With the frequently changing quarantine rules for holidaymakers and fears of a second lockdown, employers must continue to stay vigilant as their organisations resume operations and their staff return to work. The CIPD’s Chief Executive, Peter Cheese, has warned ‘the return to […]
Although hiring has generally been down compared to pre-COVID-19 levels, we are seeing some activities in the job market as businesses reopen post-lockdown. According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS), the worst impact on the labour demand was experienced […]
Self service functionality is already well integrated into our everyday lives: online shopping, social media, ordering dinner, booking flights, etc. So, why not bring it into our work lives as well? Self service can prove valuable for everyone in the […]
As a result of COVID-19, government rules* now state “workers who have not taken all of their statutory annual leave entitlement due to COVID-19 will now be able to carry it over into the next 2 leave years”. Raising the […]
Businesses that were initially doubtful about remote work are now realising the hidden potential of a remote workforce. Some companies have been able to transition so effectively that they are considering shifting employees to remote work permanently. But, while many […]
Isolation and loneliness are some of the biggest struggles remote workers face. These feelings can have a significant impact on mental health, and employees who are working remotely for the first time due to COVID-19 may be more susceptible to […]
Last year, nearly a third of UK businesses reported they had suffered a data breach or cyberattack in the previous 12 months. The figure, from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)*, and the increase of scams targeting […]
Employee work satisfaction is just as important now as ever. With businesses needing to keep operations running as smoothly as possible in this extended period of remote working, employers must take action to ensure their people maintain engagement with the […]
Companies are currently relying on video conferencing as an integral communication tool for their remote workforce. Video calling applications, like Zoom, have seen more than a 500% surge in global downloads in March alone. With many people still getting to […]
Motivation is the force behind the energy, enthusiasm and level of commitment your employees bring to work. It’s what gets them up in the morning, ready to tackle the day’s tasks. With many employers having to quickly adopt work-from-home policies […]
