Remote teams

Remote teams

A decision on the 1 billion scheme was expected from the City of London Corporation by the end of this year though this has been pushed back into 2026 after further details were added to the application. A spokesperson for Network Rail said they remain committed to our proposals and the additional detail submitted will be available to view on the Planning Register.

The demands for tech talent are growing so fast due to AI that no existing visa program can be a standalone solution. Globally, three of four IT employers say they lack the tech talent they need, and the outlook will only get more dire as AI creates a demand for high-skilled specialists like data engineers, senior architects, and agentic orchestrators.

When every role in a business is mission-critical, having the right people in the right seats can be transformative. It's incredibly rewarding to see our clients grow faster, operate more efficiently, and retain customers longer-all because they have the talent they need to win.

Today's hostels are far more than the backpacker crash pads of old. They range from design-led boutique stays to social hubs where remote workers and travelers gather over coffee or rooftop yoga. Whether you're planning a solo trip, traveling with friends, or simply looking to stretch your budget without sacrificing experience, hostels can offer a unique mix of affordability, comfort, and community.

More than five years into the homeworking revolution, a narrative seems to have emerged - of employees being hauled back to the office against their will. This contrasts with what COVID taught us: that people can work flexibly, benefit from not commuting, and even work for employers based far from their home - expanding the labour pool for employers. In fact, both of these arguments are oversimplifications.

In a company's early days, culture is forged through proximity-shared desks, late nights, and the push-and-pull of turning ideas into reality. Decisions happen on the fly, and everyone knows each other by name. But as you scale-especially as a remote-first organization-that sense of connection can quietly fade. Suddenly, you realize you can't attend every onboarding, celebrate every milestone, or even recognize every face on a Zoom call.

When videoconferencing company Owl Labs surveyed 2,000 U.S. workers for its 2025 State of Hybrid Work report, almost half reported they did not have enough flexibility in regard to when they worked. What kind of flexibility were they hoping to get? Something that Owl Labs calls "microshifting." You may know it simply as breaking up your day as you see fit, taking an hour or so to run an errand or recharge when you need and returning to your work whenever suits you best.

How did I manage to convince my Fitbit that I had a rigorous workout in the middle of the workday? It was not a treadmill desk, though I do have one of those at home. Also, not a trick. I did not put my Fitbit onto my cat and make her run around the apartment. It was actually quite a serious answer. It was a clash with a co-worker that made my heart rate go up to 140