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The impacts of big companies’ full-time office policies for small businesses
Key points Big businesses are increasingly pushing for full time in the office, with some even tracking staff. Small businesses may feel the pressure to make similar changes. Leaders should consider their options carefully to avoid losing employee trust. ...
Hybrid work: A scientific approach
Open plan office and hot desking decrease interaction, collaboration, productivity, equality and team synchrony. They create public spaces...
What your sad desk sandwich says about your working habits
Brits in particular are known for their obsession with sandwiches, which they eat alone while continuing to work. This habit amuses but also...
How to choose a trustworthy mental health app in a market bloated with options
I like to start my day with a bowl of cereal. It’s quick, light and, if I make the right choice, good for me. I also have the freedom to make a...
New research on the motherhood penalty – and how accountants can help
Research from across the world shows that mothers earn less over the course of their careers than fathers and less than women without children....
There are more than 300 ways to work flexibly – here are four tips to make it work for you
Before the pandemic, you may have associated flexible work with things like working from home, part-time work or reduced hours. Now? You might...
Financial crises damage people’s mental health – our global review shows who is worst affected
This article mentions suicide and factors that contribute to mental ill-health. If you need support, it’s available 24 hours a day: NHS urgent...
Why it’s so hard to be young in Britain right now
The UK’s youth (15-24) unemployment rate fell from almost 15% in September 2020 to 9% in August 2022, but is now rising again reaching 12.7% in...
Save the weekend – accountants are overworked
In a recent survey, IFA members provided insights into their organisations' return to the office and hybrid working practices, their preferences...
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