Arbitrary return-to-office mandates risk disadvantaging more than 1 million disabled workersRemote and hybrid work has become essential for many disabled individuals to stay employed and manage their health effectively.
Vodafone: Be in the office 8 days a month or lose bonusesVodafone mandates UK employees to work onsite at least eight days monthly or face disciplinary action starting in April.
POV: The physical design studio is waning. Could a residency model replace it?Two Times Elliott's closure of their studio reflects a transformative shift in the definition of hybrid working environments.
Hybrid work is winning out, despite employers trying to force a return to officeHybrid working is increasingly common, with workers seeking a balance between remote and office environments.
Adrian Weckler: As Big Tech tells employees to return to office five days a week, will remote working become a thing of the past?Employers are pushing for a return to the office despite employee preference for hybrid or remote work.
Supporting business resiliency for all working policiesHybrid working is essential for business resilience in the face of unpredictable disruptions.Technological investment is crucial for facilitating remote and hybrid work setups.
Arbitrary return-to-office mandates risk disadvantaging more than 1 million disabled workersRemote and hybrid work has become essential for many disabled individuals to stay employed and manage their health effectively.
Vodafone: Be in the office 8 days a month or lose bonusesVodafone mandates UK employees to work onsite at least eight days monthly or face disciplinary action starting in April.
POV: The physical design studio is waning. Could a residency model replace it?Two Times Elliott's closure of their studio reflects a transformative shift in the definition of hybrid working environments.
Hybrid work is winning out, despite employers trying to force a return to officeHybrid working is increasingly common, with workers seeking a balance between remote and office environments.
Adrian Weckler: As Big Tech tells employees to return to office five days a week, will remote working become a thing of the past?Employers are pushing for a return to the office despite employee preference for hybrid or remote work.
Supporting business resiliency for all working policiesHybrid working is essential for business resilience in the face of unpredictable disruptions.Technological investment is crucial for facilitating remote and hybrid work setups.
The 2025 All in Census is Now Open - Make Sure You Take PartThe UK advertising industry's All In Census invites participation to collect workforce data to shape its talent action plan.
JP Morgan runs out of desk space after banning working from homeJP Morgan is requiring full-time office attendance, but lacks enough space to accommodate its London staff.
Santander cracks down on hybrid working as return to office trend growsSantander mandates three days a week in-office work, reflecting a broader trend towards increased workplace presence among UK companies.
JP Morgan runs out of desk space after banning working from homeJP Morgan is requiring full-time office attendance, but lacks enough space to accommodate its London staff.
Santander cracks down on hybrid working as return to office trend growsSantander mandates three days a week in-office work, reflecting a broader trend towards increased workplace presence among UK companies.
Enforced office mandates drive workers to seek flexible rolesThe job market is increasingly favoring flexibility, with many workers leaving companies that enforce strict office attendance.
Staff retention crisis as 65% of staff looking to change jobs this year - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com65% of professionals are planning to explore new job opportunities due to uncertainty, prompting employers to emphasize employee retention.
Technology Continues To Frustrate Hybrid WorkersThe extent of employer support for hybrid working remains a crucial workplace issue, impacting employee retention and preference for flexible work arrangements.
Enforced office mandates drive workers to seek flexible rolesThe job market is increasingly favoring flexibility, with many workers leaving companies that enforce strict office attendance.
Staff retention crisis as 65% of staff looking to change jobs this year - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com65% of professionals are planning to explore new job opportunities due to uncertainty, prompting employers to emphasize employee retention.
Technology Continues To Frustrate Hybrid WorkersThe extent of employer support for hybrid working remains a crucial workplace issue, impacting employee retention and preference for flexible work arrangements.
Hundreds of Met Police staff start strike actionOver 300 Metropolitan Police staff strike over hybrid working dispute after pay dock threats.
Barclays the latest to harden line on office attendance rulesBarclays has mandated staff to work in-office at least three days a week.
