Category: Work
Nearly half of workers now commuting to work 5 times a week
Virgin Media O2 Business today publishes its Q3 Movers Index, revealing almost half of workers now commute at least five days a week while many plan to take advantage of free heating this winter. Gen Z (18 to 24 year-olds) are spending more around their workplaces compared to last quarter, as 90% of workers have…
WFH not affecting productivity but ‘killing workplace culture’, claims survey
New research from The Global Payroll Association (GPA) reveals that the vast majority of people are now working from home for at least some of the working week. And while there is confidence that productivity isn’t being negatively impacted, workplace culture might be suffering. The Global Payroll Association surveyed 1,006 UK office workers about remote working…
UK tech talent could earn 35% more switching to AI role, data reveals
The average UK tech worker could increase salary by around £20,518 (35.8%) by switching to an AI-based role. Employees skilled in Structured Query Learning (SQL) could see a salary increase of £10,736 (18.8%) by switching to Python. Deep Learning is more in demand than Machine Learning, and making the switch could net employees a salary increase of £16,024…
3 Genius Hacks to Improve Your Work-Life Balance
Work-life balance is that sweet spot where you feel fulfilled by your career and energized by your personal life. But achieving this balance can feel impossible between overflowing inboxes and the constant lure of our smartphones. Work can easily creep into every corner of our lives. This article is here to help. Read on to…
How to Keep Your Company Data Safe When Employees Are Working in Remote and Hybrid Work Environments
With 40% of Britons now working in some kind of remote or hybrid working environment, it is now the preferred way to work for many people. However, employers have to be aware of the increased risks of data breaches and cyber attacks when people are no longer working in secure office environments. With laptops and…
Website categories British employers don’t want you to visit
Up to 72% of employers block malware and adult websites. Phishing websites are blocked by 70% of employers, while gambling ones – by 43%. Adult content is blocked by 77% of British employers, while malware websites are blocked by 55%. According to data collected by the cybersecurity company NordLayer, a significant portion of employers (72%) block malicious…
IT best choice for flexible working and highest salaries, survey reveals
Almost every third job in IT is remote, making the sector a leader when it comes to flexible working, a new study by electronic retailer Currys reveals. Since the end of the pandemic, there has been a shift in mentality for many desk workers in the UK, with nearly half of them (49%) stating their desire for…
Top 20 “Workcation” cities for digital nomads
Since the end of the pandemic, there has been a shift in the mentality for many desk workers in the UK. A recent study has found that 43% of Brits said they would NOT apply for an advertised job if the description didn’t explicitly state that it was flexible while 37% of Brits said…
1 in 6 Brits use TikTok to craft witty OOO emails
Out-of-office (OOO) emails used to be seen as a mandatory and mundane task that employees were required to implement ahead of their annual leave. But, thanks to social media sites like TikTok, employees are adopting a much more creative and comedic approach to crafting their OOO emails. Videos of quirky office humour have been going…
IT workers clock up over 30 hours of overtime every month
84% of UK workers feel pressured to work additional hours to meet job demands. One in four Brits who work overtime is doing so without extra pay. The average Brit clocks up 23 hours of overtime each month. New research has revealed that 84% of Brits feel pressured to work overtime in their job role,…
