Remote working has exacerbated data protection challenges
The shift to remote working has IT managers everywhere worrying about the safety of their Office 365 data. This is according to a new report from cloud security firm Barracuda Networks, which claims that almost two-thirds (64 percent) of UK businesses are worried about ransomware attackers targeting their Office 365 deployements. The worry is not unfounded, either. Almost half (45 …
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Public sector workers are benefitting hugely from remote working
Public sector workers in the UK have benefitted greatly from remote working, which has also opened up new opportunities for budget savings. This is according to a new report from SAP, which claims remote civil servants have a better work-life balance, improved physical and mental health, and have become more productive. SAP polled 2,000 public sector workers for the report …
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Remote working is driving an exodus from major cities
Traditionally, people have been forced to move to big cities to take advantage the best job opportunities. But this also involved taking on higher living costs and suffering long and crowded commutes. However, with Covid-19 showing the majority of business owners (and employees) that remote working can be just as effective, we could witness a major mindset shift. This is …
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Employees believe remote working productivity hinges on quality of technology
The tools and services IT leaders adopted hastily in the early days of the pandemic cannot sustain businesses in the long run, and it’s beginning to show. A new report from LogMeIn, a company specializing in secure remote working, asserts that IT leaders are worried these tools are not secure enough and can’t scale sufficiently to remain viable in the …
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Remote working has made it next to impossible for staff to switch off
Almost a year since the transition to remote working, many people are still struggling to establish an effective work-life balance. According to a new report from price comparison website Money.co.uk, a quarter of the UK workers regularly check their work email while on their phones. The report hints that workers are worried they might lose their jobs (as many have, …
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Public sector working has changed for good due to the pandemic
Prior to the pandemic, extensive regulation was one of the key roadblocks faced by public sector firms that wanted to adopt remote and hybrid working practices. However, Covid-19 has changed all that, steering public sectors organizations down the remote working path. This is according to a new report from cloud provider Nutanix, which states that fewer than 15 percent of …
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Remote working has become key to attracting talent
If businesses want to find and retain top talent, they should consider offering remote and hybrid working options on a permanent basis, according to a new report from Citrix. The company polled 1,000 UK workers on remote and hybrid working, and found that almost two thirds (62 percent) agree that businesses risk missing out on top talent by not offering …
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Tech firms may have to scale back office space amid remote working demand
Despite the associated challenges, employees across the world intend to continue working remotely once the pandemic has subsided, a new report from Harvey Nash suggests. As a result, businesses will need to “dramatically” scale back their office space. According to the report, almost four in five tech workers would choose to operate under a hybrid working model, with their time …
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UK businesses believe hybrid working is here to stay
Hybrid working may have become trendy during the pandemic, but it seems to be more than just a passing fad, a new report from a recruitment firm Robert Half suggests. According to the report, most businesses in the UK (89 percent) expect the hybrid working model to remain in place in the long term. Most hybrid working roles advertised from …
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Hybrid working is changing the lives of many UK workers
The hybrid working model, whereby employees split their time between their home and office, is changing how many UK workers live. According to a new report from Microsoft, while most employees are living somewhat happier lives thanks to remote working, they are also working longer hours and finding themselves stressed at work more frequently. The company recently polled 4,000 UK …
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