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Why government and industry must collaborate to prioritise modern apprenticeships

Mark Sweeney, CEO of de Novo Solutions, examines the UK's tech future, stressing the need for government and industry collaboration to prioritise modern apprenticeships.

How to navigate the transition to a hybrid workplace

Organisations are now more than ever focusing on transitioning to a hybrid workplace - a combination of the benefits of remote work with the advantages of a traditional office setting. We delve into the key components of a successful hybrid model and how to accelerate its implementation in your organisation.

Is car sharing really the future of getting to work?

The hybrid working system which has changed the transport habits of many employees, and the popularity of car sharing has skyrocketed.

The re-imagined office: Making hybrid work a success

Over the past three years, organisations have experienced the greatest upheaval in a generation, and the hybrid work model has come out top.

The benefits and challenges of hiring an international remote workforce

In the past, the major factor in determining where you and your family chose to live was tied to the location of your workplace, but now having an international remote workforce is considered the norm.

Trial finds four-day work week boosts employee wellbeing and productivity

After testing a four-day work week across 61 companies in the UK, researchers found the trial was successful both economically and productivity-wise.

The power of VDI in 2023’s evolving business landscape 

Businesses need to ensure they can provide a better experience for employees without compromising the security of their digital assets - can Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) be the key?

The impact of COVID-19 on future workplaces

Alison White, Founder & Director of White Workplace Consultancy Limited, examines how COVID-19 has changed the way we work & what we want from future workplaces.

Health & Human Services organisations: Are your HHS leaders strong enough?

Public Sector Health & Human Services leaders, or HHS leaders, need their operations to be aligned with experimentation and learning to lead transformational change.

Why do phone notifications distract us and how can we manage them at work?

Phone notifications are a necessary evil in our always-connected, work-from-anywhere world. But all too often, they can be a major distraction, pulling us away from our tasks and goals.

Hybrid working is here to stay – now secure your workforce

The rise of hybrid working has enabled greater flexibility for employees, laying bare a wealth of opportunities for organisations.

Hybrid working: taking a collaborative approach to an office revamp

Office revamps, when implemented successfully, could be the key to increasing overall efficiency, productivity and employer competitiveness.

85% of UK disabled workers are more productive working from home

There are numerous benefits of working from home for disabled workers, who have been the worst affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in their careers.

One in five workers have the intention to quit their jobs

Over 6.5 million people in the UK are expected to leave their job in the next year, indicating that those with the poorest job quality are the most likely to have an intention to quit.

Smarter working from a human resources perspective

Micael Johnstone, Strategy and Future of Organisations Expert and Co-Founder of Wading Herons, provides thought leadership on smarter working from a human resources perspective.

What is the role of the meeting room in the post COVID pandemic workplace

Alison White of PLACEmaking asks what impact the post-COVID pandemic workplace has had on the traditional office meeting room.

46% of the working population at risk of job burnout

Almost half of working people are at risk of job burnout, and people working from home are more likely to feel this way, as almost one in ten are burning out.

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