Tag: WFH
Why WFH Greatly Contributed to Cyber Breaches in 2021
The COVID-19 outbreak significantly changed the way many things were done globally; businesses had to fashion out new ways of meeting customers’ needs; people had to go through long periods of lockdown; the physical workspace could not operate again. Cyber incidents were reported to rank as the third-largest business risk globally. In the face of…
Remote working not led to an increase in IT downtime, claims research
New research by Databarracks has revealed 27% of organisations experienced no unplanned IT downtime in the last 12 months. This is despite widespread remote working and a heavy reliance on connectivity and cloud services. The findings are from Databarracks’ 2021 Data Health Check. Running since 2008, the annual report surveys over 400 IT decision-makers in…
Brits take cybersecurity more seriously at home than on the move
Young workers are tired of home working – and their careers are taking the hit. Meanwhile, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has urged young professionals to return to the office if they want to progress in their early careers, as it’s impossible to forge develop working networks and relationships via Zoom. It’s likely that we’ll see…
Tech Digest daily round up: Right for repairs law comes into force
Washing machines, TVs and fridges will be cheaper to own under a new legal right for repairs, the government says. From Thursday, manufacturers will have to make spares available to consumers, with the aim of extending the lifespan of products by up to 10 years, it said. Higher energy standards this year will also knock…
4 Reasons To Opt For Working From Home
Work-from-home solutions are gaining more traction these days as more employees and companies alike see their benefits. 4 reasons to invest in work-from-home solutions It often gets said that there’s profit to be had, but these days there’s productivity to be had! Remote working has been around for a long time, longer than most people…
Over 1 million ‘working’ from pub during Euro 2020 tournament
More than one million employees are planning to ‘work’ from the pub for Euro 2020 football matches which kick off during office hours, according to new research by Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service. Seventeen football matches take place at 2pm or 5pm on work days — including England’s second-round match if they make it…
4 in 10 home workers planning to work ‘Al Desko’ this summer
More than four in 10 home workers are planning to go ‘Al Desko’ this year - moving their laptop into their garden when the weather improves, research has revealed. A survey of 1,000 UK adults working from home found 45 per cent have struggled with their mental health more during the third lockdown compared to…
Nearly half want to continue WFH after Covid-19, claims survey
This year’s Home Improvement Trends Report from Rated People has revealed that nearly half of us want to continue working from home (WFH) after the pandemic is over, despite the fact that our home office set-ups are less than ideal. One in four people who work from home (24%) say they’re embarrassed by their background on…
Interlaken, Switzerland best ‘secluded place to work’
A new study by Small Business Prices has found the ultimate secluded places to work remotely around the world. Interlaken, Switzerland ranks as the best location overall for all WiFi metrics, offering the highest number of WiFi spots in the study, with 2,596 in total. The metrics used in this research include the average monthly…
Are home workers putting their jobs at risk?
As much of the nation continues to work from home, a new study has revealed that British workers’ security and cybersecurity practices could be putting their jobs at risk in 2021. A poll of 2,043 UK workers carried out by VPNOverview.com found that a staggering 68% of employees do not think about the security impact of working…
