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! 📧...
There are more than 300 ways to work flexibly – here are four tips to make it work for 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...
Why people quiet quit
An interesting post on the The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) blog concerning the prominent subject of quiet...
BBC's The Bottom Line - Back to the Office
The latest episode of the BBC's Bottom Line has some useful information and discussion on the conundrum of hybrid work. Some key points:...
CIPD calls for more open & supportive working cultures to help reduce stress related absence
CIPD calls for more open & supportive working cultures to help reduce stress related absence "The research highlights that UK employees...
NHS London Social Partnership Forum conference - 29 September
On Friday 29 September, we are excited to present at the upcoming NHS London Social Partnership Forum conference! Deepali Dmello, our...
Evolve Workplace Wellbeing podcast
agiLab's Emma Russell has been discussing her latest research on work-email on the Evolve Workplace Wellbeing podcast, including 4...
How to get on top of work-email - findings from our research
agiLab's director, Dr Emma Russell, recently lead a research team (Professor Tom Jackson of Loughborough University, Marc Fullman of...
When is the best time to send work-emails?
It's great to see agiLab's director, Dr Emma Russell, featured in a Times article about workplace email and when to send it. Emma...
Impact of technostress on remote workers
Some interesting research from Leeds University Business School on the impact of technostress on remote workers. For example, one finding...
Now is NOT the time to dial back on flexible working
Studies have long shown the desire for flexibility in the workplace. However, facing doubts around a remote working business model,...
