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The sector responds to the Spring Budget

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Yesterday’s Spring Budget included a number of announcements that affect the various people, place and technology professions in the UK. The Autumn Budget in November 2023 teased us with the “Back to Work” plan to support sick or disabled adults back into work along with a launch of the occupational health consultation.

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Unlocking the HR Secrets of Hybrid Work

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Deblauwe attributes this to the flexibility that remote work offers, allowing employees to tailor their work environments to their needs. Allen observes that the mental health and ‘presence’ of remote employees can plateau and even decline over time due to a lack of engagement and deterioration of trust from management.

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Tips for Managing Politics In the Workplace During Election Season

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It may have even affected your workplace environment, causing rifts between colleagues, off-topic discussions in meetings and debates that caused lingering damage. Company policy that works best will be directly tied to company values. A recent NBC headline reading “ Is America ready for a Biden v.

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Way Beyond The 9-to-5: Could A 70-Hour Workweek Ever Be A Good Thing?

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His proposal has been met with resistance from labor organizations and health professionals, while some business leaders have shown support, viewing longer working hours as a potential boost to economic progress. Central to this controversy is the balance between traditional views of diligence and the modern emphasis on life quality.

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Update Your Home Office For A Fresh, Focused New Year

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Creating a productive, energized environment sometimes means switching out furnishings. . Learn more in our website policy here. Ask anyone who works from home: it’s easy for your work environment to start feeling pretty monotonous when you work and live in the same place. . FlexiSpot’s Kana Pro Bamboo Standing Desk .

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Who’s Stuck With The Bill?

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There are also some countries and cities that are legislating reimbursements for remote work costs and putting the onus on employers to ensure health and safety for remote workers. Some people either don’t have the space for a home office, or they prefer to work in a more social environment at a coworking space or cafe.

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5 Powerful Sustainability Strategies To Help Coworking Centers Go Green

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“Educating people is the key to making changes,” agrees Elisabeth Souquet, Climate Fresk facilitator who, along with Maxime Fazilleau, hosts “workshops in collective and citizen spaces” to raise awareness and educate people on their impact on the environment. Even if we think we’re making a sustainable decision, sometimes we need a reminder.