Tag: work
The top UK cities for productivity revealed
With many of us post-pandemic now working remotely or hybrid working, where we live can also impact how productive we are at work too. A recent study by Currys ranks 34 UK cities for productivity based on several factors, including download speed, internet outages, access to fast fibre and cost of co-working spaces. The cities were…
5 tips to avoid distractions when working from home
Working from home can be great for many reasons: wearing comfy clothes, having endless cups of tea, and playing That’s What I Call Disney at full blast without judgement. However, it can also come with a few distractions. Despite the fact that working remotely can encourage productivity for some people, it has its own challenges, in the…
6 LMS Features That You Should Look For
Learning management systems make it easier to deliver training resources and plan skill development within your company. LMS typically have a lot of potential utility, but choosing one can be challenging. Due to the abundance of available LMS features and components, it may be challenging to distinguish between those that will be helpful and those…
85% of UK business leaders feel employees more or equally productive working remotely
Recently published data by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) claims that the UK is in a productivity crisis, lagging behind many other G7 nations in workforce output. However, the majority (85%) of business leaders do not feel that remote and hybrid working is a cause for this, according to new research of over 500…
1 in 4 UK adults want a job in the tech sector
ClubRooms in Shoreditch. Image: http://www.shoreditch-officespace.co.uk/ According to research by international coding school, Le Wagon, four in ten people in the UK (41 percent) feel like they are on a “hamster’s wheel” when it comes to their job, with one in two (49 percent) dreaming of a “career pivot”. Additionally, a whopping seven in ten people…
Are you at risk of burnout? New data reveals who does most overtime
'Quiet quitting' may be the work term of the year, but it seems that for many the opposite is true because as a nation we do a lot of overtime! On top of our contractual hours, we’re working an extra 163 hours per year. That’s equivalent to more than 22 days of extra work…
9 Ways to Save Money Working From Home
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, many people in the UK have begun working from home regularly, but with soaring energy prices this winter, many will be contemplating how to manage the additional costs of working in their own homes. In conjunction with Which? we've found a number of ways consumers can make savings while working from…
2 in 3 working Brits would switch jobs for Four-Day Week, study finds
Over 20 million Brits would ditch their current job if they were offered a similar role elsewhere with a four-day working week, according to a new study on workplace benefits. The research, conducted by the experts at iCompario, surveyed 2,000 British workers on their current benefits, and quizzed them on the employee benefits that might tempt them…
Productivity gap – 1 in 3 companies stuck in past when it comes to tech
Using business cards is just one indicator of a company being behind when it comes to technology Using a hole punch, relying on Post-It Notes for reminders and keeping physical records of paperwork all signs a company is behind the times in terms of technology Four out of five workers admit…
A new study reveals 60% of Brits affected by after-hours work emails
Seven in 10 Brits receive one to 10 work emails outside of working hours per day. Image: Torsten Dettlaff While digital technology has kept us safe during the pandemic, for millions of people working from home has felt more like sleeping in the office, making it harder to fully switch off. The…
