Surge in home working but some sectors left behind
New analysis shows the numbers of regular homeworkers have tripled since the pandemic.
By Belinda Liversedge on 30 May 2022
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How to make hybrid working a success in a post-pandemic world: new study
A new report argues that there has been a permanent mindset shift around how work can be organised and that there ‘can be no going back’ to expectations for universal office presence.
By Belinda Liversedge on 08 March 2022
‘Right to disconnect’ debate highlights need for adequate work breaks
Earlier this year, the European Parliament asked the European Commission to come up with a new EU (European Union) law which would give employees a right to disconnect from work-related tasks, activities and electronic communication during non-work hours without consequences, and to establish minimum standards for remote work.
By Joanne Moseley and Danielle Parsons, Irwin Mitchell on 27 September 2021
Hybrid working: getting it right
At Acas we see the future of work framed by three challenges: the need to ‘reopen’ workplaces safely; the need to ‘rebuild’ the economy using sustainable business models that focus on job quality as well as quantity; and the need to ‘re-imagine’ work by reflecting on our changed values and the lessons the pandemic has taught us.
By Adrian Wakeling, Acas on 08 September 2021
2021: Are we ready for hybrid working?
Hybrid working is a popular new concept. But how are firms going to make it a success?
By Belinda Liversedge on 30 June 2021
Deloitte gives its people choice of when and where they work
UK financial services firm, Deloitte has told all 20,000 of its UK employees they will be able to choose when, where and how they work in the future once it is safe to do so.
By Belinda Liversedge on 21 June 2021
Home workers must not be flexible working’s only winners, says TUC
All workers should be given access to flexible working, not just home workers, the TUC has said, warning that the rise in home working could lead to inequalities.
By Belinda Liversedge on 21 May 2021
Pandemic narrows gap in pay and opportunities for home workers
Before 2020, people who worked mainly from home were usually female and were on average paid 6.8 per cent less than those who never worked from home, latest official figures show.
By Belinda Liversedge on 22 April 2021
Mid-sized businesses shift towards more remote working
Just 5 per cent of mid-sized businesses believe that full time office working will be most effective for their workers post-pandemic, according to a new survey.
By Belinda Liversedge on 21 April 2021
Home workers back union’s calls for Right to Disconnect
Prospect union is calling on government to include a new ‘Right to Disconnect’ policy in the forthcoming Employment Bill.
By Belinda Liversedge on 14 April 2021
