have our preferred patterns for hybrid working. New research from TravelPerk reveals that a fifth (19%) of UK employees don’t think meeting colleagues in person is important at all. However, nearly triple (58%) feel that meeting in person is important because it creates a sense of belonging to the team, and more […]

In a significant study1 of businesses of all sizes and industries across the UK, Towergate Health & Protection has revealed the current state of play when it comes to hybrid working. There is a big push by employers currently to encourage employees back to the office. The figures show that hybrid working is still very […]

For 57% of office workers can claim the new holiday mantra sun, sea and …spreadsheets as they plan to work from holiday destinations with Spain, Italy and France being the most popular choices. 88% of workers plan to ‘work from anywhere’ in the coming year, with 57% adding on time to their holiday this year […]

Research revealed today by Towergate Health & Protection shows that on average 45% of employees are now working on a hybrid basis, splitting their time between working from home and their usual place of work. The survey of 500 HR decision makers from businesses of all sizes across the UK highlights Towergate Health & Protection’s […]

With summer nearly here, now is the time to consider updating elements of your home office space to prepare for the new season. In this guide, we’ll offer some ways you can enhance your home office décor to embody the delightful feeling of summer, as well as tips for how to prepare your workspace for […]

A survey of UK employers and employees gives insight into the lack of provision for remote and hybrid office workers to carry out their roles. While only just over half (56%) of employers admit they regularly check in with all employees to enquire about their health and wellbeing and 55% provide laptops, 73% of employees […]

New research released today shows a lack of planning and investment in hybrid working is threatening to derail a widespread successful return to the office. The research, conducted by Opinium for Ricoh Europe, polled 3,000 office workers across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain. It found they remain cautious about returning […]

Matt Ephgrave (pictured), Managing Director at Just Eat for Business, on how to help employees adapt into their new working routine while prioritising well-being in the office and at home… Last month, the scrapping of Plan B guidelines gave businesses the go ahead to bring their staff back to the office, with most adopting a […]

By Jürn-Christian Hocke, Interim Head of Faculty of Arts at Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI) Before the pandemic forced companies and businesses to move most of their work remotely, there were (generally very widespread) concerns about the home office among both staff and management. You would idle away all your time and not […]

Working remotely during the pandemic has meant that more people are opting for a hybrid working routine – doing a combination of working from home and from the office, allowing for more flexibility than ever. With the social pressures and office politics forgotten, remote working has allowed people to enjoy listening to their guilty pleasure songs that they may not be comfortable playing in […]

Work management software Scoro has released a new study focusing on productivity in the UK. Based on a survey of over 2,000 respondents, it offers fascinating insights on the most productive cities and sectors, as well as where people feel most overworked, their attitude towards hybrid working and the key distractions for office and remote […]

Property specialist Cluttons has found that office demand will subsequently decrease in the short to medium term. However, some industries should think twice before shedding city centre office space post pandemic. With one-third of workplace activities in the UK carried out remotely without any loss of activity, there will be an increase in hybrid and home […]

By Rich Westman, CEO and founder of Kaido, a platform for building remote team culture… “Always take some of the play, fun, freedom and wonder of the weekend into your week and your work,” life coach Rasheed Ogunlaru tells us. Great advice that’s hard to follow in an environment that’s increasingly divided. Coronavirus has given […]

Members of the Flexible Working Taskforce have published new practical guidance to help employers develop fair and sustainable hybrid working practices. The guidance is designed to help employers harness the benefits of well managed hybrid working practices which can help organisations attract and retain staff while supporting employee wellbeing, inclusion and performance. It offers practical […]

By Tray Durrant, Executive Director, Bain and Gray It is vital to keep a close eye on the evolving employment market for both companies looking to recruit the best executive support staff and for candidates keen to move roles. The London support market is particularly complex now: alongside the regular skills set required of a […]