working from home Archives

Young people’s careers at risk due to lack of face-to-face networking

Oct 20, 2020 | 0 |

What are young people’s concerns in regards to their career progression?

Working from home is set to stay, says Institute of Directors

Oct 6, 2020 | 0 |

What problems do IoD believe working from home will cause for employers?

Working from home causes security concerns for UK businesses

Sep 29, 2020 | 0 |

The HR sector is worst for downloading sensitive company documents on their devices.

Richard Manby: Working from Home – A Blessing or a Curse?

Jun 23, 2016 | 0 |

The last 20 years has seen a dramatic growth in flexible working as employees and employers recognise that the benefits far outweigh the disadvantages. In fact, a recent ‘Job Exodus’ survey conducted by Investors In People found that 34% of employees would prefer flexible working to a 3% pay rise.

Happy homeworkers turn tables on loneliness

Feb 10, 2016 | 1 |

Loneliness affects almost half of the UK’s home-working professionals, a new study has found, however the survey also finds that loneliness does lessen year on year.

Flexible working does actually boost productivity, new survey finds

Feb 8, 2016 | 0 |

Flexible working is a notion that is very much in vogue at the moment, it can even be a deal breaker when people consider accepting a job. Employers do though worry that ‘working from home’ is not conducive to productivity and is instead more beneficial for completing housework, staying in bed and brunch dates.

Robert Leeming: A brave new world – things to look out for in 2016

Dec 22, 2015 | 0 |

2016 is just around the corner, believe it or not, so what can the HR world anticipate as we enter the latter half of the second decade of the 21st century. Here are some key events to be prepared for:

Rob Gimes: Home sick days – disruptive or productive?

Nov 26, 2015 | 0 |

When an employee needs to take time off work due to sickness it doesn’t only impact that one member of staff – it can have both minor and major repercussions for the whole company.

‘Work is no longer a place you go to’, says Microsoft boss

Nov 12, 2015 | 0 |

Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, has said that the concept of work being a place where you physically clock in and clock out is fading.

More and more graduates are considering freelance careers

Nov 2, 2015 | 1 |

A new survey of university graduates has found that just over half of degree holders about to enter the workforce have undertaken some freelancing during their studies. What is more a further 44 percent were considering freelancing or self-employment as a career option after university.

Vera Loftis: Top HR tips, promoting successful mobile working

Jul 15, 2015 | 0 |

Vera Loftis looks at the best ways companies can support and promote flexible working in their employees. Including getting that work-life balance and increasing productivity.