๐ The Four-Day Week: Reducing working time in the digital transformation of work ๐ผ
As digital technologies reshape the workplace, thereโs growing evidence that reducing working hours benefits both employees and...
๐จ Australia Introduces Right to Disconnect ๐ต
(Source:ย BBC News ) As of August 2024, Australians now have the right to disconnect from work after hours without fear of punishment!...
Digital stress drags down work performance
(Source: blog from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) ) As technology continues to dominate the workplace,...
Do we really need to be in the office if we can perform just as well from home?
๐ The new Starbucks CEO, Brian Niccol, is sparking debate by choosing to commute 1,000 miles to the office only three days a week,...
๐ Key Insights for Attracting and Retaining Talent in Todayโs Job Market
(Sourceย British Chambers of Commerce ) In todayโs competitive job market, with over 880,000 vacancies and a staggering 62% of businesses...
The importance of flexibility in retaining, attracting and upskilling staff
(Source: People Management) In today's rapidly changing work environment, flexibility has become crucial for attracting, retaining, and...
Presenteeism: The Growing Epidemic in the UK Workplace ๐ค
(Source: The Guardian) A recent analysis sheds light on the troubling rise of presenteeism in Britain, where employees are increasingly...
๐๏ธ Workplace Geeks Podcast - How Smart is Hybrid Working?
In a recent episode of theย Workplace Geeks ย podcast, hosts Chris Moriarty and Ian Ellison sat down with flexible work expert Andy Lake...
๐ The 10th agiLab session: 11 July (10:00 - 13:00) ๐ย
๐ฃ Join us for the 10th agiLab session on 11 July (via MS Teams) on the subject of 'Bridging the employee skills gap for an agile NHS'....
Has research finally uncovered how to conquer work email?
"No two jobs or workers are the same. The beauty of work email lies in its flexible application. Yet too often workers find themselves...
Instant Genius Podcast: How to finally master your email inbox
Ever walked into the office, fired up your computer, and felt a wave of dread at the sight of an overflowing inbox? You're not alone! ๐ง...
There are more than 300 ways to work flexibly โ here are four tips to make it work forย you
(article from The Conversation) "With more than 300 types of flexible work arrangements out there, working out how to make your working...
What can HR do in 2024 to retain working parents?
article from People Management "The current working parents' crisis is complex and requires a timely and thorough response. Everyone must...
New Research: Flexibility Increases Employees' Sense Of Belonging
A recent Ernst & Young survey reveals a connection between work flexibility and employees' sense of belonging, crucial in a competitive...
Delivering flexible working in practice: an agile approach
agiLab's director, Dr Emma Russell has written a new Digit Policy Brief on 'Implementing flexible working in practice: an agile approach....
Working parents still not getting the flexibility they need
An interesting post on the HR Director site giving details of recent research in relation to teaching in further education and the...
The Future Of Work: Key Emerging Workplace Trends To Watch For 2024
A recent article from Forbes suggests some future workplace trends to be aware of in 2024. With regards to agile\flexible work: The...
What happens to people when machines replace them in the workplace?
There's an interesting article on the The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) blog - What happens to people when...
The Five-Day Office Week Is Dead
Nicholas Bloom of Stanford University has recently published a NY Times article on the curret state of flexible\hybrid working. Some...
