National Audit Office’s scathing report blames fails on lack of experience Source: UK celebrates 25 years of wasteful, ‘underperforming’ government IT projects Continue reading UK celebrates 25 years of wasteful, ‘underperforming’ government IT projects
Whether you’re searching for a new job or re-entering the office, everyone’s work-life is changing this year. Source: How does work… well, work? Here are the 5 things every employee making a career change in 2021 should know Continue reading How does work… well, work? Here are the 5 things every employee making a career change in 2021 should know
Many knowledge workers set to turn remote before the end of the year Source: Majority of remote workers expected to go hybrid by 2022 Continue reading Majority of remote workers expected to go hybrid by 2022
Younger workers were more likely to say they’d quit if their bosses didn’t let them work from home at least some of the time, the survey showed. Source: Nearly 40% of workers would consider quitting if their bosses made them return to the office full time, a new survey shows Continue reading Nearly 40% of workers would consider quitting if their bosses made them return to the office full time, a new survey shows
Some of the scenarios are devastating, while others look like a future version of our current world. Source: 5 predictions by the US’s top spies about what the world could look like in 20 years Continue reading 5 predictions by the US’s top spies about what the world could look like in 20 years
Almost half of the remote workers in the UK say they have had surveillance software installed on their work devices, raising concerns over trust and invasion of privacy. A new report from Kaspersky, that polled 2,000 UK workers found that with the proliferation in remote working (as 60% of those surveyed are now in a telecommuting setup), employers have become more inclined to install surveillance software on work … Continue reading Nearly half of UK workers are being spied on by employers
Based on the views of more than 1,000 executives in Germany that work with consultants, meet the country’s top five marketplaces that match client organisations with independent consulting talent. Source: Germany’s top marketplaces for independent consultants Continue reading Germany’s top marketplaces for independent consultants
Taking a few minutes to send a ‘thank you’ email or check in with an old coworker can help strengthen and expand your professional network. Source: 7 emails you should send every week to advance your career Continue reading 7 emails you should send every week to advance your career
The search giant’s move follows similar announcements from other tech firms. Source: Google: Some workers are likely to return to U.S. offices in April Continue reading Google: Some workers are likely to return to U.S. offices in April
Remote working has been so successful for many businesses during the past year that many say they won’t go back to a traditional way of working, new research has claimed. A report from Zoom found that nearly three-quarters (73%) of organisations say their company is considering a flexible remote working model following the success of remote collaboration over the pandemic-enforced lockdowns. https://www.techradar.com/news/zoom-says-remote-working-is-here-to-stay Continue reading Zoom says remote working is here to stay
Simple, professional emailing steps to take to improve your communications Do you want to look more professional emailing the people you work with, and enhance your workplace productivity? One simple step you can take is to upgrade your emailing skills. A polished email can instantly create a good impression and help you establish a better rapport with recipients. Source: Professional emailing: how to write the … Continue reading Professional emailing: how to write the perfect business email
New initiative should allow UK tech firms to continue to attract global talent Source: UK set to shake up tech visa rules Continue reading UK set to shake up tech visa rules
Observers say having multiple clients works in favour of techie contractors Source: UK taxman is supposed to know how IR35 reforms work but still lost appeal against TV presenter Kaye Adams Continue reading UK taxman is supposed to know how IR35 reforms work but still lost appeal against TV presenter Kaye Adams
“The crisis has revealed a real need to address quality of life and work-life balance,” Marie Puybaraud, global head of research for JLL Corporate Solutions, said. Source: Office Workers Want to Keep Working at Home, Just Not Every Day Continue reading Office Workers Want to Keep Working at Home, Just Not Every Day
Managers need to empower employees to connect, take smart risks and speak up with new ideas. Source: Flexible working is here to stay, claims Microsoft Continue reading Flexible working is here to stay, claims Microsoft
