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Studies Show Home Workers Suffer Higher Rates of Back Pain

An independent study of over a thousand workers shows that the rate of chronic sufferers of back pain is highest among those working from home...

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UK Government Introduces Day-One Right to Request Flexible Working

Millions of employees across the country are set to benefit from new legislation that means flexible working can be requested from the first day of...

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7 out of 10 Hybrid Workers Worried About Cost of Working from Home

New research reveals the impact the energy crisis is having on the UK workforce, as 70 per cent of hybrid workers admit they’re concerned...

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Citi Offers Alternative Work-life Balance for Bankers in Málaga

Citigroup has announced plans to open a new office hub in Málaga, offering a working alternative for employees in comparison to the likes of...

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Latest Office Occupancy Data Shows Highest Figure in 2022 So Far

Data shows average office occupancy rates across London on Thursday 1 September were 42 per cent, one of the highest figures in 2022. Are...

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Does Your Office Match You?

Do you feel optimum productivity under the sound of silence, whilst a co-worker thrives with the pulsating beats of the office playlist? Maybe the...

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Rees-Mogg Urges Civil Servants to Make Use of London Office Space

Cabinet minister Jacob Rees-Mogg, in a letter to cabinet colleagues, is urging civil servants to reduce how much time they spend working from...

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BS 6396 – Is your Business Ready for the Changes?

Neil Smith, a member of the standard committee for BS 6396, discusses the proposed changes to the standard and the due diligence implications for...

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London Returns to Office

London transport and offices have experienced a boom in traffic after the government announced the end of Plan B measures. Officially in place from...

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IWFM Chief Says First Working Day of 2022 is a ‘Missed Opportunity for Millions of Office Workers’

Research from the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management indicates that not everyone is being afforded their first choice of workplace...

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Protecting Mental Health Under Plan B Restrictions

As we familiarise ourselves with Plan B restrictions, what can we do to help employees protect their mental health? The most recent Office for...

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Working From Home? Get Ready for The Virtual Christmas Switch On

This Dublin-based digital office platform gives employees the opportunity to create their own virtual Christmas office. In light of the...

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Reports Circulate of Christmas Work From Home Order in England

As Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon urges employers to keep their staff working from home, is a similar mandated order on the way in...

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It’s Now Illegal in Portugal for Your Boss To Text You After Work

We all have the right to disconnect from work – but the Portuguese government has gone a step further in ensuring this. Portugal's...

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Back Care Awareness Week – Risks to Home Workers

Most of us have probably been guilty of working in unusual places over the last eighteen months, but is your sofa desk contributing to your back...

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x+why Opens its First Suburban Office Hub for Home Workers

Flexible workspace provider x+why has opened its first suburban site in Chiswick, potentially indicating upcoming trends for regional hubs...

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Flexible Working to Become Day One Right Under UK Law

The government has announced plans to make the right to request flexible working a legal right from day one of employment. Every employee will be...

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The Right to Disconnect at Work – Is it A Legal Matter?

A European Parliament majority has voted for a law that grants workers the right to digitally disconnect from work without facing negative...

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ACAS Shares Advice on Hybrid Working

ACAS has shared new advice for employers wanting to support hybrid working and execute it fairly. The pandemic has shown us that not everyone is...

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Pay Cuts For Home Workers – Is it Fair?

As Google considers cutting pay for US workers who switch to permanent home working, is it fair to base salary on working location? A report by...

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Business Energy Targets Should Consider Home Workers

An overall fall in workplace energy consumption as a result of UK lockdowns in 2020 was largely cancelled out by an increase in personal usage, as the...

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Should Workers Have the Legal Right to Work From Home?

Would a potential law change making home working a default right increase employee wellbeing or stifle innovation? The response to the...

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Home Working – Communication Habits

One-in-five UK workers now have their work instant messaging app on their personal mobile phone, according to new research from by B2B...

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Work Near Home – Is This British Start-Up The Airbnb for Flexible Working?

A British tech start-up has launched a new app where employees and companies can find flexible office spaces nearer to where they live in...

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Flexible Working Initiative to Reduce CO2 Emissions

The Global Marine Group is implementing a flexible working initiative to reduce CO2 emissions by 233.11 tonnes annually. The...

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One Fifth of Workers Feel Working Remotely Means Less Recognition

20 per cent of UK office workers feel their work is at risk of going unnoticed because of working from home. Working remotely has increased...