PwC UK orders staff to spend more time in officePwC UK is enforcing a new policy requiring employees to spend at least three days a week in the office or with clients.
Is there a hybrid working 'sweet spot' or will innovation suffer? - Centre for CitiesCentral London's office attendance is stabilizing around 70% of pre-pandemic levels, with potential for slight increases through employer enforcement.
Barclays the latest to harden line on office attendance rulesBarclays has mandated staff to work in-office at least three days a week.
PwC UK orders staff to spend more time in officePwC UK is enforcing a new policy requiring employees to spend at least three days a week in the office or with clients.
Is there a hybrid working 'sweet spot' or will innovation suffer? - Centre for CitiesCentral London's office attendance is stabilizing around 70% of pre-pandemic levels, with potential for slight increases through employer enforcement.
Nationwide boss says women working at home could be missing out on job opportunitiesNationwide CEO emphasizes the importance of a physical office presence for career advancement and leadership development.
The 7 Thruths Of Hybrid WorkingHybrid working requires leaders to engage teams deeply in the organization's vision for effective alignment and success.
Nationwide boss says women working at home could be missing out on job opportunitiesNationwide CEO emphasizes the importance of a physical office presence for career advancement and leadership development.
The 7 Thruths Of Hybrid WorkingHybrid working requires leaders to engage teams deeply in the organization's vision for effective alignment and success.
fromBusiness Matters2 months agoWomen who work from home risk career setbacks, warns Nationwide CEOWomen working from home may miss promotion opportunities due to lack of visibility in the office.
HP Pavilion 16 review: lightweight laptop is an affordable workhorseThe HP Pavilion 16 is a lightweight, portable laptop that does not compromise on comfort or performance, ideal for hybrid working environments.
Study says home working boosts exercise habitsHybrid working positively impacts workers' exercise habits and well-being.
The Lease Negotiator - Q&A - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comThe UK commercial property sector is adjusting as businesses embrace hybrid work, affecting lease negotiations.
Donnybrook Fair and UK retailer Hotel Chocolat both to close stores in DublinRetail challenges in Dublin persist due to hybrid working and online shopping, prompting closures of establishments like Donnybrook Fair and Hotel Chocolat.
Bosses believe WFH will come to an end - wishful thinking?The hybrid working model is becoming increasingly common in the City of London, but many CEOs predict a return to pre-pandemic work practices within three years.
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Bosses believe WFH will come to an end - wishful thinking?The hybrid working model is becoming increasingly common in the City of London, but many CEOs predict a return to pre-pandemic work practices within three years.
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Inside the World's Most Extravagant Yacht Owner's SuitesLuxury yacht master suites now dominate yacht design, reflecting owners' needs for social and private spaces while spending extended time on board.
Shore up education hardware supply with sustainable, refurbished technologyDemand for quality hardware has increased in a hybrid working world, but supply chains are struggling to keep up.
How Has WFH Culture Changed Dining Out?Hybrid working has significantly altered dining habits, shifting popular dining nights and increasing weekend socializing.
Working from home has changed the way the UK dines out foreverHybrid working has significantly altered dining habits, making Thursdays busier and Fridays tougher for hospitality businesses.
How Has WFH Culture Changed Dining Out?Hybrid working has significantly altered dining habits, shifting popular dining nights and increasing weekend socializing.
Working from home has changed the way the UK dines out foreverHybrid working has significantly altered dining habits, making Thursdays busier and Fridays tougher for hospitality businesses.
Hyperscalers go nuclearOrganizations are exploring nuclear energy as a low-carbon option for powering data centers amid growing energy concerns.There is rising demand for hybrid working arrangements among Gen Z workers, valuing office presence for mentoring opportunities.
HPE sharpens edge computing with ProLiant DL145 Gen11 server | Computer WeeklyHPE's ProLiant DL145 Gen11 server enhances edge computing by offering high performance and efficiency for diverse business environments.
