While productivity may increase at home, so do the miseries that come with isolation
By Jan Cavelle
Employees may demand a more flexible environment, says columnist Jan Cavelle, but without proper support, they could end up miserable.
Tag: Flexible Working
Is there space for the office in the gig economy?
By Staff writer
Will the rise of the gig economy be the death of the office, or perhaps just the death of the office as we know it?
Is working from home really more productive
New research suggests that flexible working hours can make a business outperform others. But it’s not without its risks.
Off-payroll tax threatens the low paid and Good Work Plan
By Staff writer
Dave Chaplin suggests the prime minister’s Good Work Plan will be put in jeopardy because the off-payroll tax HMRC wants to impose will exploit the self-employed.
Keep cool at work while saving on energy bills
By Staff writer
With the UK experiencing its longest heatwave since 1976, now is a good time to consider your building design and energy use to ensure you keep your office cool but your carbon emissions and energy bills low.
How companies can effectively establish flexible working policies
By Staff writer
Four years since flexible working regulations were introduced, research from the Smarter Working Initiative reveals three quarters of UK employees now consider the option as crucial when selecting a new role.
Recruiting and retaining talent: It’s all about quality, not quantity
By Mungo Park
In his latest entry for Founders Diaries, Mungo Park weighs up the pros and cons of recruiting staff on a part-time basis to plug gaps in key areas of your business.
How to help employees be healthy and happy
By Staff writer
Research has shown that 26% of the UK population believe they do not have a good work-life balance. Pair this with the 58% who state they are ?too tired to exercise during the work week, and it’s clear we need to find ways to help employees be healthy and happy.
5 tips for business owners with staff getting ready for Ramadan
By Staff writer
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar where Muslims carry out a period of religious observance, including fasting, prayer and self-reflection.
The technology that will help companies attract top talent
At a time when the next generation of graduates enter the workplace, companies are facing an ongoing challenge of creating a technological environment that not only enables new recruits to fulfil their potential but improve the efficiency of the business as well.