IoT devices put workplace privacy at risk
Three-quarters (74 percent) of IT decision makers believe that IoT devices in the enterprise pose a significant threat to workplace privacy. That’s according to new research from Kollective. …
The facilities manager`s fear of the penalty kick
On the whole, football is not a great source of inspiration for artists. It certainly doesn’t film well, although there is a small place for it in literature. …
Uber workers cling to “precarious” existence
Policy makers should resist claims by Uber that its drivers fall into a middle ground between traditional employees and independent contractors, a new study says. The research report, …
Right, said Fred. Here I am again
If there has been an underlying driver of workplace thinking over the past several decades, it has been a rejection of the principles of scientific management. These begat …
Occupier priorities are shifting, according to new facilities management trends report
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) has published the 2019 edition of their Top Trends in Facilities Management report. The latest version of this annual report claims to highlight …
Older people are discriminated against at work, despite being more motivated
Working for enjoyment and the benefit of social interaction increases with age. Those still working in their 60s are more likely than those in their 40s and 50s …
What people want from an office is pretty basic
Following recent reports from the likes of Boss and Leesman as well as the work of Neil Usher in his book The Elemental Workplace, a new study from …
Productivity only a priority for a third of employers as skills shortages persist
Despite its importance to the economy, productivity is only a priority for 36 percent of employers and only half (50 percent) use the term when discussing organisational performance …
Workplace values matter more than career progression to young dads
With recent research showing that over half of young dads (58 percent) are more actively involved in day to day parenting than ever before, it is increasingly important …
Employees express love-hate relationship with workplace collaboration
A report released by Unify Square, “Digital Workplace Collaboration Apps Report: Benchmarking Usage and Productivity” examines the most utilised features across both unified communication and workstream collaboration application …
What happens when leaders have too much charisma?
When a leader with charisma becomes so strong and confident that they dominate their teams to the extent that others simply never question their decisions, you’d better hope …
An opportunity to take business relationships with charities to a new level
COVID-19 can be a catalyst for transforming how businesses and charities collaborate, with significant benefits for both. Companies and charities working together is nothing new. For many years …
The future of work will be defined by a harmony of people and technology
As modern-day employees and consumers, technology has become so commonplace that it now impacts almost every aspect of our lives – both personally and professionally. We can now …
Seeing red about the only home we will ever know
Somewhere in the Utah desert, there is a small living pod designed to emulate conditions on Mars for a group of scientists keen to explore how we might …
Inequity and Financial Independence
Normally, I try to avoid political and polarizing subjects like racism. This is a personal finance blog and those things are way off-topic. However, it has been a …
Cuts to government estate save £2bn
Work to reduce the size of the government estate has freed up land for development, including new housing, and secured more than £2bn over the past year, the …
Mental health challenges cost employers £45 billion each year
A new report from Deloitte claims that poor mental health costs UK employers up to £45 billion each year. This is a rise of 16 percent since 2016 …
Should We Worry About The Coronavirus?
Well, it looks like investors are finally taking the coronavirus seriously. The stock market plunged this week and turned negative for the year. I was wondering when this …
New Acas guide to performance management for staff with disabilities
Only one in four organisations have adapted performance management processes to consider staff with disabilities and special needs, including conditions such as dyslexia and autism. These are the …
Data is changing the role of the workplace and HR
Business leaders have been heavily dependent on HR, real estate, and technology functions working together to help their organisation adapts to this new world of work during the …