Protecting employees and company data in a remote-work world
iStorage CEO, John Michael, argues that management of remote and hybrid workers, whether for security or ensuring proper work/life balance, doesn’t need to be heavy-handed if the correct tools are in place… The increased flexibility of the modern office has proven popular for employees and employers alike. Workers are feeling the benefits: 78% of a […]
Shadow IT’s clue to hybrid employee engagement
Shadow IT has plagued organisations for years – long before hybrid working became firmly established. With the shift to Working from Home (WFH), the use of personal devices and applications that fail to adhere to corporate standards has exploded – even for those companies that have accelerated the deployment of Unified Communications (UC) solutions over […]
Your home workers are likely to be tired and untrusting of their bosses
People forced to work from home during the pandemic lockdown have suffered feelings of anxiety and isolation, with many reporting fatigue, disturbed sleep and lack of focus, according to the findings of a new report. The survey of how Covid has affected the world of work also reveals that working from home has led to […]
andpartnership’s Hybrid Leadership Development Programme – A simple yet powerful approach!
By andpartnership Our award-winning leadership programme is available as a truly blended virtual product. We have fully adapted the programme to ensure leaders are equipped for hybrid working. It is fully customisable to suit your organisation’s unique requirements and includes: Online pre and post questionnaires to benchmark and provide ROI and impact evaluation. Facilitated virtual workshops with interactive elements such as […]
Is hybrid working a risk to effective employee relations?
By Michael Campbell, Commercial Director, AdviserPlus The COVID-19 pandemic helped set the stage for a global work-from-home experiment. While the initial adjustment period of remote working was challenging, for the most part workers have now embraced more flexible working arrangements. As a result, there are increasing expectations for employers to consider adopting a hybrid working model, […]
COMPLIMENTARY 90-MINUTE WEBINAR: How to excel as a manager working from home
We would like to offer you the opportunity (along with a work colleague, ideally a manager) to experience at first hand our complimentary 90-minute webinar How To Excel As A Manager Working From Home Thursday 25th March 2021 (3.00 pm – 4.30 pm) Click Here To Register Many managers (and their teams) are facing lots […]
How to manage a hybrid team in 2021
By intelliHR Flexible work is no longer the ‘future of work’, it’s happening right now and the challenge for HR and leaders is to effectively manage newly hybrid teams. Here are three important considerations for managing teams with employees working in the office and remotely. Communicate frequently, openly and consistently Establish a communication rhythm and […]
Work-life balance in the age of Covid-19
By Tim Conroy, Winningtemp The term work-life balance may have first been coined by Brits in the 1980s, but it is a term that is still relevant and much debated today. Evolving over the decades, the phrase was originally used by the Women’s Liberation Movement, advocating for flexible hours and maternity leave. Today, and with the […]
Five tips to onboard new starters in 2021
By Skeeled The UK started 2021 by going into a third lockdown. Once again people were asked to work from home and for some companies, recruitment may be put on hold. However, with the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out accelerating and offering businesses hope for the future, hiring could soon be back on the agenda. New research […]
Encouraging balance during the remote working revolution
By Megan Barbier, VP of Human Resources, Wrike Employees around the world have quickly discovered the benefits and challenges that come with working from home. While many are making the most of their new flexible and virtual work environments, others are struggling to find the right balance between personal and professional. Regardless of whether or not […]