Hybrid working makes employees happier, healthier and more productive, study showsHybrid working boosts employee happiness, health, and productivity, reducing burnout and improving work-life balance.
Hybrid working works: huge study reveals no drop in productivityShort spaceflights affect the human body similarly to longer ones, with reversible changes like altered immune-cell function and telomere lengthening.
The role of IT leaders in transforming the digital workplaceHybrid working blamed for productivity woes, but digital employee experience (DEX) is a more significant issue.
Many businesses aren't sure exactly how employees get their work doneEmployers frequently miss how digital experiences impact employee productivity, leading to a disconnect between IT and workers' needs.
Hybrid working makes employees happier, healthier and more productive, study showsHybrid working boosts employee happiness, health, and productivity, reducing burnout and improving work-life balance.
Hybrid working works: huge study reveals no drop in productivityShort spaceflights affect the human body similarly to longer ones, with reversible changes like altered immune-cell function and telomere lengthening.
The role of IT leaders in transforming the digital workplaceHybrid working blamed for productivity woes, but digital employee experience (DEX) is a more significant issue.
Many businesses aren't sure exactly how employees get their work doneEmployers frequently miss how digital experiences impact employee productivity, leading to a disconnect between IT and workers' needs.
My favourite room: 'We saw the house on video, it had the sea nearby so we bought it without viewing it' - inside podcaster Caroline Lyons' Kerry homeRelocation can reshape career paths and life ambitions leading to unexpected challenges and new satisfactions.
UK businesses ready to deploy 5G standalone | Computer WeeklyUK businesses ready to invest in advanced 5G services like network slicing, with reliable data connections being crucial for success.
Zoom wants to take on Google and Microsoft with its own DocsZoom unveils Zoom Docs, a collaboration tool with AI for hybrid working, expanding beyond video meetings.
Council Post: Four Trends To Follow To Prepare For The Changing World Of WorkHybrid working and digital employee experience are transforming the workplace, making unified communications essential for success.
Zoom wants to take on Google and Microsoft with its own DocsZoom unveils Zoom Docs, a collaboration tool with AI for hybrid working, expanding beyond video meetings.
Council Post: Four Trends To Follow To Prepare For The Changing World Of WorkHybrid working and digital employee experience are transforming the workplace, making unified communications essential for success.
'Coffee badging' employees are facing crackdown after using controversial trend to avoid the officeEmployees 'coffee badging' to minimize office time may face consequences and crackdowns by employers amid the prevalence of hybrid working post-Covid.
Microsoft thinks it might have cracked making workers come back to the office - but will employees buy it?Microsoft Places uses AI to enhance hybrid working by coordinating office days, integrating desk booking, and providing critical real estate insights.
Dell cracks down on hybrid working again - computing giant is going to start color-coding employees to show who is coming back to the officeDell tracks hybrid employees with electronic badge swipes, VPN usage, and a color-coded system to monitor office presence.
IWG maintains full-year guidance amid US listing talkHybrid working boosts IWG's performance and revenue growth.
Many companies still don't have the proper tech to support hybrid workingCompanies are lacking in providing adequate digital equipment for effective hybrid working setups.
Marketing Job Postings Declined 42% Last YearGlobal job postings for marketing roles decreased significantly in 2023 compared to 2022, with CMO positions also affected, but there is optimism for a rebound in 2024.
Staying ahead of emerging workplace design trendsEmployers prioritize flexible, customizable office spaces with biophilia and neutral tones for enhanced in-person experiences.
Businesses are calling workers back into offices that are not fit for purposeEnterprises struggle with outdated office spaces for hybrid working.
Tata Communications hosted SASE claims to redefine networking, security | Computer WeeklyTata Communications partners with Versa Networks to launch unified SASE solution for enterprises, addressing cyber vulnerabilities and hybrid working challenges.
Hate going back to the office? Microsoft Teams might have just solved one of the biggest return-to-office problemsMicrosoft Teams introduces desk booking feature to ease office space management for hybrid working.