Evening Read: Reimagining and simplifying the workforce after the pandemic July 26, 2021 It’s no surprise that some business leaders, as a result of the pandemic, are having to re-examine parts of their business and many crave new perspectives. Even when businesses try to return to work as usual’, the concept of a 9-5 job in an office will probably for many be a relic from a different [...]
Why we must resurrect the tie from this boorish open-collar culture July 23, 2021 Since the general demise of hats, the most vulnerable, because the most superficially dispensable, piece of a gentleman’s wardrobe is the tie. In politics, we have perhaps David Cameron to blame for pioneering the look of dark suit and open-necked white shirt which may have been a carry-over from his days in public relations. For [...]
Why more people are seeking residency abroad post-Covid July 14, 2021 It’s hard to take much in the way of positivity from the past 15 months or so, yet the circumstances thrust upon us have changed behaviours – or at least restrictions have accelerated such change. Amongst these is a compelling increase in the number of individuals seeking residency or citizenship in non-native countries. Yes, this [...]
Cyber attacks spurred by staff working from home, says global financial watchdog July 13, 2021 The surge of cyber attacks on the financial services sector, prompted by staff working from home, are likely to continue, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) says. The FSB, which coordinates financial guidelines for the G20 group of nations, said the pandemic-induced trend of working from home opened up new opportunities for cyber attacks. In their [...]
More staff yearn for their pre-pandemic commutes as return to looms July 12, 2021 More staff yearn for their pre-pandemic commutes as return to looms
Exclusive: Workplace guru Ken Corish on how to create a positive work environment remotely July 12, 2021 City A.M. reported last week that around two out of five people living and working in inner London could continue their roles remotely after the pandemic, despite the UK heading for Freedom Day on 19 July. London risks losing more than 835,000 jobs as the pandemic sparks a permanent shift to more flexible working patterns, [...]
Rishi Sunak calls on workers to return to the office July 9, 2021 Chancellor Rishi Sunak says Brits – especially younger workers – should return to the office as pandemic restrictions ease. The Chancellor expressed concerns that staff could lose crucial work experience while the economy returns. He said it was “really important” for younger staff especially, according to the Telegraph. Sunak admitted that working remotely and mostly [...]
Page Group shares rise as labour market improves and recruiter predicts £135m profit July 7, 2021 Page Group shares rise as labour market improves and recruiter predicts £135m profit
Back to adland: What London’s creatives think about the return to the office July 3, 2021 With the final easing of lockdown restrictions on the horizon, attention is turning to the eventual return to the office and a new era of flexible working. Major banks such as JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have all begun bringing staff back into the office, while UBS has said it will embrace a [...]
Uber tells its staff: Work where you want, half the time June 30, 2021 Sources say Uber will let employees work half their hours from wherever they want as part of a revamped return-to-office strategy. Watch the full report.