Hybrid work

Michael Doolin: How managers must approach flexible working requests

Once an employer receives a written request, they must weigh up the pros and cons, responding in what the government determines a reasonable manner.

Toby Hough: The Flexible Working Regulation – too little, too late

Just a few years ago hybrid or flexible working was unheard of, but the rollercoaster that was the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 saw this change forever...

98% employers have tried to encourage hybrid workers back to the office

Employers are keen for their employees to return to the office, with 98% having implemented a measure to persuade their employees back to the workplace.

How to prevent virtual meeting fatigue 

Flexible working regulation will come into effect on the 6th of April, meaning employees have the right to request flexible working from day one of employment.

Deskless workers feel less appreciated compared to desk-based colleagues

Just 43 per cent of U.K. deskless workers admit to feeling seen, valued and appreciated compared to 61 per cent of desk-based corporate employees.

Brits prefer a hybrid setup over office or remote

A new study sheds a new light on the ongoing debate of going back to the office, being fully remote, or working in a hybrid setup.

Caroline Gleeson: Is the four-day workweek here to stay?

From better job satisfaction and reduction in absenteeism to increased productivity, the four-day workweek is promising. But is it a viable solution for everyone?

Expert reveals what hybrid working will mean in 2024

With rumbling whispers about the five-day office week returning and gaining momentum, what will the future hold for hybrid working in 2024?

Niki Fuchs: Onboarding in the age of hybrid working – a holistic strategy

Reportedly as little as 29% of new hires feel prepared in their new roles, which indicates many employers still lack suitable onboarding strategies.

Regularly work in cafes? Here are the risks you need to be aware of

1/4 of employed Brits, equivalent to 7 million workers, opt to work in cafes instead of at home or the office. But is it safe to conduct professional work in a public setting?

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