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DVLA Staff to Strike After Office COVID Safety Fears

There are to be four days of industrial action at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency's Swansea offices, after a dispute regarding COVID...

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Morgan Stanley Office Report Shows Steady UK Progress

The most recent Morgan Stanley AlphaWise report, one of a succession researching the trends throughout lockdown for offices, shows that UK estimates...

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Employers Must Not Rush the Return to the Workplace, says CIPD

Despite calls from members of the UK government to end home working as soon as possible, new CIPD research has found that more employers reported...

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Is Cybersecurity a Home Working Health and Safety Issue?

Bureau Veritas is urging businesses who are remote working to prioritise cybersecurity as a health and safety risk. As Britain looks set to embrace...

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Rishi Sunak Calls on Home Working to End

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has told a British newspaper that workers must be allowed to return to the office or they may “vote with their...

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Office Workers Value Working From Home Above a Pay Rise

Research shows that UK office workers value their new norm of working from home so much that many would forsake career progression, company benefits...

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Will Offices Always be Empty on Mondays and Fridays?

With most of us favouring a long weekend at home, might the office close on Mondays and Fridays permanently? With the government revealing its...

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Virtual Receptionists and Monitoring Air Quality – Zoom’s Smart Updates

Zoom has recently launched a selection of new features, to support hybrid workforces and help businesses re-enter the office safely. Video calling...

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Musculoskeletal Injuries in UK Employees on the Rise

Working from beds and dining tables is contributing to a rise in work-related musculoskeletal cases. In 2020, there were 37.7 per cent work-related...

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Swansea DVLA – Not COVID Secure?

Concerns for the safety of staff at the DVLA centre in Swansea have now reached a critical stage, with the Public and Commercial Services Union...

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When Will Offices Reopen in 2021?

It’s been almost a whole year of working from home for many of us, and some are predicting when offices will reopen. 54 per cent of us are...

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Blue Monday – Mental Health in 2021

Blue Monday is the third Monday of January, on which Sky Travel calculates to be an annual low point for mental health on average. Due to the unique...

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Is Home Working Really Suitable For Everyone?

Leesman has released details on what they consider to be the “acute factors” impacting employees’ ability to work...

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Workplace Trends for 2021 – IWFM’s Predictions

IWFM, the body for workplace and facilities professionals, has set its predictions for what 2021 will bring for the future of the...

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Staff Miss Out on £4,785 a Year From Extra Hours Worked From Home

New data has revealed that UK employees could be missing out on £4,785.30 a year due to working extra hours at home. According to a survey...

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2021 Lockdown - Workplace Guidance For Employers

England has entered its toughest nationwide lockdown since March, with Boris Johnson warning that the weeks ahead “will be the hardest...

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5 Ways Employers Can Help Their Staff During the National Lockdown

January can be a tough month under normal circumstances, so how can organisations support their employees during this latest national lockdown? As...

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JLL Report Shows Human-Centric Workplace Will Prevail

As workforce priorities change, the workplace will have to become more human-centric than ever, according to a global survey by JLL. Workplaces of...

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The Redundancy of Real Estate – and How to Avoid it

PropTech expert Antony Slumbers tells us that even though customers don’t need an office, it’s real estate’s job to demonstrate why...

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Five Tech Companies Embracing Their Office Space

Despite 2020’s working from home revolution, five of the biggest tech giants are still demonstrating confidence in their physical office...

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Empty Offices Could Cost London Businesses Almost £13bn

Unused office space after coronavirus could prove costly for companies, as research predicts over 70 per cent of all office rent paid by businesses in...

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Deutsche Bank Research Suggests Home Workers Should Pay More Tax

Strategists at Deutsche Bank say that those that choose to work from home should face additional taxes, in order to support lower-paid...

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Winter Lockdown – Keeping Warm Whilst Working From Home

With colder days ahead and lockdown forcing many to work from home, energy costs will increase to keep the house warm and comfortable. Unless...

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One-Third of Home Workers Feel Disconnected to Their Organisation and Colleagues

Over a third of home workers (35 per cent) feel disconnected to their organisation when working from home and a further 31 per cent feel disconnected...

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Over 50 Per Cent of UK Workforce Happy to Work From Home Permanently

A new survey of 1,000 UK office workers has revealed that 54 per cent are happy to continue working from home for as long as necessary. 30...

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CMD Targets Home Workers With New Range

CMD Ltd has developed a plug-and-play ergonomic workstation, incorporating an ergonomic monitor arm and integrated power module, designed specifically...

