Childhood’s end for work and the need for a grown-up conversation about it all
Arguably Arthur C Clarke’s finest novel, Childhood’s End is the story of an Earth that is invaded by a force of alien Overlords. This is not a destructive …
UK organisations falling behind on AI
UK organisations risk falling behind global competitors unless they act now to accelerate their use of AI technology, according to a new report unveiled today by Microsoft UK. …
Cyber security remains a key tech priority for businesses
Organisations are prioritising investment in cyber security to strengthen their defences against their perceptions of a growing threat, according to a new survey of its customers to gauge …
New book on the future of work argues that the office is not just surviving, but thriving
A new book from RIBA Publishing, which examines the future office, argues that despite predictions that the office is on the verge of extinction, it is not only …
Men are less likely to be stressed by long hours at work, research suggests
Men who work long hours are less likely to become depressed than women who have similarly time consuming roles, a study from researchers at University College London and …
Workers attracted to employers with perceived strong ethical standards
New research by UK pharmaceutical company, MSD, based on an online survey of 2,000 people aged over 18, claims that three quarters (74 percent) of young workers (18-34) …
The importance of self care for mental health
Nobody can fail to notice that mental health is high on the agenda for companies, employers have increasing expectations of their employers as well as increasing momentum from …
The ten most read workplace stories of 2019
Here’s a rundown of the best-read stories and pages on Workplace Insight first published over the last year. Taken together they may offer a snapshot of current workplace …
Freelancers` motivations explored in new report
Freelancers value the freedom and flexibility of being their own boss but their happiness is most closely correlated with how much money they earn, a survey of 7,000 …
Generations divide on the role of Artificial Intelligence in the workplace
We try to avoid generalisations when describing the multi-generational workforce, but there’s no denying that younger workers who’ve grown up with digital communications appear less comfortable communicating face …
Exploring life at the new Siemens Campus in Zug
When it comes to creating an office to call home, all of the usual challenges are magnified by several degrees for a company like Siemens. It can’t afford …
Migration of flexible offices to contribute £12 billion to local economies
The increasing migration of flexible offices to the outskirts of major UK cities is creating a ‘flex economy’ that could contribute more than £12 billion to local economies …
The subtle ways managers sabotage their own teams
A new survey new research from The Predictive Index found that psychological safety is a leading factor in employee dissatisfaction with management. While there are overt ways managers …
Working parents still not getting enough support to deal with pandemic
A new report from work-life balance charity Working Families claims that there remains a pressing need for increased support for working parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The …
Finding the Goldilocks Point for workplace design
One of the great paradoxes of modern life is the ever increasing likelihood of breakdowns in communication in a world in which we have more ways to talk …
People game hiring processes they know are carried out by an AI
New research into job-seeker attitudes to digitisation, automation and AI in the recruitment process claims to reveal how job-seekers are cheating recruitment technology platforms, to better their chances …
Culture fit essential for personal productivity
Employees who feel they are a good fit for their role and the culture of their company are 36 percent more productive, claims a new report from ThriveMap …
Remote working has mixed effect on wellbeing, stress and productivity
Nuffield Health has released a review of remote working and its impact it on companies and their staff. According to The effects of remote working on stress, wellbeing …
Immunity certificates could lead to a two-tier workplace
Proposed “immunity certificates” allowing individuals to move freely in society could lead to discrimination, claims Edgar Whitley, Associate Professor from London School of Economics’ Department of Management, …
Smart cities investment to rise by a fifth in 2020
Global spending on smart cities initiatives will total about $124 billion this year, an increase of nearly a fifth on 2019, a new report suggests. The largest share …