Remote working is becoming increasingly popular, especially as the recent pandemic has forced most of us to stay away from the office, but it’s something that many business owners have always been wary of. Many managers feel that having their teams in a controlled environment means that they are able to collaborate better, can support each other better and are…
Remote working isn’t just something that enables us to continue working when we can’t get to the office. Before the challenges that 2020 bestowed upon us, remote working provided a host of benefits to organisations around the world and was becoming increasingly popular. When staff are able to work remotely it can help them create a better work/life balance, reduce…
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear that it’s time for businesses to move forward with their technology. Those that kept up with the advances in telecoms technology and ensured that communication was at the forefront of their businesses are now revelling in the fact that adapting to having entire teams working remotely was a relatively easy task. However, those…
It seems pretty apparent by now that most of us will be working at home for the foreseeable future. Those of us that are fortunate enough to be able to do our jobs from home are starting to get used to new practices and are effective in our remote working roles. However, not all of us have mastered every aspect…
The Coronavirus pandemic has forced thousands of parents all over the world to move their offices to their homes. If it’s something that you are not used to doing, working from home takes some adjustment - especially if you have children. We’ve put some tips together to help those of you struggling to give both your work and children the…
Culture in the workplace is extremely important. When a company has a strong culture, three things happen: employees know how top management wants them to respond to any situation; employees believe that the expected response is the proper one; and employees know that they will be rewarded for demonstrating the organisation's values. Culture in the workplace can make a big…
Flexible working is something that has been used across various businesses for years. It allows employees to work flexible hours so they can arrange their work life around personal life to assist them with things like child care. Working flexible hours can help an employee to create the perfect work-life balance, which not only helps them to manage their personal…
Our working life plays a big role in our mental health. It can be good for our wellbeing: giving us a sense of satisfaction, purpose and enjoyment, but it can also get on top of us. A negative working environment can lead to physical and mental health problems. In England, one in six people report a common mental health issue…
For most businesses, the number of remote workers increased considerably, almost overnight, when the Coronavirus pandemic hit. In many cases, when it was announced that those that could work from home should do so, “work-from-home” policies were thrown together so employees could continue to work with little disruption to business operations. Even though restrictions are starting to ease, some employees…
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all in one way or another. Whether it impacted our personal or professional lives or both, it has definitely changed the way we do things. While we are starting to see a glimpse of life as it used to be, the reality is that the current lockdown measures currently in place will be the…
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