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Are Cars The New Offices?

As the UK workforce faces more uncertainty about their working location, a survey by heycar has revealed that many are finding their cars a more...

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How Important is Body Language During Video Calls?

Whether you’re pitching and presenting, or brainstorming and building out a campaign, it’s safe to say that communicating with colleagues...

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Tackling Sedentary Behaviour in the Workforce – A Study Into Workplace Health

AJ Products UK and ukactive have teamed up on a report to examine the impact of working practices on employee health and...

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Most Annoying Conference Call Habits Revealed

“I need to jump on another call” is officially the most annoying conference call phrase according to a survey of 1,000 UK workers. The...

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The Nation's Routine Changes – How Happy Are We?

Daily routines have changed for the majority of UK workers in 2020. The 9-5 work on-site week including commute is no longer the same standard,...

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Leesman Home Working Survey – The Impact on Employee Experience

Leesman has presented the key highlights of their latest data exploration into home working and employee experience. The workplace experience...

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Home Working – The Legal Implications for Employers

As parts of the UK experience tighter COVID-19 restrictions and others prepare for a second lockdown, what are the legal implications of ongoing...

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Enhancing the Home Office Space

With more companies keen to keep office occupancy to a minimum, Stephen Roberts from CMD Ltd discusses how companies need to equip their teams to make...

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50 of the Biggest UK Employers Have “No Plans” to Reopen Offices

Research from the BBC shows that fifty of the biggest UK employers have no plans to return all staff to the office full-time in the near...

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Home Working Inspections To Help Employers Maintain Their Duty of Care

In response to the increase in home working in the UK, inspections of home offices are being carried out to help companies follow through on their...

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bp Considers Reducing Property Portfolio By Half in Flexible Working Move

The multinational oil company is considering closing half of its properties in some locations, in a move towards flexible working for 50,000+...

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Energy Bills, Smart Meters and Working From Home

Those familiar with working from home will be aware that, if your employer requires this, you can claim for your subsequent increased energy...

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Hygiene Anxiety – 44 Per Cent Of Workers Are Worried About Office Cleanliness

Research by IWFM shows that many UK employees are concerned about the health implications of returning to offices post-lockdown. The YouGov poll of...

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Research Shows Risks Of COVID-19 Home Working Revolution

In a study conducted on behalf of the Advance Workplace Institute (AWI), trust, social cohesion and information sharing are all elements vulnerable to...

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Lone Working, Mental Health and Guidance For Employers

SOCOTEC, a UK provider of testing, inspection and compliance services is providing advice for employers on the recently updated HSE guidance...

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Why is Employee Engagement Increasingly Critical for the FM Sector? Spotlight Video Interview | MIT Ventures

When it comes to people and culture, employee engagement is one of the core pillars of a thriving workplace. In this interview, David Callaghan of...

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Why Do We Find Working From Home Stressful?

Remaining productive and healthy whilst working from home has been well-covered during the lockdown, by everyone from experts in ergonomic office...

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Eight Ways To Keep Fit While Working From Home

Working from home means you might miss out on walking or cycling as part of your commute and gives you even more excuses not to get up from your desk....

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Dressing For Success Whilst Working From Home

What’s your uniform of choice when working from home? We spoke to Dimensions, corporate apparel and workwear specialists, about the dos and...

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Tips On Joining The Net Zero Revolution

Net Zero by 2050 means businesses will have to change the way they operate - choosing to work with green-minded suppliers and cutting energy use are...

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No Fooling - Broadband & Telephone Fault Compensation Agreed

No it's not an April Fool's day prank on those that work at home or SMEs - broadband and landline customers will get money back from Monday...

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5G On The Way

The cost of rolling out fibre broadband is to be slashed and remote rural areas prioritised for funding, while the full fibre switchover and the end...

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1/4 Employees Throw Friday Sickies

Up to 27% of employees will plan to lie about illnesses to get the day off work - with the Friday before a summer bank holiday a big sickie day a...

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Broadband Speeds 51% Slower Than Advertised

Homeworkers are paying for broadband services that are on average 51% slower than advertised, according to new Which? analysis. Results generated...

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Getting Gfast To Bristol

Bristol will be one of the first cities to benefit from proposals by Openreach for a major acceleration of its ultrafast fibre broadband network...

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You Don't Get If You Don't Ask

A national organisation which has campaigned for better broadband for rural businesses is itself now benefitting from faster fibre technology, thanks...

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